Explore Peru by air, land and sea for two exciting days discovering the archaeological, cultural and natural treasures of the country. Visit the mysterious Nazca lines from the air, discover the abundant wildlife of the Ballestas Islands on boat, and explore by land the ruins of the Inca Empire and the beautiful colonial cities founded by the Spanish conquistadors.
Nasca Lines: Observe these mysterious animal and figure geoglyphs from the air that have been in the Nazca desert for more than 1,000 years.
Ballestas Islands: Discover this marine sanctuary in the Pacific Ocean where sea lions, penguins and birds find refuge.
You will be transferred from Lima to Paracas by bus. You will arrive at the airport of Pisco for a flight of 1 hour and 30 minutes in a plane over the desert to observe the mysterious Nasca Lines, conformed by figures that form a monkey, a spider, a condor and more. If weather conditions permit, the recent findings in Palpa will be overflown. When finished, you will be taken to the hotel in Paracas.
The following morning, you will head to El Chaco pier to embark on a one-and-a-half-hour speedboat excursion to the Ballestas Islands. This natural reserve is known for its impressive geological formations, rich wildlife, and remnants of pre-Inca cultures. The Ballestas Islands are home to a wide variety of species, including blue-footed boobies, pelicans, sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and other fascinating animals. During the excursion, you will also see a mysterious linear figure drawn in the desert sand, known as the Candelabra. After the tour, you will return to your hotel in Paracas to check out. Then, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the bus station to board a bus to the city of Lima, making a stop at the historic Hacienda San José, located in Chincha. There, you will explore secret tunnels and an underground system built in the 17th century by former Spanish landowners. Upon arrival in the capital, the bus will take you to your hotel*.
*Service applies to selected hotels.
*Transfers from the bus station to the hotel, or vice versa, will be provided by a Spanish-speaking driver.
