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VIP Tours through Peru: Lima, Ica, Nazca, and Huaraz
The city of Lima, Ica, Nazca & Huaraz - Peru Lima is the main city of Peru, with its 24 regions offering infinite tourist sites. This tourist package prepared by Franpisco Adventure features the most attractive places in Peru. Including views of 3 regions, such as; ICA, a city located in southwestern Peru, capital of the Ica region, situated in the narrow valley formed by the Ica River, between the Gran Tablazo de Ica and the western slopes of the Andes mountain range. It has two incomparable tourist destinations, such as the Huacachina oases, Paracas national reserve with its Ballestas Island, and the Nazca lines located in the province of Nazca, another tourist city in the region. It is a perfect combination for a tour from the coast to the highlands, with a correct altitude adaptation to go up to the Ancash region; its capital, the city of HUARAZ, is a city in the Callejon de Huaylas valley in northern Peru. Located at more than 3000 masl. With snowy peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, which is inside the Huascaran National Park, the main mountain range of the Peruvian Andes, where the highest mountain in the country, Huascaran South 6,768 masl, is located. And the most beautiful mountain in the world, Alpamayo 5,947 masl. There are also hundreds of lagoons and glaciers to visit starting from the city of Huaraz – Ancash.
Day 01: Arrival from country of origin to Lima Peru – hotel
From this day our personalized service from FRANPISCO ADVENTURE begins. With the wait at the Jorge Chavez international airport and transfer to the hotel located in the safest city district of the country – Miraflores.
Tours in Ica – Peru
Day 2. Miraflores - Lima – Ica – Huacachina – hotel
Being the second day, we transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal to embark to the city of Ica. After settling into the hotel, we start with the activity of HUACACHINA THE OASIS OF AMERICA. The tour starts through the main tourist points of the city: Plaza de Armas, wineries and vineyards, the town of Cachiche (famous for the legend of the witches) and the “Oasis of America”, the Huacachina lagoon with a duration of approximately three to four hours. Huacachina is situated a few minutes from Ica, among mythical sand dunes. An idyllic, paradisiacal and even magical place, for being a water mirror surrounded by palm trees and native species in the middle of the desert. Then return to Ica – hotel.
Day 03. Paracas Tour – Ballesta Island - Ica – hotel
This day it is time to visit the PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE. The tour departs from the city of Ica to the port of Paracas. From here we enter the Ballestas Islands to observe penguin birds, sea lions, among others and The Candelabro. Located north of the Paracas peninsula overlooking the sea. It is a geoglyph engraved in the sand, consisting of three crosses 128 meters long and 78 meters wide. The candelabro is engraved in rock, but most of the time it is covered with sand; however, it is never completely erased because the winds remove the excess sand from the channels. This geoglyph can be appreciated from the sea and usually the tours to the Ballestas Islands pass in front of this attraction where it can be seen. Then we will visit the Paracas National Reserve museum and continue towards Red Beach and Cerro Colorado to observe the two bays, as well as Lagunillas Beach. Return to Ica - hotel.
Tours in Nazca - Peru
Day 04. Ica – Nazca lines tour – sleeper bus
After tasting the delicious breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the bus terminal to go to the city of Nazca – once we arrive in the city of Nazca we will already have the reserved tickets to start the flight activity over the Nazca lines, where hundreds of straight lines, gigantic geometric figures (such as trapezoids and spirals) and immense figures of animals, insects and birds (the most famous are the Hummingbird, the Monkey, the Spider, the Condor, the Pelican and the "Astronaut") are observed. After enjoying the activity we continue with lunch, then we settle into the 3-star hotel to rest.
Day 05: Nazca – Lima – hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to the bus terminal to embark towards Lima. After 7 hours of bus travel we arrive at the Miraflores district to settle into the 3-star hotel. Here you can visit around the tourist city and taste its gastronomy, have dinner and rest for the next day.
Day 06: Lima - Caral archaeological site tour – Huaraz (3100 masl)
This day will be a longer tour day. We leave the hotel with private tourist transport at 5:00 in the morning, heading to the Caral archaeological site, which is located in the Supe valley – Barranca. Before starting the visit to the archaeological site we will have breakfast on the route. After visiting the archaeological site we will head to a tourist restaurant for lunch and then continue with the trip. Immediately we continue along the Pan-American highway to Pativilca, to detour East towards Chasquitambo, where we start the climb to Conococha 4100 masl. From this highest point of the day we start descending to the city of Huaraz 3100 masl. Once we arrive in the city we settle into a 3-star hotel to rest. The trip will take about 11 to 12 hours approximately including all the visit stops and lunch.
