Paracas & Nazca

Visit Paracas & Nasca

The Ica region has incredible attractions that go into millennial cultures, large Dunes and the famous Lines in its pampas of Nazca. In summary we have:

The Ballestas Islands also called “the small Galapagos” is the perfect place to admire the famous Candelabro Geoglyph, a giant three-pronged figure etched into the sandy hills, which is more than 150m high and 50m wide. Also you will appreciated large herds of noisy sea lions sprawl on the rocks. The most common guano-producing birds in this area are the guanay cormorant, the Peruvian booby and the Peruvian pelican, seen in colonies several thousand strong. You’ll also see the cute Humboldt penguin and, if you’re lucky, dolphins.

Paracas is blessed with the most spectacular stretch of coast along the Peruvian shoreline. The unique landscape features a saltladen desert that runs down to a deep blue sea through horseshoe-shaped beaches, gigantic cliffs and rocky bluffs carved out by the wind and waves. The Paracas National Reserve, which stretches across 335.000 hectares, is one of the country’s best beach destinations and allow visitors to appreciate the beauty of the place and its diverse flora and fauna.

Nazca and the word “Lines” belong together; Nazca is an ancient geometric lines and animal geoglyphs that crisscross the Nazca desert. Like all great unexplained mysteries, these great etchings on the pampa, thought to have been made by a pre-Inca civilization between AD 450 and 600, and attract a variable fan of visitors.

Question marks still hang over how they were made and by whom. Documented for the first time by North American scientist Paul Kosok in 1939 and declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1994, the lines today are the south coast’s biggest tourist attraction of Peru.

Oasis Huacachina:

The Huacachina oasis is an aesthetically perfect desert located 4km west of Ica, is a firmly established stopover on Southern Peru’s and interesting for visitors that would like to walk through the dunes or enjoy a experience of Sandboarding, dune-buggie rides and good-old romantic night.

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Excelente la visita de dos días al Cañón del Colca! El vehículo estaba en excelentes condiciones, y el hotel en Coporaque fue una muy buena elección. Nuestra guía era muy amable y conocía bien la zona, así que nos podía brindar explicaciones interesantes y relevantes de lo que veíamos. Es un gran paseo, con actividades muy variadas para dos días. En particular, el avistaje de cóndores estuvo genial. El paisaje es impresionante y muy cambiante entre Arequipa y el Valle del Colca, y tuvimos mucha suerte con el clima, a pesar de ser temporada de lluvias. Recomiendo hacer el paseo de dos días, porque las distancias son largas para hacerlo todo en el mismo día. Roberto C. (02/2020)

Toda mi familia tomamos un tour al Colca, visitamos el pueblo del Colca, estuvimos en la Cruz del Cóndor, nos bañamos en la piscina de aguas termales, visitamos el pueblo de Llanque, etc, nos halojamos en el Hotel Mamayachi en el pueblo de Coporaque , con muy buena vista, habitaciones limpias y excelente comida. Los servicios de traslados, visitas y precios fueron cumplidos a cabalidad. Fue una experiencia muy agradable, que recomendaría a todos. Es una empresa muy seria. ¡Excelente! Edgard Fredy L (03/2020)

Hemos pasado dos dias maravillosos de excursión por el Cañón del Colca, un cañón que no se pueden perder si viajan a Peru. He de destacar la amabilidad y profesionalidad de nuestro guía Jorge y también de nuestro conductor Alfredo, han sido en todo momento muy amables y nos han explicado con todo detalle el Cañón y sus pueblitos. Dormimos en Casa Mamayachiy también todo un acierto. Sin duda alguna recomendaría este tour por su gran majestuosidad en paisajes y por la profesionalidad de su personal. estherika - Zaragoza, España (12/2019)

Tuve la oportunidad de hacer el tour al cañón del Colca de 2 días con mi familia , nos toco Antonio como guia . Destaco su excelente disposición , conocimiento y preocupación . Nos toco una tormenta y a pesar de eso nos acompañó en todas las actividades . Su disposición con el turista es sobresaliente , mis felicitaciones . Los lugares que visitamos son maravillosos y Antonio con sus explicaciones le dio el contexto a cada lugar visitado . La calidad del servicio y de las comidas se nota . Sin duda uno de los operadores más recomendables en Arequipa Sergio G. / Chillan, Chile (01-2020)

Agradecemos a Giardino Tours, en especial a Carmen Rosa que ha sido la persona que nos ha diseñado un circuito maravilloso por Perú. Además, el personal de la empresa con la que he tenido el gusto de tratar, tanto Karla como Juanita, que han estado en todo momento pendientes de nuestro grupo y solucionar cualquier incidencia rápidamente. También nuestro agradecimiento a sus guías, Joel, Gerber, Mitzy, José Luis y Carmen Rosa Canales, y a todos los conductores, gracias a todos ellos, nuestro viaje a Perú ha sido un gran éxito. Hemos disfrutado de la hospitalidad peruana, de sus hermosos e irrepetibles paisajes y su riquísima y sana comida. Será un viaje que siempre recordaremos y recomendamos a todos aquellos que estén dudando si hacer un viaje tan largo vale la pena. Claro que vale la pena, ha sido inolvidable. En resumen, muy buena atención, inmejorable servicio y han cumplido con todas nuestras expectativas en nuestro circuito por Perú. Abrazos para todos del grupo SANZ. Rufino Sanz. España. ( Peru Cultural 15 días 2018)

