2D/1N Paracas – Huacachina – City
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Description
This is a 2-day, 1-night tour package focused on the coastal and historical southern route (Paracas, Ica, and Chincha) with departure and return to Lima. It combines marine wildlife watching at the Ballestas Islands, gastronomy and winemaking tradition in Ica and Huacachina, a tour of Ica's religious, urban, and mystical heritage (Sanctuary of the Lord of Luren and Cachiche), and an Afro-Peruvian folklore and sweets experience in Chincha. It is an ideal option for travelers who want to explore the history, culture, landscapes, and flavors of the Ica region without rushing.
More...DAY 1: LIMA – PARACAS – ICA – HUACACHINA
Departure points in Lima:
- 04:10 AM: In front of Los Olivos Municipality.
- 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 Miraflores hotel.
- Hotel pickup in Miraflores: Pick-up time confirmed upon prior coordination.
- 06:00 AM: Mall del Sur – Próceres bridge.
- Departure: Bound for the Paracas Resort in tourist transport from the chosen meeting point (approx. 4-hour journey).
- 09:30 AM: Arrival in Paracas and transfer to El Chaco pier to depart for the Ballestas Islands in modern speedboats.
- BALLESTAS ISLANDS Tour (approx. duration 01:45 hrs): observation of wild marine life such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, Peruvian cormorants (guanay), flamingos, Chilean flamingos (parihuanas), and various seabirds nesting on the rocks.
- Appreciation of the Candelabra geoglyph (El Candelabro) with a guided explanation of the hypotheses regarding its creation.
- Free time for those who choose to stay and enjoy the sun, sea breeze, and cuisine at the resort's restaurants.
- 12:00 PM: Departure to the city of Ica.
- 01:00 PM: Arrival in the city of Ica.
- Lunch: On your own.
- Liquor tasting: Guided tasting of the main products crafted at the winery (wines, piscos, pisco creams, infused liquors, and mistelas), accompanied by traditional lively local phrases from Ica.
- Sweet tour: Tasting at LA CHOCOLATERÍA NOELIA (traditional chocoteja, alfajores, jams, artisanal cookies, stuffed mousse, etc.).
- 03:00 PM: Tour to the HUACACHINA OASIS (5 km from downtown Ica) to enjoy the tranquility of the lagoon, walk around its surroundings, and take photos.
- Accommodation: Overnight stay in Ica.
DAY 2: ICA – CHINCHA – LIMA
- 12:00 PM: Breakfast.
- Ica City Tour:
- Visit to the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) and the Obelisk.
- Visit to the Sanctuary of the Lord of Luren.
- Tour of the mystical village of Cachiche.
- Return to a local wine winery.
- Transfer back to the hotel.
- 05:00 PM: Departure to Chincha.
- Cultural stop in Chincha: Optional visit to the Racimo de Uvas winery to enjoy Afro-Peruvian dances (weekends), pisco/wine tasting, and sample traditional regional delicacies (frejol colado, picarones, tamales, etc.).
- 06:00 PM: Departure back to Lima.
- 10:00 PM: Arrival in Lima at the original point of origin (the final arrival time at the pickup points depends on group progress and route traffic).
- Final drop-off: Transfer back 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 + entry fees and taxes for Paracas pier.
- Visit to Huacachina.
- Wine Route in Ica.
- Visit to Chocolatería Noelia.
- Tasting of Piscos, Wines, Pisco Creams, Infused Liquors, etc.
- Ica City Tour
- Passenger accident insurance (SOAT)
- 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.
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Not wheelchair accessible.
Services aligned with responsible tourism.
Local tour 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).