Nazca Lines and Ballesta Isles
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This excursion will take us to the massive, mysterious and ancient drawings in the desert, the Nazca Lines. Over 2000 years old, these drawings were created on a scale so large that they are only discernible from high above the surface, in a plane or spacecraft. Neither time nor weather have been able to erode them. They are in various shapes and are gigantic in size, the largest being that of a reptile, 700 ft/180 Mts. long. We will also take a cruise to the Ballestas Isles, where we will see sea lions, penguins and more than 60 species of sea birds, and the ‘Candelabra’, another ancient sand design.
Day 1
Lima-Ica-Nazca
Early morning transfer to the bus station, where you will take the bus to Nazca. Afternoon visit to the Inca cemetery of Chauchilla, in the valley of the Trancas, with subterranean tombs containing mummies in a fetal position facing east. Overnight in Nazca.
Day 2
Nazca-Ica
Morning flight over the Nazca Lines. Transfer to Ica. Upon arrival, tour of Ica, the old and the new districts, visiting the Regional Museum of Ica, the Lagoon of Huacachina and a winery where we will be able to observe the process of Pisco-making; this is the typical Peruvian drink and ingredient of the famous Pisco Sour. This tour of Ica can be replaced by sandboarding; see below. After the tour, transfer to your hotel in Paracas.
Day 3
Paracas-Lima
Transfer to Paracas for a cruise to the Ballesta Isles, where you will observe sea lions, penguins and more than 60 species of sea birds. You will also see the “Candelabra,” another ancient sand design. Return to Lima by bus. Lunch included at the hotel.
Suggested Hotels by City and Category *
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Nazca
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| 3-star |
Casa Andina or similar. |
| 4-star |
Nazca Lines or similar. |
| 5 star |
Hotel Cantayo Spa & Resort, or similar |
|
Paracas
|
| 3 Star |
Hotel La Posada del Emancipador or similar |
| 4 Star |
La Hacienda Bahia Paracas or similar
|
| 5 Star |
Doubletree Guest Suite (weekend rate w/ view of pool) or similar |
| Deluxe |
Hotel Paracas (Garden View) or similar
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* Subject to confirmation at time of booking
3 days , from £603
| Occupancy Type |
Nazca Lines/Paracas Hotel |
| Double/Triple | £603 |
| Single | £754 |
Prices shown above are per person, in Sterling (Ł).
Peru
The Candelabra
The Dunes of Ica
The Nazca Lines
