What to do and see in Ica Region, Ica Region: The Best Archaeology Tours

July 28, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Discover the best top things to do in Ica Region, Peru including 15-Day Peru Tour from Lima Including Paracas, Arequipa and Puno, 3-Day MachuPicchu Special, 10 Days Peru, Taste the Experience, Maravillas de Lima Huacachina, Nazca & Paracas 02dias/01Noche, 12 Day Highlights of Peru: Lima, Nazca, Colca, Titikaka, Cusco & Machu Picchu, Private Tour To Nazca Lines From Lima, Cahuachi Pyramids , Nazca Lines flight And Chauchilla cemetery tour combo, Full Day Tour to Paracas and Chincha Slave Tunnels from Lima, 12-Night Peru from Lima: Nazca, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno.
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1. 15-Day Peru Tour from Lima Including Paracas, Arequipa and Puno

Misterios Peru - Lima
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The only logistics you'll have to take care of are "enjoy yourself" and "have fun" during this 15-day tour of Peru's top tourist attractions. Spend time exploring Lima, the Nazca Lines, Arequipa, Puno, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, and of course — Machu Picchu. With all of your activities, transportation, and accommodations already booked, you've just got to relax and enjoy the sights. Your tour includes an English-speaking guide, and a transfer to and from Lima airport. Food and drinks are not included.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Airport pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Round-trip shared transfers

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Local and international flights

Reviewed By StevenM92

I visited with my 19 y/o daughter in JAN 2020. If I were to do this again, I would not do the 8-day, but would book my own accommodations, transportation within Lima, Cusco, and Agua Calliente. I would do a 1 day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco. I would uber it to Otallatambo, and take the train to/from Agua Calliente, to visit Machu Picchu. I would book my own bus service from Cusco to Puno. The bus from Cusco to Puno was supposed to have wifi, and a bathroom, but it did not. I would book a 1 day Lake Titicaca tour from Puno. I did not like the hotels in Lima or Cusco, but really did like the hotel in Puno. It was in a great location. We were often waiting on tour transportation that was running late. There were several occasions that I considered getting an uber, rather than risking missing our next train or flight due to transportation running late. On one occasion, the driver was an hour late picking us up, and he was speeding and dangerously passing cars on the wrong side of the road as it was pouring rain through the mountains. I called out that driver and told him that it was unsafe, and directed him to slow down so that we made it to the train station alive, even if we miss our train. When booking, I thought that Machu Picchu and Lima were going to overshadow everything else. However, the experiences at Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley, and Cusco were a pleasant surprise. I see myself returning to Cusco and the Sacred Valley rather than Lima. This was an amazing experience, but I believe that it would be even better if the same places were visited, but 1 day "tours" were taken of the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca.

2. 3-Day MachuPicchu Special

Machupicchu Latin America
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Enjoy our 3 Day Machupicchu Special trip program to explore the beauty of Cusco city and explore the stunning Machupicchu Inca City “one of the new seven wonders in the world”. Special program for people with limited time to visit the jewel of Peru. Enjoy the land of the Incas leaded by guides in our small group tours.

Inclusions: All transfers through this trip program, 2 nights hotel accommodation in Cusco, 2 Breakfast at the hotels, Assistance in Machupicchu, English speaking guided tour, Small group tour, 1 Bottle of water, Breakfast, Bottled water

Exclusions: International and local flights, Extra night hotel accommodations, Optional Cusco city tour + entrance fees (US$ 65), Meals not stated (Lunch, Dinner), Optional: Waynapicchu Mountain climb entrance fees US$ 30 (which need to be booked even 2+ months in advance), Vistadome train upgrade fee US$ 95, Additional expenses, Gratuity (optional)

Reviewed By BoardingPass745205

I loved my Machu Pichu travel and especially the tour agents who helped with my transport between places.I particularly liked their help with transport. My trip was a 3 day from usa and never did I miss any planned attraction. The hotel accommodation at machu pichu could have been better for the price value but I felt transport/tour agents justified it.

3. 10 Days Peru, Taste the Experience

Viajes Pacifico
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The perfect combination of culture in two of the cities with more history in Peru. The Nazca Lines are a mysterious and impressive enigma. Following this same mystique we will embark on a trip to Cusco to continue to experience the energy these two places have in common.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Transfer airport / hotel / airport, City tour, Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit tour, 3 nights of accommodation in Lima - Daily breakfast, Paracas Premium Service:Trf. hotel Lima / hotel Paracas / Pisco airport / hotel Paracas / hotel Lima, Aerodiana - Nasca Lines overflight - Paracas Desert, Ica City, Nasca Lines, Pisco Experience: Visit Huacachina lagoon, Tacama winery and handcrafted pisco cellar: “El Catador, Lunch in Tacama. Tour includes Pisco and wine tasting., 1 night of accommodation in Paracas - Daily breakfast, Transfers airport / hotel / train station / hotel / airport, Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park tour, Sacred Valley of the Incas - Buffet Lunch at local restaurant, Awanacancha, Colonial and Inca Pisac, visit to Inkariy Museum with lunch., Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo Fortress with lunch, Machu Picchu excursion- Buffet lunch, 3 nights of accommodation in Cusco - 1 night of accommodation in the Sacred Valley - 1 night of accommodation in Aguas Calientes - Daily breakfast

