Ica Paracas 2 days 1 night
Service Details
- Type of experience: Multi-day package
- Duration: 2 days
- Group: Medium
- Difficulty: Medium
- Departure time: 12:00
- Guide: Guide
Overview
We will start the package with the pick up at the bus station of Ica, then you will be transferred to the center of Ica to start with the city tour we will visit the following places: Artisan wine cellar; where you will have the explanation of the wine and pisco, but made in an artisan way, where you can appreciate the wine press that is used for the treading of the grapes. Then we will visit the Main Square where we will appreciate the 2 beautiful obelisks representing the 2 great cultures that flourished in the department of Ica and the Sanctuary of Luren (Panoramic view). Afterwards, we will visit the Huacachina Lagoon and learn about its legend. For those who like adrenaline, you will be able to ride on the tubulars through the dunes and practice sandboarding, it will be full fun! At the appropriate time you will be transferred to Paracas to rest.
The next day early in the morning we will leave for the tour of Ballestas Islands, our first point of visit will be the Candelabro which is located on the peninsula of Paracas, then continue to the islands where we can see rock formations, while the guide will explain about the flora and fauna found in the area, you can see animals such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins and some types of birds like boobies, guanay, cormorants, curlews, among others. At the end of the tour we will return to the starting point in the Chaco.
We will have a free time of approximately 1 hour which can be used to walk along the boulevard of Chaco where you can see many handicraft stores. Then we will meet again at the Paracas Explorer office for the tour of the Paracas National Reserve.
In the Paracas National Reserve we will visit the Isthmus of the Peninsula, definitely one of the best places in the Reserve since it has a fabulous view of places like Lagunillas, Playa Roja and La Mina, after visiting the isthmus you will continue to Playa Roja where you will make a short stop to enjoy the scenery, this beach is very famous for its characteristic red sand, it will leave you spellbound! We will continue to Playa La Mina where you will have some time to enjoy the beach. Finally our last stop will be in Lagunilla "Fishermen's Cove" where you will have the opportunity to taste the delicious dishes offered by the restaurants and then return to the starting point.
Itinerary
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12:30 p.m.
Reception in Ica
Transfer to the office.
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1:00 p.m.
Start of the Ica City Tour (approx. 2 ½ hours) to the following locations
Main Square of the city of Ica; here you can admire the two beautiful obelisks, which represent the two great cultures that flourished in the department of Ica (panoramic view). Artisanal winery; here, you’ll receive an explanation of wine and pisco production using traditional methods, and you’ll see the wine press used to crush the grapes. Lunch at the passenger’s expense. Luren Sanctuary; we’ll see the current state of the church following the August 2007 earthquake (panoramic view). Huacachina Lagoon; known as the “Oasis of the Americas,” a beautiful spot surrounded by palm trees, huarango trees, and immense sand dunes.
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4:00 p.m.
Buggies & Sandboarding in Huacachina
There, they can experience the thrill and try adventure sports such as sandboarding (1 HOUR).
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6:00 p.m.
At the appropriate time, transfer to Paracas
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7:45 a.m.
Transfer to the pier
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8:00 a.m.
Tour Ballestas Islands
We’ll board our speedboat, equipped with two outboard motors, which will take us to the wonderful Ballestas Islands, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. You’ll see sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins, and other seabirds.
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10:00 a.m.
Return from the tour
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Leisure
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Meeting place at our offices
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11:00 a.m.
Paracas National Reserve Tour (approx. 4 hours)
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1:30 p.m.
Lunch at Lagunillas Beach
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3:00 p.m.
Return of the Tour
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End of service
What's Included
Includes
- Pick up at the bus station or your lodging in Ica.
- City tour in Ica
- Visit to a Pisco winery.
- Ballestas Island Tour.
- Paracas National Reserve Tour.
- Income tickets.
- Guide.
- Accommodation.
- Breakfast.
- Personalized attention.
- Transfer from Ica to Paracas.
Does not include
- Food.
Recommendations
- Sunscreen.
- Hat.
- Slippers.
- Water.
- Jacket.
- Light clothing.
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