2D/1N PARACAS – HUACACHINA – CAÑON DE LOS PERDIDOS
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Description
This is a 2-day, 1-night tour package focused on adventure and desert nature tourism (Paracas, Ica, Cañón de los Perdidos, and Chincha) with departure and return to Lima. It combines marine wildlife spoting at the Ballestas Islands, a gastronomic and wine experience in Ica and Huacachina, a hiking expedition to the striking Cañón de los Perdidos geosite, and concludes with a stop for Afro-Peruvian folklore and tradition in Chincha. It is an ideal choice for active travelers seeking to explore off-the-beaten-path geological desert landscapes while still enjoying the classic southern attractions.
More...DAY 1: LIMA – PARACAS – ICA – HUACACHINA
Departure points in Lima:
- 04:10 AM: In front of the Los Olivos Municipal Hall (Municipalidad de Los Olivos).
- 04:20 AM: Plaza Norte.
- 04:50 AM: Av. Aviación 2410 - 2420 (Intersection of Javier Prado and Aviación avenues).
- 05:20 AM: Larcomar, in front of the JW Marriott Hotel Miraflores.
- Miraflores Hotel Pickup: Time confirmed upon prior coordination.
- 06:00 AM: Mall del Sur – Próceres bridge.
- Departure: Heading to the Paracas resort area in tourist transport from the chosen meeting point (approx. 4-hour drive).
- 09:30 AM: Arrival in Paracas and transfer to El Chaco pier to depart for the Ballestas Islands on modern speedboats.
- BALLESTAS ISLANDS Tour (approx. 1:45 hours): observation of wild marine fauna including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, guanay cormorants, flamingos, parihuanas, and various seabirds nesting on the rocks.
- View of the Candelabra geoglyph (El Candelabro) with a guided explanation of hypotheses regarding its formation.
- Free time for those who choose to stay and enjoy the sun, sea breeze, and cuisine at local resort restaurants.
- 12:00 PM: Departure for the city of Ica.
- 01:00 PM: Arrival in the city of Ica.
- Lunch: On passenger's own account.
- Liquor Tasting: Guided tasting of the winery’s main products (wines, piscos, pisco creams, infused liqueurs, and mistelas), accompanied by traditional local chants and folk traditions.
- Sweet Treat Stop: Tasting at LA CHOCOLATERÍA (traditional chocoteja, alfajores, jams, artisan cookies, filled mousse, etc.).
- 03:00 PM: Excursion to HUACACHINA OASIS (5 km from downtown Ica) to enjoy the peaceful lagoon, walk around, and take photos.
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in Ica.
DAY 2: ICA – CAÑÓN DE LOS PERDIDOS – CHINCHA – LIMA
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- 06:30 AM: Departure for Cañón de los Perdidos traveling along the South Pan-American Highway (approx. 30 minutes).
- Excursion and hike through the canyon, descending to the Río Seco area (on the border of Santiago and Ocucaje, near the Samaca Organic Valley).
- Observation of natural geological formations: "Plaza Caracol" (on the canyon's 4th level), "El Desfiladero" (The Gorge), and "La Cara del Puma" (Puma's Face).
- 01:00 PM: Return journey begins, with a stop at a local winery for wine tasting.
- 04:00 PM: Arrival in Ica and short transfer to the selected hotel.
- 05:00 PM: Departure for Chincha.
- Cultural Stop in Chincha: Optional visit to Bodega Racimo de Uvas to enjoy Afro-Peruvian dances (weekends), wine/pisco tasting, and local delicacies (frejol colado, picarones, tamales, etc.).
- 07:00 PM: Departure for Lima.
- 10:00 PM: Arrival in Lima at original drop-off points (final arrival time depends on group pace and traffic).
- Final Return: Transfer to hotels in Miraflores (upon prior coordination).
Details
2 Days and 1 night
Spanish / English
- Lima - Paracas - Ica transport – In shared transport
- 1 night of accommodation.
- 1 breakfast per night of accommodation.
- Tour Guide.
- Ballestas Islands + entrance fees and Paracas dock taxes
- Visit to Huacachina.
- Wine Route in Ica.
- Visit to Chocolatería Noelia.
- Visit to Lost Canyon (Cañón de los Perdidos)
- Tasting of Piscos, Wines, Pisco Creams, Infused Liquors, etc.
- SOAT passenger accident insurance
- Basic first aid kit
- Lunches and Dinners
- Dune Buggies and Sandboarding – Reference Rate $10
We recommend booking in advance due to ticket availability and tour logistics.
Electronic ticket. Carry it on your mobile phone.
Not wheelchair accessible.
Services aligned with responsible tourism.
Local operator in Peru
Not allowed
Free cancelation
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Prices 2026
Base price + (Selected add-ons × number of persons)
Meet point
Pickup from your accommodation at each destination (upon prior coordination).
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