The
department of Ica is located south of Lima on the Peruvian coast. Region
with a rich historical past, it was the site of different cultures, such
as Huari, Nazca, Ica and Paracas.
Its
main attractions are the town of Chincha, important center of Afro-Peruvian
art and culture, located at 202 km. From Lima along the South Panamericana
highway, the town of Pisco, near which lies the Paracas National Reserve,
aiming to protect animal species at risk; and, 145 km. Further south from
Ica, the famous and mysterious Nazca lines.
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Promperu
TRADITIONAL
PACKAGES
VGT-N1
Lima/Ica/Nazca/Lima
Full day excursion
Transfer to
the airport. Flight to Ica´s airport and departure in a especially
designed
aircraft to admire the mysterious Nazca lines.
Return to Ica. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit to the Regional Museum.
At the
appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your back flight
to Lima.
Upon arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel.
VGT-N2 Lima/Ica/Nazca/Paracas/Lima
Programme 2 days / 1 night (1 night Paracas)
Day 1
Early morning departure by private car or bus to Ica. Arrival at the local
airport for
a 1.30 hrs. round trip flight over the enigmatic Nazca lines.
Return to Ica.
Lunch. Later, visit to the Regional Museum, rich in pottery and textiles,
where you
can also appreciate a fascinating collection of mummies. At
the appropriate time,
departure to Paracas
Day 2
Continental breakfast.
Early morning yacht trip to the Ballestas Islands, where we will admire
sea lions,
cormorants, pelicans, penguins and a impressive variety of
birds. On the way we
will appreciate the famous "Candelabro",
engraved on the slope of the hill
overlooking the bay. Return to the hotel.
At the appropriate time, return to Lima.
VGT-N3 Lima/Paracas/Ica/Nazca/Lima
Programme 3 days / 2 nights (1 night Paracas - 1 night Ica)
Day 1
Early morning departure by private car or bus to Paracas. Pm Visit to the Paracas Site Museum, which contains beautiful mantles
and other
textiles, as well as ceramics from Paracas culture.
Day 2
Continental breakfast.
Morning yacht trip to the Ballestas Islands, where we will admire sea
lions,
cormorants, pelicans, penguins and a impressive variety of birds.
On the way we
will appreciate the famous "Candelabro", engraved
on the slop of the hill
overlooking the bay. Return to the hotel and departure
to Ica. Pm Guided visit to the Regional Museum and the Huacachina Lagoon, an oasis in
the dunes
of Ica.
Day 3
Continental breakfast.
Early morning transfer to the local airport. Departure in an especially
designed
aircraft to admire the mysterious Nazca lines. Return to Ica.
At the appropriate
time, return to Lima.
VGT-N4 Lima/Nazca/Paracas/Lima
Programme 3 days / 2 nights (1 night Nazca - 1 night Paracas)
Day 1
Early morning departure by private car or bus to Nazca, located 278 miles
south of
Lima. On the way, visit to the Regional Museum and the Huacachina
Lagoon, an
oasis in the dunes of Ica.
Late arrival at Nazca.
Day 2
Continental breakfast.
Early morning transfer to the local airport for a 45 minutes flight over
the
mysterious Nazca lines. Later, visit to the "Telar of Cantalloc"
and the Cahuiachi
ruins, the most important center from the Nazca period.
At the appropriate time,
departure to Paracas.
Day 3
Continental breakfast.
Morning yacht trip to the Ballestas Islands, where we will admire sea
lions,
carmorants, pelicans, penguins and an impressive variety of birds.
On the way we
will appreciate the famous "Candelabro", engraved
on the slope of the hill
overlooking the bay. Return to the hotel and
departure to Lima.