DAY 01: LIMA
Airport reception and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest.
14:40 hrs: Tour begins at Huaca Pucllana with a panoramic view of this important ceremonial center belonging to the Lima culture. We head toward downtown Lima, passing through the districts of San Isidro, Lince, and Cercado. We will view the Palace of Justice, the Lima Museum, the Italian Art Museum, the French Palace, and Plaza San Martín. Next, our walking tour begins at the Plaza de Armas; in addition to viewing the Lima Cathedral, the Municipal Palace, the Government Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace, we will have free time to take photos of these attractions. We will enter the Convent of Santo Domingo, which houses the relics of three Peruvian saints: Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Martin de Porres, and Saint John Macias. Finally, we will enjoy a panoramic view of Love Park (Parque del Amor), the Pacific Ocean, and Larcomar.
Return to the hotel. Overnight in Lima.
DAY 02: LIMA/ICA: FULL-DAY BALLESTAS ISLANDS & HUACACHINA
04:10 – 04:40 am: Hotel pick-up, followed by departure for Paracas Bay, located 261 km south of Lima. 08:00 am: Arrival at Paracas Bay and transfer to the tourist pier to board a modern speedboat for the Ballestas Islands tour. We will view "El Candelabro" (The Candelabra), a giant figure etched into the sand that can only be seen from the sea or the air due to its unique location. We continue to the Ballestas Islands to observe significant marine wildlife, such as large colonies of guano birds, Humboldt penguins, and playful sea lions. Return to the Paracas pier. Time to rest or stroll around. Then, we depart for the city of Ica. ...where we will take a guided tour of a wine and pisco winery, learning about its history and tasting its products; we will also sample artisanal Peruvian wines and piscos. There will be time to enjoy a lunch featuring the best of the region's cuisine (not included). We continue with a visit to the Huacachina Oasis—known as the "Oasis of America"—where we will take a thrilling desert and dune tour in sand buggies and have the chance to sandboard down the dunes. At the scheduled time, we return to Lima, making a final stop in Asia for shopping. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation in Lima.
DAY 03: DEPARTURE FROM LIMA
Breakfast. Free day for personal activities. Transfer to the airport at the appropriate time.
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