Enjoy nature, culture and archaeology in the short but activity packed holiday package to Lima. You’ll get to see some pre Incan ruins, the mysterious Nazca Lines and Paracas and Ballestas Natural area.
Day 1 Arrival in Lima
Upon arrival in Lima, you’ll be transferred to your hotel. Lodging in Lima
Day 2 Pachacamac Ruins (B)
At 32 km. southward on the Pan-American Highway this tour will take you to the entrance of the Pachacamac Ruins. Pachacamac is the God, the creator of the universe and adored by the ancestral Andean people. These ruins are one of the most important pre-Inca Sanctuaries located near Lima, and where you can explore the Sun and Moon temples built in pyramid-shaped platforms. This entire place is considered a sacred site and part of the mystic shaft of the earth. This tour also includes a visit to Barranco, a traditional village of Lima, a visit to Costa Verde and Los Pantanos de Villa with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean (Duration: 4 hours). Lodging in Lima
Day 3 Lima – Nasca – Ica (B)
Starting early in the morning (around 4 a.m.) from Lima we drive south towards the city of Nasca where we will arrive at about midday. As soon as we arrive in Nasca we go to the airport for the Nasca Lines over-flight (for about 35 minutes). These are one of the greatest mysteries of South America. Giant geometrical lines resembling land strips, intriguing figures such as a condor, monkey spider, etc. Afterwards in Nasca we will visit the local museum, and then we will transport you to the city of Ica where we will visit 2 vineyards to observe the industrial and artisanal manufacturing of wine and the famous pisco liquor. Lodging in Ica
Day 4 Ica – Ballestas – Lima (B)
After breakfast you’ll be transferred to the dock of Paracas located at the shores of the Pacific Ocean and northwest of Ica. A boat will take us to visit the Ballestas Islands (for about 2 hours), where we will have the opportunity to observe sea lions, cormorants, pelicans, gannets another abundant sea birds together with a nice view of the Pacific Ocean. Visit to the beautiful Paracas National Reserve and to the interpretation center (Regional Museum). You’ll then be transferred back to Lima. Lodging in Lima
Day 5 Departure (B)
Transfer to the airport, bus station or program extension.
