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NAZCA LINES & BALLESTAS ISLANDS

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
(LIMA - CHINCA - BALLESTAS ISLANDS - ICA - NAZCA LINES - LIMA)

Daily as extension to any Amazonas Explorer Tour, subject to availability. (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS) return to Lima. (Hotel or Airport)

Price per person £325 - discounts available for groups of 4 or more
A varied and fascinating insight into coastal life in Peru, this tour south of Lima is by private vehicle and guide and combines slave trade haciendas, wildlife islands, vineyards, optional buggy riding and sand boarding around a beautiful oasis, Ica museum and a flight over the famous Nazca Lines plus a visit to the desert mummies at Chauchilla cemetery. By having your own private vehicle and guide you can make the most of your time on this excellent extension

DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: Pick up from your hotel or the airport by your private guide & driver for the three hour journey past Lima's famous Southern beaches down the Pan American highway to Chincha and your fascinating hacienda for the night. The hacienda San Jose, boasts gardens, swimming pool, horses, church, a network of smuggling tunnels and a fascinating history. (B)

DAY 2: An early departure for your drive to the port of Paracas and your boat tour of the birds and sea-lions of the Ballestas islands.
A choice of afternoon's activities range from: the Huacachina Oasis, where sand boards and sand buggies are provided for a fun afternoon. Alternatively a trip to the informative Ica museum might be more to your style. Or even a trip to the famous Tacama wine growing region for some tasting may be more your cup of wine. Your private guide and transport will tailor your tour to your needs. Then onwards, to your 3* hotel in Nasca for the night. (B)

DAY 3: Early transfer to Nazca Airport for an amazing over flight of the Nazca Lines. Afterwards a visit to the Chauchilla grave yards, where Incan mummies can still be found sitting in the sand. Time permitting an optional visit to the Incan Aqueducts before making your way back to chosen destination in Lima. (B)

INCLUDED: Two nights in 3 star Hotel, private minibus and guide to Lodge. All entrances and over flight of Nasca Lines, airport taxes ($5). Meals where indicated.

NOT INCLUDED: Meals where not indicated, tips and personal expenses.

AND LASTLY PLEASE NOTE
The "Nasca Lines & Ballestas tour" is a remote and rarely visited part of Peru and we believe our clients should be aware that the remoteness that makes this trip so very special could also cause certain problems. Thus, whilst Amazonas Explorer endeavours to minimise the chances of anything unexpected happening, it has to be noted that no itinerary can or should be rigidly adhered to. This is the very nature of Adventure Travel and we expect our clients to be prepared for delays and slight alterations in our programmed events.
In all cases we will advise you of any changes in the itinerary as early as possible. We have taken all these possibilities into account when planning this expedition and have allowed sufficient leeway to enable us to successfully run this exceptional trip.
You should also be aware that adventure travel, in particular trekking, mountain biking, sea & river travel and travelling in remote areas such as Southern Peru, does carry with it certain inherent risks that you, the client, will have to assume. You will have to take out adequate travel insurance to cover these risks and any costs incurred due to sickness, delayed flights and other factors out of Amazonas Explorer control.