Paracas, Ica, Nazca: 2 Days, 1 Night (Land Tour)

DAY 1

The tour begins with pickup at the Paracas bus station, where our driver will be waiting for you with a sign bearing your name. We will then proceed to our office, which is not far from the bus station—just a 5-minute drive away.

You will be warmly and cordially welcomed at our office by one of our representatives, who will explain the next steps to you.

The tour begins with a visit to the Ballestas Islands. Our first stop will be the Candelabro, located on the Paracas Peninsula, then we’ll continue to the islands, where we’ll be able to admire the rock formations while the guide explains the local flora and fauna. You’ll be able to spot animals such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and various bird species, including boobies, guanay, cormorants, and zarcillos, among others. At the end of the tour, we’ll return to the starting point in the Chaco.

We'll have about an hour of free time, which you can use to stroll along the Chaco Boulevard, where you'll find many craft shops. Afterward, we'll meet back at the Paracas Explorer office for the transfer to Ica.

Ica is located 1 hour and 20 minutes from Paracas. Upon arrival, you’ll begin the city tour, which includes a visit to a winery where you’ll learn a bit about the production of wine and pisco. You’ll then continue to the Plaza de Armas in Ica, where you’ll see the two beautiful obelisks representing the two great cultures that flourished in the department of Ica, as well as the Luren Sanctuary (Panoramic view) Finally, we’ll continue the tour to the Huacachina Oasis, a beautiful lagoon steeped in history and traditions that will surprise you. You’ll undoubtedly enjoy the stunning scenery, and if you’re an adrenaline junkie, this is your chance to experience the fun of sandboarding and dune buggy rides. Once the tour is over, we’ll take you to the bus station so you can board your bus to Nasca.

You will be met at the bus station by one of our representatives, who will take you to your chosen accommodations so you can rest after a long day.

Day 2

The next morning, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy breakfast at the hotel (we recommend 8:00 a.m.), as you’ll need to be ready for your next adventure: a visit to the metal observation deck overlooking the Nazca Lines, where you can see some of the figures—these geoglyphs include animals and plants.
We’ll then continue to the Chauchilla Cemetery, located about 30 km from the city of Nazca on the right bank of the Las Trancas Valley. It is the only cemetery in Peru where you can view mummies in their original tombs, which have made it possible to reconstruct the history, atmosphere, daily life, and pantheistic customs of this civilization swallowed up by the sands of the Peruvian desert. It is one of the largest cemeteries, stretching 2 kilometers in length. Here we will see 12 tombs, where you can observe the original tomb structures, mummies, ceramics, and textiles dating back approximately 1,000 years. You will see both individual and collective tombs; we will also observe the mummification process used by the ancient Nazca people to preserve the bodies.
Afterward, we’ll visit the Textile Workshop, where you’ll see how Nazca artisans still use their ancestors’ techniques to weave with fine threads. There will be time for lunch, and finally, you’ll be transferred to the Nasca bus station.