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. Visit the most beautiful spots in western Peru!

Nazca, Ica & Paracas 3 Day Tour

Day 1: Ica - Huacachina Lagoon - Ica

At the designated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel or the bus terminal in Ica to start this 3-day tour. We'll begin in the center of Ica, visiting attractions such as 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. There will be a stop at a traditional winery for pisco and wine tasting.

Next, we'll head to the oasis of Huacachina, where you'll explore the dunes by buggy and have the option for sandboarding. The day concludes with a drop-off at your hotel for rest and dinner on your own.

Day 2: Ica - Paracas - Ica

After breakfast, we'll travel to Paracas. On a boat, we'll visit the Ballestas Islands, observing wildlife including guano birds and possibly Humboldt penguins. A stop at the sea lion conservation center will provide further insights.

Back in Paracas, lunch will be available before we tour the Paracas National Reserve, visiting the Paracas Peninsula viewpoint and several beaches. You'll return to your hotel in the evening.

Day 3: Ica - Nazca - Ica

After breakfast, we'll visit the Maria Reiche Museum and the viewpoint to see the Nazca Lines like the Hand and the Tree. We'll also explore the Cantalloc aqueducts and the ruins of Los Paredones, concluding with a visit to a pottery and gold workshop. The day will end in Ica around 4 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes two nights accommodation with breakfast in a 2 or 3-star hotel in Ica or Huacachina. Options include:

Ica: Hotel Las FloresHuacachina: Hosteria Suiza and Hotel Curasi

Hotel Pickup

Pickup is included from the Ica Bus Station or hotels in the Cercado de Ica, Huacachina Oasis, and Urbanización Puente Blanco. If staying elsewhere, meet at the scheduled time on Calle Las Palmeras.