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Pisco airport tax (USD 5.00 per person), Nazca airport tax (USD 14 per person), Flight tickets Lima - Cusco - Lima

Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto

Visiting Lima is always a rewarding experience! We booked an early evening visit to the awesome "Huaca Pucllana" inca ruins, rather impressive with the scenic lights on. Right after the visit, reservations were made at "Huaca Pucllana Dining Experience", a restaurant by the acclaimed Chef Marilú Madueño! No need to say we got a table almost in front of the main pyramid! What a feeling! We had a fantastic dinner, with courteous and kind service, a nice wine and Chef Marilú Madueño outstanding cuisine - Italian flavors and Peruvian touches. We loved the experience! Bon Appétit!

4. Maravillas de Lima Huacachina, Nazca & Paracas 02dias/01Noche

Inca Trilogy Tours
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In this tour you will discover one of the best tourist place near to Lima we will learn about the history of the Nasca Culture, also we will see beautifull landscape and sea animals.

Inclusions: overflight in Nasca, Private transportation, Box Lunch, Lunch, taxes, Ballestas Island, Adventures sport, Buggies and Sanboarding, 1 Night in Ica

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Reviewed By _P5309CM

Good service (attention, transportation, food etc), the nicest communication and super memorable locations/activities. The excursion is a MUST when in Lima. The little things I didn’t think I would enjoy - I DID, like pisco tasting in the end of the day. Thank you so much Lion!

5. 12 Day Highlights of Peru: Lima, Nazca, Colca, Titikaka, Cusco & Machu Picchu

Gray Line Peru
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An opportunity to discover the wonders Peru has to offer on bus tour through its coast and highlands; our travel companions? the ocean's breeze, the silent of the desert and the tall mountains home to one of the biggest empires of the continent.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transfers airport/hotel/airport, City tour, Bus regular Lima-Paracas, Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit tour, 1 night accommodation in Lima-Daily breakfast, Transfers bus station/wharf/bus station-Ballestas Islands motor boat excursion, Bus regular Paracas-Nasca, Transfer bus station/hotel/Nasca airport/bus station, Nasca Lines overflight from Nasca-Bus regular Nasca-Arequipa, 1 night accommodation in Nasca-1 night on board-Daily breakfast, Transfer bus station/hotel, 2 days/1 night Colca Canyon-Transfer Colca/Puno, 1 night in Arequipa-1 night in Colca-Daily breakfast, Uros and Taquile Islands with typical lunch-Transfer hotel/bus station, Puno/Cusco by bus with lunch and visits on route, 2 nights accommodation in Puno-Daily breakfast, Transfers bus station/hotel/train station/hotel/airport, Archeological Park of Sacsayhuaman tour-City tour, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu excursion-Buffet lunch, 3 nights accommodation in Cusco-1 night accommodation in the Sacred Valley –Daily breakfast

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Pisco airport tax (USD 5.00 per person), Nazca airport tax (USD 14 per person), Flight ticket Cusco - Lima

Reviewed By 1234texas

It is possible to trek into the site, but for most people the train is the option. The trip is about an hour and one half and is wonderful. There is so much to see on the trip that you would like the train tp go slower! For most of the ride, the river will be in clear view, but the mountain views are really spectacular.

6. Private Tour To Nazca Lines From Lima

Cusco Holiday Peru Servicios Turisticos
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Nasca Lines – The Sacred Landscape The lines are known as geoglyphs – drawings on the ground made by removing rocks and earth to create a “negative” image. The rocks which cover the desert have oxidized and weathered to a deep rust color, and when the top 12-15 inches of rock is removed, a light-colored, high contrasting sand is exposed. Because there’s so little rain, wind and erosion, the exposed designs have stayed largely intact for 500 to 2000 years. Scientists believe that the majority of lines were made by the Nasca people who flourished from around A.D. 1 to 700. Certain areas of the pampa look like a well-used chalk board, with lines overlapping other lines, and designs cut through with straight lines of both ancient and more modern origin.

Inclusions: 24-hour-support, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private tour, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle with A/C, 30 - 45 minutes Flight over the Nazca LineS

Exclusions: Insurance of any kind, Gratuities

Reviewed By Valerie D

After a 10 day Traveling adventure with a group through another traveling group, my friend and I opted for a private tour of Rainbow Mountain! Unfortunately it snowed on the day we reserved our tour; however it was one of our most enjoyable days due to the kindness of our guide Richard. He was very informative regarding the history and culture of the area and people. We were able to see some beautiful sites on the way to and home. We met some local folks, stopped by a lovely place to eat Los Cabanas and have coffee. The food was awesome!! Richard took some beautiful photos and was patient with us when we wanted to stop to view some sights/alpacas!! The time with Cusco Holiday Peru Servicios Turisticos was one of our most favorite and memorable!! Thanks for such a wonderful time and adventure!!

