The Children of the Stars

Explore the mystical deserts of Peru, UFO legends, Nazca Lines, and ancient sites await on this 4×4 journey under the stars.

what will you experience on this journey?

Discover Peru’s southern mysteries in a 4×4 adventure through desert landscapes and ancient civilizations. Visit UFO hotspots, camp under the stars, soar over the Nazca Lines, and explore archaeological wonders connecting the Earth, sky, and humanity.

Duration
07 days / 06 nights

Best for
Adventure travelers, mystery seekers, and off-road explorers

Destinations
Lima – Paracas – Ica – Nazca – Lima

Activity Level
ight to Moderate

Itinerary

Day 01 / … / Lima

¡Welcome to Peru!
Upon arrival at Jorge Chávez International Airport, a representative of Peru 4×4 Adventures / Quality Travel International will be waiting for you. Transfer to the hotel and check-in (15:00 hrs). Short briefing about the expedition and use of the 4×4 units, as well as safety regulations.
Overnight. (–)

Day 02 / Lima – Paracas (303 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure at 07:00 hrs in 4×4 vehicles to the city of Paracas. En route, visit the town of Chilca, known for its reports of UFO sightings. We will be able to visit the town, talk with locals, and taste the famous UFO ice cream.
Continue to the archaeological site of Tambo Colorado, an Inca settlement (1450 A.D.) located in the province of Pisco. Its name refers to the predominant red color of its adobe walls — some of the best-preserved ruins in Peru.

At 17:00 hrs, transfer to the meeting point with buggies to start the tour through the beautiful dunes. We’ll stop at a high viewpoint for photos and sandboarding before arriving at an exclusive tent prepared in a private area of the desert.
Enjoy a bonfire, welcome drink, cheeseboard, assorted hams, soft music, and a gourmet dinner under the stars.
Overnight in Glamping – Paracas (B, D)

Day 03 / Paracas – Ica (220 km)

Breakfast at the Glamping.
08:00 hrs – Depart to Paracas for a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, where you’ll observe sea lions, seals, Humboldt penguins, and seabirds.
Visit the Julio C. Tello Museum, featuring ceramics and textiles of the Paracas culture, and the Interpretation Center of the Paracas Reserve. Enjoy panoramic views of the bay and migratory birds.

Enter the Paracas National Reserve, crossing the sand valley to the bay’s shores. Pass beaches like Caquio, Carhuas, and Tunga, with views of the Guano Islands and Santa Rosita.
Lunch (box lunch) and continue to Ica. Arrival and hotel check-in.
Overnight in Ica (B, BXL)

Day 04 / Ica – Regional Museum + Huacachina – Nazca

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the Huacachina Lagoon, “The Oasis of America,” surrounded by dunes and desert landscapes. Continue to the Regional Museum of Ica to explore artifacts from Paracas, Nasca, Wari, Ica-Chincha, and Inca cultures.
Visit a traditional Pisco and wine bodega to learn about the distillation process and enjoy a tasting. Continue to Nazca.
Overnight in Nazca (B)

Day 05 / Overflight of the Nazca Lines

Breakfast at the hotel.
We recommend having breakfast after the flight. Take an overflight above the mysterious Nazca Lines, an extensive network of geoglyphs depicting animals and geometric figures over 350 km². Among the main figures: the Hummingbird, Monkey, Dog, and Astronaut.
Continue with a guided visit to the Cahuachi archaeological complex, a vast ceremonial center believed to be where the Nazca Lines originated. Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Nazca (B)

Day 06 / Nazca – Lima (438 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Depart early toward Lima. En route, stop at the Antonini Museum, dedicated to Nazca culture, and the Maria Reiche House Museum, displaying her research, photos, maps, and archaeological findings.
Arrival in Lima and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Lima (B)