You will be picked up this morning from your hotel. Transfer to the bus terminal to take the Royal Class bus to Paracas.

Drive: About 3.5 hours.

Overnight at Hotel Paracas.

Day 2: PARACAS – ICA

Morning tour to the Ballestas Islands where you will see impressive rocky formations and important types of marine life. The Islands are a sanctuary to large colonies of marine birds, a species of Peruvian penguins that are in grave danger of extinction and a huge quantity of sea lions.

Transfer by private car to Ica. The desert, sea and golden dunes make up Ica's contrasting landscape. A land of Pima and Tanguis cotton and pisco (distilled grape brandy), Ica is also recognized as Peru’s wine capital. Located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Paracas, it is situated above the fog bank that drifts in from the sea during the winter, and its climate is sunny and dry throughout the year.

In the afternoon, you will take a sightseeing tour of the city that includes the Lord of Luren Sanctuary, Huacachina oasis, the Regional Museum of Ica and a wine cellar. A comprehensive collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts is exhibited in the archaeological museum.

Overnight at the Resort/Hotel Las Dunas.

Day 3: NAZCA – LIMA

Transport by private car to Nazca. Arrival in Nazca and flight over the Nazca lines in a Cessna or other similar small plane.

The enigmatic lines of Nazca and its mysteries fascinate scientists, archaeologists and visitors alike. The lines are stretched out in the sand of the coastal plains of Nazca covering an area of 350 square kilometers (about 135 square miles).

The flight allows you to see the geometrical, animal and humanoid markings. You will see the monkey, the hummingbird, the astronaut, the spider, the dog, the condor and others. It is believed that they were made between 300 and 800 AD. In the decade of the 40's a German lady, María Reiche, settled in the area and devoted her life to studying these lines and their figures. She developed the theory that they were a form of calendar outlining diverse astrological signs and that they were built for the purpose of religious enlightenment by the Paracas-Nazca civilization more than 2000 years ago.

Transfer to the bus station to take the bus Royal Class back to Lima. Arrival at the bus station in Lima and transfer to your hotel.

PLEASE NOTE:

Included:
- 1 night accommodation at Hotel Paracas
- 1 night accommodation at Hotel Las Dunas
- 2 breakfasts
- Bus tickets: LIMA/PARACAS and NAZCA/LIMA
- Private transportation PARACAS/ICA and ICA/NAZCA
- Excursions as specified on the itinerary in group services
- Assistance of English speaking local guide
- Transfers as mentioned in the program
- Flight over the Nazca lines (from Nazca)
- Admissions

Not Included:
- Dinners and items of personal nature.
- Airport taxes (US$5.00) to be paid at the Nazca airport.

Note: We usually substitute an unused hotel night for another, however depending on the program, additional night hotels and transfers may be required to accommodate your extension.

Deposit for extensions

A nonrefundable $75 per person deposit is required to reserve extensions.

The deposit is fully refundable if we cannot secure your extension.

Full payment is due with the final payment of the trip.

Reservations for hotels, guides or services are not made until deposits are received.

We highly recommend the purchase of Trip Cancellation Insurance

Note: All itineraries are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control, including weather, road or trail conditions and flight schedules.