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

We will pick you up at your hotel or at the bus terminal in Ica to start this 3-day tour of Ica. First, we will explore the center of Ica, visiting the Plaza de Armas and the Cathedral, followed by a guided tour of the Regional Museum of Ica, featuring anthropological exhibits from the Paracas and Nazca cultures.

Next, we will visit a traditional winery to taste various types of pisco and wine. Afterward, we will head to the oasis of Huacachina, where we will take buggies to explore the dunes and have an option for sandboarding.

The day concludes as we drop you off at your hotel for dinner on your own.

Day 2: Ica - Paracas - Ica

After breakfast, we will head to Paracas and board a boat to the Ballestas Islands, where we will see the El Candelabro geoglyph and observe marine fauna, including guano birds and possibly Humboldt penguins. We will visit the sea lion conservation centre before returning to Paracas for lunch.

Following lunch, we will tour the Paracas National Reserve, visiting viewpoints and beaches such as Yumaque, Roja, and Lagunillas. The day ends with free time for dinner and rest at your hotel.

Day 3: Ica - Nazca - Ica

After breakfast, we will travel to Nazca and visit the Maria Reiche Museum, followed by the Maria Reiche viewpoint for views of the Nazca Lines like the Hand and the Tree. We will also see the Cantalloc aqueducts and the ruins of Los Paredones. The day concludes with a visit to a pottery and gold workshop before returning to Ica around 4 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes two nights accommodation with breakfast in 2 or 3-star hotels 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 surrounding areas, including Huacachina Oasis and Urbanización Puente Blanco. If staying elsewhere, we will meet at the scheduled time on Calle Las Palmeras.