Tour in Huascaran National Park
Day 7. Tours in Huaraz - Paron Lake (4250 masl) – Cordillera Blanca Peru
After breakfast at the hotel, departure from Huaraz at 8:00 am. To the Paron Lake tour 4,250 masl heading north guided by an official tourism guide and tourist transport. During the tour, the Province of Carhuaz known as the city of ice cream is visited, Yungay (Campo Santo), Caraz sweetness known for the production of manjar blanco, then heads to Paron Lake. First we pass through the control of the Cruz de Mayo peasant community to pay the 5 soles entrance fee per person, then we continue the journey to the lagoon. Here we stay for about 3 to 4 hours to take advantage of going up to the lagoon viewpoint and boat or kayak rides in Paron Lake. After everything, return for lunch on the route in one of the local country restaurants. Immediately we return to the city of Huaraz, arriving around 6:00 to 7:00 pm. We drop you off at the hotel.
Day 08: Tour in Huaraz - Llanganuco Lake (3890 masl) – Cordillera Blanca Peru
To do the Llanganuco Lake tour 3890 masl, after breakfast at the hotel, departure from Huaraz is at 8:00 am heading north guided by an official tourism guide and tourist transport. During the tour we visit; Carhuaz the city of ice cream, we continue the journey to the Huascaran National Park control to pay the entry fees of 30 soles per person, we continue for about 30 minutes until we reach the Llanganuco lakes Chinacocha and Orcuncocha. After visiting these lakes return for lunch in one of the local restaurants, afterwards to continue with the visits to Campo Santo and finally we pass through the artisanal city Tarica to buy some souvenirs of the trip. The tour takes about 08 to 09 hours. Return from tours around 6:00 to 7:00 pm to the city of Huaraz. We drop you off at the hotel.
Day 09: Trekking to Lake 69 (4600 masl) – Cordillera Blanca Peru
To do the trekking to Lake 69, the most visited in the Huascaran National Park, departure from Huaraz is at 5:00 am heading north guided by an official tourism guide and tourist transport. On the way we stop for breakfast in one of the local restaurants, then to continue the trip passing through the Huascaran National Park control. Then we continue the tour visiting the Llanganuco lakes Chinacocha and Orcuncocha. After visiting these beautiful turquoise lakes the walk starts from Cebollapampa through the Demanda valley passing the Consuelo lagoon on the way. From here the climb of the last part begins to reach Lake 69, where we will enjoy the lagoon next to the Chacraraju and Pisco mountains. After a 30-minute stop to take photos and videos we start returning to the same place, Cebollapampa, where the transport awaits us to return to Huaraz. Trekking takes about 5 to 6 hours round trip. This day it is recommended to bring snacks; chocolates, fruits, cookies and at least 3 liters of water. Return 6:00 to 7:00 pm to the city of Huaraz. We drop you off at the hotel.
Day 10: Tours in Huaraz - Rocutuyoc Lake – Cordillera Blanca Peru
Breakfast at the hotel around 7:00 am, then to depart from Huaraz at 8:00 am. To the Rocutuyoc Lake tour 4,450 masl heading north guided by an official tourism guide and tourist transport. During the tour we pass through a historical community of Peru, the Vicos peasant community. On the way we make stops at the Cashapunta viewpoint where the entire Vicos community valley and the Cordillera Blanca are shown, immediately we pass through the control of said community to pay the 10 soles per person, then we continue with stops at the Ruripaccha waterfall for about 20 minutes, cave painting another 20 minutes, Rocutuyoc Lake, frozen lake and Ruripaccha glacier 4,650 masl. The tour takes about 9 to 10 hours. Return to the city of Huaraz around 6:00 to 7:00 pm. We drop you off at the hotel.
Day 11: Tours in Huaraz - Pastoruri Glacier (4900 masl) – Cordillera Blanca Peru
To do this beautiful tour breakfast is taken calmly at the hotel, then to depart from Huaraz at 8:30 am. To the Pastoruri tour 4,900 masl heading south guided by an official tourism guide and tourist transport. Passing through the towns of Recuay, Ticapampa, Catac and Pachacoto where the control of the Catac peasant community is located to pay S/. 25.00 soles per person. We continue with the tour journey visiting carbonated waters, Puma eyes water, cave painting, Puya Raimondi, glacier and Pastoruri lagoon 5,200 masl. After enjoying these beautiful places we return for lunch in one of the restaurants in the area. After enjoying lunch we return to the city of Huaraz around 6:00 to 7:00 pm. We drop you off at the hotel.