7. Cahuachi Pyramids

get2nazca.com from Lima, Jr. Lima 160, Nasca 11401, Peru Get2nazca.com
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Enjoy a visit to the ceremonial center of the Nazca culture, the tour is flexible and can be scheduled from 6 am until 4 pm. Tour takes 3 hours, Takes 45 minutes of a bumpy ride to reach the Cahuachi Pyramids, You will be accompanied by an expert local tour guide-

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By jtsnau

Carlos ensured I got the most out of the Nazca flight by providing a pre-flight presentation on what to expect and what to look for. The flight itself was definately worth every cent. Afterward, I was taken by Juan on a guided tour of the Chauchilla archeological site to see the 2000 year old mummies. Juan was a wealth of knowledge. All in all, a great experience from Get2nazca!

8. Nazca Lines flight And Chauchilla cemetery tour combo

Get2Peru.com
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Enjoy the best tour package in Nazca, the flight and the land tour to Chauchilla cemetery. Our service starts in Nazca town including the transfer to the airport to fly the Nazca lines and continue the visit to the necropolis in a guided tour with a local tour guide. The service is in group service.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Airport/Departure Tax

Reviewed By john_percival

We were unable to come to Peru due to the pandemic and despite emailing the organisers, we had no reply to our request to defer our experience. I was aware of the no refund policy but other organisers had invoked the force majeure clause giving us the opportunity to rebook our trip when safe. I was even more disappointed to receive our trip vouchers for a trip we couldn’t participate in.

9. Full Day Tour to Paracas and Chincha Slave Tunnels from Lima

Peru Hop
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Wondering what to do in Lima, escape the city day on this tour from Lima. Take a boat out to the Ballestas Islands, the National Reserve tour in Paracas and visit Hacienda San Jose, in Chincha. This full day tour includes hotel pick up and transportation from Lima to the islands by coach. This tour is good for couples, good for solo travelers and good for big groups.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Pick up and drop off at your hotel, 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island, Paracas National Reserve Tour, Chincha Secret Slaves Tunnels, Bilingual Guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Pradeep K

Where do I start? I’m a solo traveler who booked a ticket to Peru 4 days before the flight and I’ve never been to South America and nor can I speak Spanish which made me anxious. Peru Hop was the first company I contacted via email and they have been super helpful!! From all the communication, the arrangements, Peru hop made it so so easy!! It’s not like the hop on hop off buses in Europe, this is a tour full of experiences and I’m always skeptical for paying to travel around but this is well worth it. More importantly the guides were great in particular Ricardo!! This guy made me feel so welcomed, talked to me like we’ve know each other for ages. He answered all my questions, made enquirer for me, and looked after me. Alex have such good insight to the national reserve. I met wonderful people and had the best time of my life. I’m booking Peru Hop again for Cusco to lake titicaca. I don’t usually write reviews but I had to share how good they were.

10. 12-Night Peru from Lima: Nazca, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno

Misterios Peru - Lima
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Enjoy a fascinating 12-day tour in Peru, visiting the main attractions including Lima, Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines, Cusco, Machu Picchu Puno, Titicaca Lake and more. Your tour includes a professional guide and accommodation.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary (3-star hotel), Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local guide, Hotel pickup, Round-trip shared transfer

Exclusions: Airport taxes and fees (paid upon arrival and departure), Local and international flights, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By StevenM92

I visited with my 19 y/o daughter in JAN 2020. If I were to do this again, I would not do the 8-day, but would book my own accommodations, transportation within Lima, Cusco, and Agua Calliente. I would do a 1 day Sacred Valley tour from Cusco. I would uber it to Otallatambo, and take the train to/from Agua Calliente, to visit Machu Picchu. I would book my own bus service from Cusco to Puno. The bus from Cusco to Puno was supposed to have wifi, and a bathroom, but it did not. I would book a 1 day Lake Titicaca tour from Puno. I did not like the hotels in Lima or Cusco, but really did like the hotel in Puno. It was in a great location. We were often waiting on tour transportation that was running late. There were several occasions that I considered getting an uber, rather than risking missing our next train or flight due to transportation running late. On one occasion, the driver was an hour late picking us up, and he was speeding and dangerously passing cars on the wrong side of the road as it was pouring rain through the mountains. I called out that driver and told him that it was unsafe, and directed him to slow down so that we made it to the train station alive, even if we miss our train. When booking, I thought that Machu Picchu and Lima were going to overshadow everything else. However, the experiences at Lake Titicaca, the Sacred Valley, and Cusco were a pleasant surprise. I see myself returning to Cusco and the Sacred Valley rather than Lima. This was an amazing experience, but I believe that it would be even better if the same places were visited, but 1 day "tours" were taken of the Sacred Valley and Lake Titicaca.

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