Traveling from Lima to Ica with Fertur: 3 Days 2 Nights. Book Now!
Enjoy an unforgettable 3-day adventure along Peru’s southern coast, from Lima to Ica and the mysterious Nazca Lines, to Paracas and the Ballestas Islands.
Detailed Ica-Nazca-Paracas-Ballestas Islands Tours at a Glanceopen
3-Day Tour: Nazca Lines, Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Oasis from Lima
Discover the wildlife sanctuary of the Ballestas Islands, often called the “Poor Man’s Galapagos,” where you’ll spot sea lions, penguins, and countless seabirds. Explore the dramatic desert landscapes of Paracas National Coastal Reserve. Experience the thrill of sandboarding and dune buggy rides in Huacachina, a charming desert oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes. Crown your journey with a breathtaking flight over the ancient Nazca Lines, whose massive geometric patterns and animal figures have puzzled researchers for generations. Let Fertur guide you through this perfect blend of adventure, nature, and mystery.
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Best way to travel from Lima to Ica, Nazca & Paracas
Map of the Tour Route
DAY 1 Lima - Ica - Nazca
DAY 1 Lima – Ica – Nazca
Early transfer from the hotel to the bus Station, to take the bus to Ica (approximately 4½ hours). In Ica, reception and transfer to the hotel. After lunch, Ica city tour. Visit the Regional Museum of Ica. There you can learn about the evolution of the five most representative cultures in the regions: Paracas, Nazca, Huari, Ica, and the Inca. Then a stop at a traditional artisan or industrial winery. You proceed to the Huacachina Lagoon, known as the Oasis of America (Buggies tour optional). By late in the afternoon, you will take the bus to Nazca. Reception and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Nazca.
DAY 2 Nazca - Paracas
DAY 2 Nazca – Paracas
In the morning, after breakfast, you will fly over the enigmatic Nazca Lines, etched into the Pampas of San Jose e Ingenio. These huge figures represent animals and other geometric figures. Continue on to an archeological visit to Chauchilla Cemetery. The Nazca culture developed ingenious irrigation techniques, not only with river water but also using underground water through subterranean canals or aqueducts. Afternoon overland transport to Paracas (approximately 3 hours). Overnight in Paracas. (B)
DAY 3 Paracas - Lima
DAY 3 Paracas – Lima
Breakfast. Early tour to Ballestas Islands, followed by a delicious seafood lunch (not included). Then, you will have a tour to Paracas Natural Reserve. These islands are rocky formations that shelter sea lions, Humboldt Penguins, dolphins, and a wide variety of resident and migratory birds. It has a rich biodiversity, including 160 fish species, 216 bird species, and 25 types of dolphins and whales. Return to the city of Lima. (B)
(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch
Can’t thank the folks at Fertur for arranging our jam packed itinerary including Nazca Lines, Ica, Huacachina, Paracus and the Ballestas Islands … Happily recommended and will certainly connect with Fertur for our next Peruvian adventure.
Cari H - USA
Everyone we dealt with during our time in Peru / Cusco-Puno was fantastic! They were always there to help us, and always with a smile & fantastic English. It was just such a great experience for us!! Thank you.
Miles B and Shayna M - Australia
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To book this Paracas – Ica – Nazca Lines program, fill out this “Contact Us” form and a Fertur Peru Travel coordinator will contact you within one working day with detailed information about your fully customizable trip. Fertur Peru Travel’s pledge is to offer you top-quality, individualized attention that starts with the planning of your trip and continues through your journey to guarantee a great vacation.
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