Paracas and Ica in 3 days and 2 nights
Enjoy a leisurely arrival in Paracas, visit the Ballestas Islands and the National Reserve, and finish up in Ica and Huacachina with buggy rides and sandboarding.
Highlights
- Three Days Between Paracas and Ica
- Ballestas and the National Reserve
- Bodegas, Cachiche, and Huacachina
Service Details
- Type of experience: Multi-day package
- Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
- Departure from: Lima
- Group: Medium
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Difficulty: High
- Guide: Spanish–English Guide
Overview
The 3-day, 2-night Paracas–Ica package begins with a welcome at the Paracas terminal and a transfer to your accommodations, leaving you free time to rest. The second day includes a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands and a tour of the beaches in the Paracas National Reserve.
The final day continues in Ica with a visit to an artisanal winery, views of the Plaza de Armas and the Luren Shrine, and a visit to the Witches of Cachiche. In Huacachina, you’ll enjoy the oasis and try your hand at dune buggy rides and sandboarding before the final transfer.
The program includes lodging, breakfast, tours, and transportation from Paracas to Ica by tourist bus. Bus tickets from Lima and meals not included must be paid for separately.
Itinerary
Pickup at the Paracas bus terminal and transfer to your chosen accommodations. The rest of the day is free to rest after the trip and explore Paracas on your own.
- Destinations: Paracas
- Accommodations: Accommodations in Paracas
Transfer to the pier to sail to El Candelabro and the Ballestas Islands. After some free time in El Chaco, a tour of the isthmus, Playa Roja, La Mina, and Lagunillas, with an opportunity to have lunch on your own. Return to the hotel and free afternoon.
- Destinations: Ballestas Islands · Paracas National Reserve
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodations: Accommodations in Paracas
After breakfast, transfer to Ica to visit an artisanal winery, take a panoramic tour of the city, and see the Brujas de Cachiche. The tour continues in Huacachina with buggy rides and sandboarding. Afterward, transfer to the Ica terminal or to your lodging in Huacachina, as arranged.
- Destinations: Ica · Cachiche · Huacachina
- Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Includes
- Revenue tickets.
- City Tour in Ica.
- Spanish - English guide.
- Life jacket.
- Shared service.
- Transfer In/Out.
- Permanent Assistance.
- Tour Ballestas Islands
- Buggies & Sandboarding.
- Paracas National Reserve Tour (group service)
- Transfer Paracas – Ica with tourist bus.
- Breakfast.
- Accommodation.
Does not include
- Food.
- Tips.
- Not included are the bus LIMAtickets / Paracas | Paracas/LIMA.
Recommendations
- Windproof jacket.
- Hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Binoculars.
- Short.
- Dark glasses.
- Rehydrating drinks.
- Camera.
- Walking shoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program lasts 3 days. The itinerary includes Paracas, the Ballestas Islands, the National Reserve, Ica, and Huacachina. Check the itinerary for each day for details on activities and transfers.
The first day is for arrival and rest in Paracas. The second day combines a visit to the Ballestas Islands and the National Reserve; the third day continues through Ica, Cachiche, and Huacachina. The itinerary includes two nights in Paracas with breakfast.
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