Day 11: Tours in Huaraz - Chavin de Huantar (3137 masl)
With the tranquility of the day breakfast is taken at the hotel then to depart from Huaraz at 8:30 am. To the Chavin de Huantar tour 3,137 masl heading south guided by an official tourism guide and in tourist transport. During the tour we pass through the towns of Ticapampa and Catac, then we arrive at Querococha Lake 3980 m, where we will have a 30-minute stop to take photos and videos. Then we continue the journey passing through the Cahuish tunnel, start descending to the Chavin Archaeological Site and Chavin de Huantar museum. Once we arrive at the most awaited archaeological place we will have about 2 hours of guide explanations, then we go to visit the Chavin de Huantar museum and finally we head to lunch in one of the best restaurants in the area to enjoy the gastronomy of the Callejon de Conchucos. After lunch we return to the city of Huaraz, arriving around 6:00 to 7:00 pm. We drop you off at the hotel.
Day 13: Trekking Churup Lake (4450 masl) – Cordillera Blanca Peru
To do this beautiful one-day trekking, departure from Huaraz is at 8:00 am. We stop by your hotel to board the transport heading East where Churup Lake 4,450 masl is located. Guided by an official tourism guide and tourist transport. In an hour of transport travel we reach Pitec 3780 masl, which is the starting point of the trekking, where we start the walk along a very marked trail passing through the Huascaran National Park control to pay S/. 30 soles per person. After the control we continue the path until we climb through a path among the rocks where chains are placed to facilitate the ascent and after the effort of climbing the rocks we reach Churup Lake, where we can have a beautiful view of the Churup mountain 5493 masl and Churup Lake of light dark green color depending on the weather. After enjoying the landscapes of the Andes we descend back to the start point where the transport awaits us. Back in the city we will arrive around 5:00 to 6:00 pm. We drop you off at the hotel.
Day 14: Return Huaraz – Lima
40 minutes before boarding we transfer you to the bus terminal for Lima. Once we arrive at the terminal we transfer you to the hotel.
Day 15: Flight from Lima to your country of origin
4 hours before your flight we transfer you from the hotel to the airport bound for your country of origin. End of our services.
What’s Included
- Franpisco Adventure staff waiting at Lima airport
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel
- Interprovincial bus tickets
- Transfers from the hotel to interprovincial terminals
- Transfers from terminals to the hotel
- 3-star hotel in Lima
- 3-star hotel in Ica
- 3-star hotel in Nazca
- 3-star hotel in Huaraz
- Entrance tickets to tourist sites in Ica
- Entrance tickets to tourist sites in Nazca
- Entrance tickets to tourist sites in Caral
- Entrance tickets to tourist sites in Cordillera Blanca – Huaraz
- Flight tickets to visit the Nazca lines
- Tourist transport for tour in Ica
- Tourist transport tour Lima to Huaraz
- Tourist transport for tour days in Huaraz
- Local guide for tour in Ica
- Local guide for tour in Nazca
- Local guide for Caral archaeological site tour
- Local guide for tour days in Huaraz
- Personalized company snack for tour days
- All hotels include breakfast
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Full meals
- Water for the day
- Extra hotel not within the program
- Tips
Booking Conditions
We recommend making a reservation in advance to ensure a better price for you. Prices may vary according to the reservation date and the number of people. After we have reached an agreement on the total expedition price for each program we offer, you may book with a 40% deposit of the total agreed sum for the services.
This reservation will cover the following:
- Securing your spot for the scheduled date.
- Making transfer ticket reservations for Lima - Huaraz / Huaraz - Lima.
- Making hotel reservations for the scheduled dates of your arrival in Lima and Huaraz, according to the itinerary.
- Making reservations for guides, assistants, and/or staff for the scheduled date.
The remaining 60% will be paid in Huaraz after you have checked into your hotel. To begin the organization of your expeditions, please contact us for more information.
There are 02 rescue units in Huaraz
- National Police Rescue Squadron, based in the city of Yungay (very close to Huascarán mountain). Phone numbers: 043-493292 / 043-493333. They also have 02 helicopters available.
- Casa de Guías Rescue Unit, based in the city of Huaraz (Parque Ginebra s/n). The rescue cost must be budgeted beforehand, and if a helicopter is required, it will also be necessary to pay for the service in advance. Website: agmp.pe
For more information, please contact us.
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