2 Days
2 Destinations
12 GUESTS (MAX)
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Learn moreDiscover the natural beauty of southern Peru with our 2-day, 1-night tour. Explore the Paracas National Reserve and marvel at the Ballestas Islands, home to an incredible diversity of marine life. Immerse yourself in the magic of the Huacachina oasis, where you can enjoy an exciting dune buggy ride. Also, be amazed by the mysterious Nazca Lines from a unique perspective. Rest comfortably in a night’s accommodation in the Ica Dunes, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. An unforgettable experience awaits you on this fascinating tour of southern Peru!
Comfortable camping with private chef and portable toilet. Modern vehicles with private driver.
Some steep inclines at high altitudes, that can be regarded as strenuous. With sufficient pre-trail training, its easily achievable.
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
Hiking, trekking, and camping.
Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 5..
We will start with the pick up at the hotel at 04:00 am. Destination to the port of Paracas where we will arrive at 08:00 am. Here we will have between 30 to 40 minutes to have breakfast (not included). Then we will start our check-in at the port of Chaco to begin our adventure visiting one of the largest marine reserves in South America, the Ballestas Islands, where you can see the famous candelabra, an enigmatic geoglyph 180 m long and 1.2 m deep that can only be seen from the sea or the air due to its location. We continue with our tour to the Ballestas Islands where we will be able to appreciate important marine fauna, such as large colonies of guano birds, Humboldt penguins and friendly sea lions, with a little luck we will be able to see dolphins. Then we will visit the Interpretation Center of the Paracas National Reserve where we will be able to learn more about the fauna, flora and interesting facts about the Paracas Peninsula. We will travel through the desert until we reach a rock formation called La Catedral where we can enjoy the view of the sea. This desert is one of the most beautiful in Peru and forms a beautiful landscape with the contrasting color of the sea. We will also be able to visit the beaches La Mina and Playa Roja, which stands out for the reddish color of the coast, which is the most unusual on the Peruvian coast. One of the most important pre-Columbian civilizations of Ancient Peru (Paracas) had its development in this beautiful landscape.
We will be back at the hotel at 02:00 p.m. at the hotel, you will have the afternoon free to rest and walk around the city.
For this day, we will start with the pick-up at your hotel at 07:00 a.m. to arrive at the airfield at 11:00 a.m. We will take an exciting flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. From the sky, you will have impressive views of the geometric figures and animals that have intrigued researchers for decades (duration 35 minutes).
At 12:00 p.m. we will begin the trip to Huacachina, upon arrival we will have a delicious lunch (included in the tour). After lunch and taking a break, we will continue with the tour of the Huacachina Oasis and we will do the exciting activities of Buggies and Sandboarding in the dunes.
Finally, at 07:30 p.m. we will return to Ica to be able to return to Lima.
Please read the information provided carefully as it will help answer all your questions about our services.
If you wish, we can pick you up from the airport to give you a warm welcome to the city of Cusco and transfer you to your hotel, so you must inform us of your flight details at least 14 days before your trip. On the day of your arrival, please look for our representative who will be holding a sign with the META Peru logo at the airport (coordinate when making your reservation).
The information talk will take place the night before the trek at 6:00 pm at our office or at your hotel.
FIRST, to book your INCA TRAIL tour to Machu Picchu, we need you to fill out our reservation form by clicking BOOK NOW on our home page as well as to the right side of the tour of your choice or click here on the INQUIRE NOW link to contact us so we can give you the best options during your stay in PERU.
Please note that we cannot purchase your Machu Picchu tickets without the following information:
Remember: that during the period of 2025 the tickets to the Inca citadel (MACHUPICCHU) are in high demand so we recommend you make the reservation in advance to guarantee an unforgettable quality experience.
***Copies of the passport of each participant are required in order to reserve the tickets for the visit to the Inca citadel (MACHUPÍCCHU)!
SECOND, we require a deposit of $250.00 USD per person, in order to purchase the entrance tickets to the archaeological park of MACHUPICCHU. You can make your deposit by clicking on the symbols VISA, PAYPAL or the payment method that is enabled when you click on BOOK NOW that is located on the right side of the chosen tour or you can also send us a message to our email to contact you, this link will be found in INQUIRE NOW.
We would appreciate it if you pay in cash at our office (we accept US dollars or Peruvian soles) during your briefing 2 or 4 days before your trip. We have many ATMs in downtown Cusco. You can also pay with VISA or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay a 5.5% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. To pay your balance via PAYPAL, you must log in to your PAYPAL account using our email address of metaperutravel@gmail.com.
We recommend you pay in cash at our offices to avoid this charge.
At META PERU your care and experience is the most important thing.
¡Yes! You must bring your original passport and it is very important that it has the same passport number that you sent us to book your permit for the Machu Picchu Tour or package. Your passport will be checked when you enter Machu Picchu and when you board the train. In case you are renewing your passport, please send us a copy of your old passport to secure your permission and be able to change it when you get your new passport. If so, please send us a copy of your new passport as soon as possible.
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In the event that you are unable to finish the trek due to health reasons, our team will take you to the nearest town for assistance with transportation. We always carry oxygen on our treks for any respiratory issues. In extreme cases, we can arrange for a helicopter at your expense. (Travel insurance required, recommended). There are no refunds in the unlikely situation that you are unable to finish the trek.
Generally, those who need help getting off the trail are taken to Ollantaytambo and if they recover quickly they continue the journey to Aguas Calientes (cost incurred by the trekker) and visit Machu Picchu according to the original plan.
Unfortunately, the answer is No. Once the permits have been purchased, the Peruvian government does not allow any changes, so we cannot change any dates after the permit has been purchased. The permits are also non-transferable and non-refundable. If you cancel your Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 4 days, the deposit is not refundable at all.
Of course! Round-trip transfer to your hotel is included in all our packages! If you have booked your hotel in the Sacred Valley, we will drop you off there and vice versa.
If you are satisfied with the services provided, a tip is appreciated by our staff, although it is not mandatory. While it may not be a custom, it is of great importance to the people who will take care of you during the trek. It inspires excellent service and is an ingrained feature of the tourism industry in many META Peru destinations. Of course, you are free to tip as much as you like, depending on your perception of the quality and length of your trip. Remember, tipping is not mandatory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Yes, we are a local, sustainable and responsible tour operator that incorporates universal principles of tourism: protecting the environment and benefiting local communities by respecting their culture and religion. With this in mind, we have trained all our local staff to know, respect and understand local places and people in relation to the environment.
You can rent from us, please request it in the briefing or at the time of making your reservation.
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