Nazca, Ica & Paracas 3 Day Tour

Spend 3 incredible days exploring the Huacachina Lagoon, the Ballestas Islands, and the Paracas National Reserve on our Nazca, Ica & Paracas 3-day tour. Get ready to visit the most beautiful spots in western Peru!

Nazca, Ica & Paracas 3 Day Tour

Day 1: Ica - Huacachina Lagoon - Ica

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at the agreed meeting point, either at your hotel or at the bus terminal in Ica, to start this tour. Firstly, we'll visit the centre of Ica to admire attractions like the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral. A guided tour of the Regional Museum of Ica will follow, where you'll learn about the Paracas and Nazca cultures. Later, we'll stop at a traditional winery to taste pisco and wine. Afterwards, we'll head to the oasis of Huacachina, where you'll explore the dunes in buggies and have the option for sandboarding. The day ends with a drop-off at your hotel for rest and dinner on your own.

Day 2: Ica - Paracas - Ica

After breakfast, we pick you up to go to Paracas. We'll board a boat to the Ballestas Islands, viewing El Candelabro geoglyph along the way. The islands are home to a variety of marine fauna, including guano birds and possibly Humboldt penguins. After the ride, you'll have time for lunch in Paracas before we tour the Paracas National Reserve, visiting viewpoints and beaches. The day concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Ica for the evening free for dinner.

Day 3: Ica - Nazca - Ica

After breakfast, we start our trip to Nazca, visiting the Maria Reiche Museum and then the Maria Reiche viewpoint to see the Nazca Lines. Next, we'll visit the Cantalloc aqueducts and explore the ruins of Los Paredones. The day includes a visit to a pottery and gold workshop. We will finish in Ica at around 4 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes two nights accommodation with breakfast in a 2 or 3-star hotel in Ica or Huacachina, with options including:

Ica: Hotel Las Flores (La Angostura residential area)Huacachina: Hosteria Suiza and Hotel Curasi

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from the Ica Bus Station or from hotels in the Cercado de Ica and surroundings, the Huacachina Oasis, and Urbanización Puente Blanco. If staying elsewhere, we'll meet at the scheduled time on Calle Las Palmeras.