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Day by day…
This is a great trip along the Pacific coast, from Lima to Paracas and Nazca. In Paracas, we will take a small boat and visit the Galapagos Islands, where we will see seals, birds and other marine animals that live on these small beautiful islands. This is an exciting trip that will help us know entirely different facet of Peru.
We will continue with our travels and arrive to Nazca, where we will have the opportunity to retrace the steps of Maria Reich, an admired German woman who dedicated her life to the study of the mysterious lines of Nazca. Maria Reich made an invaluable contribution by working tirelessly to get the Nazca Lines officially recognized as Cultural Patrimony of the World by UNESCO.
Day 1: LIMA – PARACAS (PRIVATE)
We depart in the morning by private bus together with the guide. We go on for Paracas.
Paracas is a natural reserve, which protects flora and marine life crossed by the cold Humboldt Current. Located in a Coastal desert, this area benefits from one of the richest seas in the world, this is also due to the presence of marine outcrops that make large quantities of plankton go up toward the surface, vital food for innumerous fish species. Paracas is the land of many birds and great sea lion colonies.
Arrival at Paracas Hotel *** at the end of the morning. Time to relax by the pool. Free time for lunch. After lunch, we will go for a walk in the reserve on the Pacific coast. Back to Paracas Hotel ***.
Free time for meals
Day 2: PARACAS – NAZCA (PRIVATE)
At 8: 00 am, excursion on a boat to the Ballestas islands where many seals and birds are waiting for us. We will pass off the « Candelabre » which has had a mysterious history up until today. After a 2-hour trip, we will be back in Paracas and depart in a private vehicle to go to Nazca. Trip through the coastal desert. Installation in Alegria Hotel **. Free time for meals.
Note 1: 182 km – estimated time: 2h30
Day 3: NAZCA – LIMA (PRIVATE)
Early morning transfer: hotel - airfield to fly above the Nazca lines in a private plane. The flight lasts 30 min then we will visit Chauchilla cemetery, which offers strange scenes to the visitors. Free for lunch.
In the beginning of the afternoon, return trip to Lima and transfer to Ducado Hotel ** at the end of the afternoon.
Free time for meals.
Included:
Transport in private vehicle from Lima-Nazca- Lima, driver, mentioned meals, hotels 2 star with breakfast, entrance to parks and cultural places, guided visits and mentioned excursions in private service, English – speaking, flying over Nazca lines, guide tour at Balestas islands.
Not Included:
Personal equipment, personal insurance obligatory, meals not mentioned, drinks, tips, domestic and international flights, airport tax (28 $us/pers for international flight ant 5 $us/pers for national flight)
Hotels
- Paracas
- Nazca
- Lima |
3 star
no option
Nazca Lines
Faraona |
4/5 star
no option
Hacienda Cantayo ****
Sol de Oro **** |
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