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NAZCA LINES TOUR

USD $ 585

Price per person, double occupancy, 3-star hotels. Shared service, commercial bus transportation from Lima and to Arequipa.

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    The Nazca Lines Tour is the perfect chance to explore the fantastic Peruvian coast, exploring the Paracas National Reserve which has a red sand beach and flamingos on the seashores, riding a buggy and sandboarding over the colossal Sand Dunes of Paracas, navigating through the spectacular Ballestas Islands, a colorful wildlife sanctuary, a dreamlike place for animal lovers, walking around the surreal natural oasis Huacachina, visiting a winery and try the Peruvian brandy called Pisco, and finally enjoy the Nazca Lines Tour. Fly over the Nazca Lines and be amazed by this extraordinary archeological mystery!

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    1. DAY 1 Paracas National Reserve Tour and Buggy Ride & Sandboarding

      Paracas National Reserve Tour:
      Transfer to the bus station (not included) to go from Lima to Paracas (2nd floor seats) departing at 07:30hrs. (duration: 3 ½ – 4 hours approx.). Upon arrival at the bus station, you will visit the Interpretation Center of the Paracas National Reserve and the Museum of Julio C. Tello. Then, transfer to the natural rock formation known as the CATHEDRAL, due to the whimsical way it has (damaged by the 2007 earthquake). Finally, you will make a circuit through playa roja (red sand beach) and Yumaque, where petrified dinosaur eggs were discovered (duration: 3 hours). Transfer to your hotel in Paracas.

      Buggy Ride & Sandboarding:
      You will be collected from the lobby of your hotel to go outside Paracas to experience an exciting buggy ride and practice sandboarding along the sand dunes of the Paracas desert (duration: 1 hour). After this activity, you will return to your hotel in Paracas.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Paracas.

      Meals included: none.

    2. Day 2 Ballestas Islands Sanctuary and City tour Ica

      Ballestas Islands Sanctuary:
      You will transfer you to a private port for your boat ride at 08:15hrs. In this activity, you will visit the Ballestas Islands, where you will observe a large variety of marine fauna such as Humbolt penguins, sea lions, seagulls, and several coastal bird species. You will also admire the Candelabra (similar to a Nazca Line) along the way (duration: 2 hours). You will then return to your hotel.

      Then, you will be transferred to the bus station to go from Paracas to Ica (2nd floor seats) departing at 11:00 hours (duration: 1 – 1 ½ hours approx).

      City Tour Ica:
      Upon arrival at the bus station, you will visit the Regional Museum of Ica, where you will appreciate the evolution of the 5 most representative cultures of the region such as Paracas, Nazca, Wari, Ica, and Inca culture. Continue the tour visiting the natural oasis of Huacachina and a local pisco/wine farm (duration: 3 hours approx).

      After your tour, you will return to the bus station to go from Ica to Nazca (2nd floor seats) departing at 18:50 hours (duration: 2 – 2 ½ hours approx). Transfer to your hotel in Nazca.

      Evening free.

      Overnight in Nazca.

      Meals included: B

    3. Day 3 Nazca Lines Tour

      Transfer to Nazca Aerodrome to ride a small plane and enjoy the enigmatic Nazca Lines Tour for the next 30min from 16:00 to 16:30hrs (subject to weather conditions). In the Nazca Lines Tour, you can appreciate a series of geoglyphs in the Nazca desert, ranging in complexity from simple to more complex detailed figures. You will have a wonderful view of the main lines as the trapezoid, the compass, the long-tailed Monkey, the Dog, the detailed Hummingbird, the abstract Condor, the symmetrical Spider, the Hands, and many others. After your flight, you will return to your hotel in Nazca.

      NOTE: We also recommend you to visit, on your own, the Antonini Museum, to learn more about the recent discoveries of the Archeological Site of Cahuachi and/or the Cantayoc Aqueducts (not included).

      Then, you will be transferred to the station to go from Nazca to Arequipa (first floor seats) departing at 22:30 hours (duration: 10 hours approx). The transfer to your hotel in Arequipa is not included.

      Meals included: B

    Legend
    B Breakfast
    S Snack
    L Lunch
    D Dinner
    BL Boxed Lunch

    Program Prices Per Person:

    3 Stars  
    Double room in shared service US$ 585
    Single supplement US$ 145
    Additional for private service* US$ 460
    * Nazca Lines in shared service. 

    4 Stars  
    Double room in shared service US$ 605
    Single supplement US$ 175
    Additional for private service* US$ 460
    * Nazca Lines in shared service. 

    5 Stars  
    Double room US$ 655
    Single supplement US$ 145
    Additional for private service* US$ 230
    * Nazca Lines in shared service. 
    TOUR NOTES:

    The Nazca Lines Tour is customizable.  If you would prefer to travel for fewer days or add days or destinations to your trip, please let us know in the Comments Section of the Get Free Quote form.  You can also fill out our Design Your Trip form or Contact Us form with your specific needs.

     

    • This Nazca Lines Tour is available every day of the year.
    • Weather: the rainy season starts in mid-October and lasts through mid-April in the Andes. Therefore, the best time of the year to visit the Colca Canyon is from March to November.
    • If you have more days in Peru, we highly recommend you check our 4-Day Machu Picchu Tour.
    What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
    • Hotel accommodations according to itinerary.
    • Meals according to itinerary.
    • All guide excursions in English.
    • All entrance tickets.
    • Transfer to /from Buggy Ride starting point.
    • Boat ride and safety equipment.
    • Commercial Bus LIM – PAR, PAR – ICA, ICA – NAZ, NAZ – AQP.
    What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
    • International and domestic flights.
    • Visas required to enter Peru.
    • Drinks.
    • Tips.
    • Transfer from your hotel in Lima.
    • Transfer to your hotel in Arequipa.
    • Taxes of Nazca aerodrome: US$ 10 per person.
    • Air Tourist Ticket (Nazca Lines): 47 soles per person.