Explore the highlights of Peru’s coastal region with our 3-day tour package covering Lima, Ica, and Paracas. From the vibrant capital city to the mesmerizing desert oasis and the stunning marine reserve, this tour offers a diverse and unforgettable experience.
Upon arrival, we will pick you up from Jorge Chavez International Airport and transfer you to your hotel so you can get some rest; morning free.
In the afternoon, we will enjoy a tour of Lima in its three stages: Ancestral, Colonial and Modern Lima. We will start the tour with a panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid”, ancient ceremonial and archaeological center built in the fourth century; then we will go to the Historic Center of Lima. Where we will appreciate what was the old square Lima and we will appreciate more than fifty monuments and colonial buildings among which are the Paseo de la Republica, the Plaza San Martin, the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, among others. Continuing the tour we will visit the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank (closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday), where we will appreciate the Collection of Treasures of Peru within which we will find ceramic objects, gold and textiles of various pre-Columbian cultures. We will also find the Monumental Complex of San Francisco whose main attraction is the visit to its subway crypts known as The Catacombs. Finally we will go to the Contemporary Zone of Lima where we will appreciate the main buildings and residential areas of Lima, El Olivar de San Isidro, Miraflores, Larcomar and the Parque del Amor.
Overnight in Lima.
We will leave Lima at 05:00 approximately, heading to the Paracas resort where we will enjoy the breezes and tranquility of the sea. We will start the excursion offshore to the Ballestas Islands in modern motor boats with all the safety equipment. On the way to the islands we will observe the famous and gigantic geoglyph El Candelabro, the old port of Guano extraction and a large number of sea lions, Humboldt penguins, guano birds and other marine species.
In the afternoon, we will head to Ica. You will learn the whole process of how Peruvian wine and pisco are made in an artisanal way since 1856, guided by an experienced winery worker.
We will visit the Huacachina oasis and its surroundings. Those who wish can live a unique experience with the buggies in the dunes of Ica and from the top, you can practice the adventure sport of sandboarding. Return to Lima.
Overnight in Lima.
At the indicated time, we will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the airport.
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