Hallo, Wir möchten uns nochmals ganz herzlich für die sehr gute Organisation bedanken. Es war eine tolle Reise, und es hat alles geklappt. Wir haben von Ihnen alle nötigen Unterlagen und Informationen erhalten, Führer und Chauffeur waren stets pünktlich vor Ort, und die Hotels waren gut. Auch in Bolivien hatten wir keine Probleme, wir waren mit „Turisbus“ sehr zufrieden. Es ist schwierig, Höhepunkte zu nennen, da es überall schön und interessant war. Spezielle Erlebnisse waren die Tage auf dem Titicacasee sowie der Besuch das Salar de Uyuni. Für meinen Mann war der Abstecher in den Urwald der Höhepunkt; er kam begeistert zurück. Er hatte eine ausgezeichnete und gut deutsch sprechende Führerin. Unsere Erwartungen wurden in jeder Beziehung erfüllt. Balthasar und Maria Alig, die Schweiz (Peru /Bolvia 19 days)

Thank you so much Giadino Tours and especially Karla, for organizing such a great trip through the south of Peru for me and my friends! It was great that you planned everything according to our wishes and during the three–week-tour it all worked out perfectly, to every station or new place we got there was somebody waiting for us, to pick us up and take to the hotel and back. We didnt have to worry or organize anything for ourseleves, so we felt very comfortable during the trip and also before and after, because you took care of everything and checked on us frequently. Thanks again for everything, we had a wonderful time!!! Lozada Cristina and friends - Golden South 14 days.

Hello! We had a fantastic trip and much of this was due to your excellent organisation of our route, transportation and accommodation. Thank you. Communication was very good, If we were to venture your way again we would most certainly use your services and indeed we would have no hesitation in recommending you to other people. Reviews seem to relate mostly to trips to Colca Canyon and there is very little mention that you can organise excellent longer itineraries as you did for us. Food for thought perhaps. There must be a big market for indepent travellers such as us who want to use the services of a local agent in whom they think they can trust. It remains only for us to thank you again for organising a splendid trip. I will send you some photos when i have sorted them out. Best wishes! Bill and Suzie Graham. Lambourne UK - The Andean Triangle 24 days

La experiencia de nuestro tour "El Sur de Oro" con Giardino ha sido espectacular. Un equipo entregado a nuestro bienestar, con horarios puntuales de recogida en nuestros hoteles, un circuito de visitas acertadamente escogido, una gran capacidad de adaptar programas a ciertos imprevistos (la huelga de Arequipa no fue obstáculo) y una gran calidad en todos los servicios digna de elogio. Gracias a tod@s por hacer de nuestras vacaciones un recuerdo inolvidable!!! Esteban Pujantel - España (Agosto 2019)

Four of us took a three night trip to The Colca Canyon, the third deepest canyon in the world, full of history, colorful indigenous people, incredible scenery and flying condors. It was a magical and unforgettable trip. Luis Z (Feb 2020)

For such a complex and tailored tour over 15 days I have nothing to complain but just praise for the clockwork organization. Thanks again, we will be back for the North Perú and Selva tour in a couple of years and definitely ask Katia again for her expertise Cosmopolitan67

Sehr schöne Tour mit einem hervorragendem Guide und nicht zu vergessen der super Fahrer. Der Guide wusste genau wo wir den Condor finden, es wurden zahlreiche Stopps zum fotografieren gemacht. Vielen Dank für die 2 tollen Tage. Kussewitzer Nov 2019

"Abbiamo fatto un tour con questa agenzia. Tutto perfetto, a partire dalla Guida (Alex), alla sistemazione ed ai luoghi visitati. Abbiamo visto tutto nei tempi fissati e non ci hanno fatto mancare niente. Semplicemente splendidi!" Federico P

Thank you for all the help arranging and supporting our Peru trip.Arriving at the Sun Gate and the view of Machu Picchu was definitely a highlight of our trip. Having the cellphone was nice and provided reassurance the trip would go well. We really enjoyed Peru and your wonderful organization and the helpful staff made it very pleasant. Overall we had a great trip. Thanks again! Best Regards. Don & Nancy Piercy - Canada (Peru, Golden South 15 days 2019)

Hi Carmen Rosa, Here I am back in Italy. I wanted to thank you for the professionalism and efficiency you gave me in my trip to Peru 11 days. It was a fantastic journey. Very efficient and personal services and guides always at the top. I hope to return to your wonderful country in the future. Also Thanks to Karla please. Really thank you. – Best wishes and a big hug. Giovanni Mereghetti. Italy. (Peru 2019)

"Outstanding service. Would go with them again. Easy to work with. Very punctual and friendly. Made us feel at home" Cliffton B (November 2019)

"The guides and drives supplied were all of top quality and very helpful. We had 2 very enjoyable weeks. Highly recommended" Debbie K (December 2019)

"We booked the 2days 1night Tour to Colca Canyon and we couldn’t wish for a better experience. Everything was perfectly organized"..."If we come back to Peru we would definitely book again with Giardino Tours" La Hu (December 2019)

"Had a fantastic tour with a knowledgeable and easy going guide. Would definitely recommend Giardino tours to anyone interested in the salt flat tour." Chaz E (December 2019)

"We can not give a stronger recommendation. They are simply the best. Will definitely use them again and recommend them to all my friends!" Bjorn1960 (February 2020)