Description
Peru Coyana invites you on a complete journey through Peru’s southern coast, blending marine adventure, ancient history, and stunning desert landscapes. In three days, you’ll explore the Paracas National Reserve, cruise to the Ballestas Islands, feel the thrill of the Huacachina dunes in Ica, and fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines. You’ll also visit the Chauchilla pre-Inca cemetery, where mummies and funerary offerings defy time itself.
This itinerary is designed for travelers seeking a deep cultural, natural, and archaeological experience, with a touch of adrenaline.
Tour Details
- Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
- Frequency: Daily departures (advance booking required)
- Recommended start: 10:30 a.m. in Paracas
- Mode: Shared group service
- Includes: Transfers, entrance fees, bilingual guide, Nazca Lines flight
- Not included: Accommodation and some meals (see below)
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Destination | Main Activity | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paracas | Paracas National Reserve – La Mina Beach | Paracas |
| 2 | Paracas / Ica / Nazca | Ballestas Islands – Ica City Tour – Huacachina Dunes | Nazca |
| 3 | Nazca | Flight over Nazca Lines – Chauchilla Cemetery | — |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Paracas – National Reserve
• 10:30 a.m. Pick-up in Paracas and land tour to Paracas National Reserve, the oldest marine reserve in Peru.
• Visit to the Julio C. Tello Museum and INRENA Interpretation Center
• Walk to the flamingo viewpoint
• View of geological formations like La Catedral
• Free time at Lagunillas Beach and optional swim at Playa La Mina
• Return to hotel in Paracas. Overnight in Paracas
Day 2: Ballestas Islands – Ica – Nazca
• 08:00 a.m. Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands: see the Candelabra geoglyph, Humboldt penguins, sea lions, seabirds, and maybe dolphins.
• 10:30 a.m. Departure to Ica
• Visit to the Regional Museum of Ica (textiles, mummies, ceramics)
• Tour and tasting at local pisco and wine wineries
• Afternoon adventure in Huacachina: dune buggy ride and sandboarding
• 6:15 p.m. Cruz del Sur bus to Nazca (CAMA seat)
• 8:15 p.m. Arrival in Nazca and hotel transfer. Overnight in Nazca
Day 3: Nazca Lines – Chauchilla Cemetery
• Early transfer to the airfield for a 35-minute Nazca Lines overflight
• View geoglyphs like the monkey, hummingbird, spider, condor, tree, hands, and the astronaut
• Return and brief rest
• Visit to the Chauchilla Cemetery, a pre-Inca archaeological site with mummies and ceremonial tombs
• Visit local ceramic and gold workshops
• Transfer to the bus terminal for return to Lima or other destination
Included
- All transfers for 3 days
- Ballestas Islands tour by modern boat
- Life jacket and port tax
- Ica – Nazca transport with Cruz del Sur (CAMA seat)
- Entry tickets to all sites
- TUUA airport tax
- Nazca Lines flight (35 min)
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish / English)
- Permanent assistance
Not Included
- Accommodation (available upon request)
- Unspecified meals
- Tips or personal expenses
Recommendations
- If coming from Lima, take the Cruz del Sur bus at 06:40 a.m. to arrive in time to Paracas
- From May to October, bring warm clothing for the boat tour
- From November to April, wear fresh clothes, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Always carry your original ID or passport (mandatory for flight)
- Bring a camera, binoculars, and personal water
Note: This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to make the most of Peru’s southern coast in just a few days — nature, archaeology, adventure, and living culture, all in one unforgettable journey.
