Adventure in Ica and Paracas
Full Day Tour
ACTIVITIES
Hike
DURATION
Half Day
MAX. ALTITUDE
328 mts
LOCATION
Paracas, Ica
Introduction
The Adventure in Ica and Paracas 1 day allows us to get to know an incredible natural destination located in the city south of the city of Lima, having the experience of seeing one of the most beautiful beaches in the country as well as an incredible destination such as the oasis of Huacachina.
This experience is intended for all people who like to discover the most beautiful places in all of Peru, you can do it individually to meet new people, as a couple or with friends with whom to share emotions and also as a family to live an unforgettable adventure.
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Why book this tour?
Be dazzled by the incredible oasis of Huacachina.
Spot the beautiful image of the huge chandelier.
Enjoy the diverse marine fauna in the Ballestas Islands.
Summary Itinerary
Day 01: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Tour
- 03:00 – 03:30 Transfer from the hotel to Cruz del Sur station.
- 03:45 – 07:30 Departure by tourist service bus to the Bay of Paracas.
- 07:45 – 08:00 We board the slider to visit the Ballestas Islands, on the way they will see a brief stop to observe the candelabra, an enigmatic figure on the slopes of the dune on the seashore, then they will continue the journey to the islands, where they will be able to observe the complete ecosystem of the Ballestas Islands or Guaneras Islands. Then we will have some free time to rest and have a drink in the place.
- 11:00 – 12:00 We return to the bus station and arrive at the city of Ica.
- 12:00 – 13:00 We will enjoy the experience of visiting the city.
- Free time to have lunch and then we go to the Huacachina desert.
- 15:00 – 18:00 We visit the oasis of Huacachina where the spectacular tour of sandboxes in the desert is made and finally we return to the city of Ica to take our transport to the city of Lima.
- 18:30 – 22:00 Departure by tourist service bus to the city of Lima.
- 22:00 – 22:30 Transfer from the bus station to your hotel in Lima.
Detailed Itinerary
This incredible destination located in the city of Ica shows us that the beauty of Peru is undoubtedly infinite because this natural destination is the ideal place to escape from society and enter a space surrounded by flora and fauna. We will be able to see in our trip:
- Ica: This beautiful city is known as the city of the eternal sun, due to the intense heat that invades its streets throughout the year. It is located in the province and department of the same name, we can see in the city the different tourist attractions such as the Plaza de Armas, which is the oldest architectural structure in the city. In the surroundings we can find important buildings such as the Cathedral of the region.
- Paracas: It is currently the most historic and important group of islands in Peru, due to the "guano of the islands", which is highly valued and demanded in reality for its multiuse, which generated a lot of income for the country years ago when it became a bom! . This natural ecosystem involves important flora and fauna that we can still enjoy today, naturally this is a protected area for its conservation over time.
- Huacachina: This fabulous desert oasis next to a small town west of the city of Ica is a unique paradise in Peru. At its center are the green waters of the Huacachina lagoon, which is believed to have therapeutic properties and is surrounded by palm trees. Sports like buggies are quite common here so they are something you can't miss in this experience.
What's Included?
Included
- Detailed briefing: It is carried out before the start of the service in a virtual way (The briefing is a complete orientation, explaining everything about the tour. In addition, any questions you may have about it will be clarified).
- Small groups: We always handle an adequate amount of people, personalized shared tour style.
- First level guide: Professional tour guide specialized in hiking tourism (English/Spanish).
- Tickets de bus: Ticket de bus turistica (Cruz del sur) de Lima a Ica y viceversa.
- Boat: Special yacht for the visit to the Ballestas Islands.
- Tourist transport: Travel by tourist transport from Ica to Huacachina and vice versa.
- Entrance tickets: Entrance ticket to all places of visit.
- Complete team: Appropriate safety equipment for driving buggies in Huacachina (Includes an explanation of its use).
Not Included
- Foods: These can be requested.
- Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.
What To Bring?
Clothes
Small backpack, rain poncho (January and February – rainy season), warm clothes.
Health and Care
Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repelent, sun hat, Small towel, Bottled water, Personal medication.
Useful Items
Passport, Cash in soles, Camera, charging cord, Extra batteries.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Fácil