PARACAS RESERVE
PARACAS RESERVE
PARACAS RESERVE
PARACAS RESERVE
PARACAS RESERVE
Across the deserts Bike Trip
Paracas, Palpa and Nasca
This journey begins in Lima, heading south across the vast deserts of Ica. The ride takes us into the Paracas Reserve, a world‑class destination celebrated for its rich marine life and dramatic landscapes. Here, endless sandy lands meet towering cliffs that plunge into the Pacific Ocean, creating unforgettable scenery. From Paracas, we continue inland through the valleys of Palpa and Nasca. These lands were once home to ancient cultures that left behind extraordinary legacies. The most famous are the Nasca Lines, mysterious geoglyphs etched into the desert ground, still undeciphered to this day. Along the way, riders experience a blend of natural wonder and cultural heritage, cycling through terrain that connects sea, desert, valleys and history in one epic route.
Season: All year. Best from October to May.
5 stages / 4 biking days.
Level/skills: All.
Suggested Itinerary:
Stage 1: LIMA RIDE / PARACAS We´ll leave Lima city at 6 am for riding at Totoritas (Gravel XC) or Asia (singletracks). Ride ends around noon, and after lunch, we will drive to Paracas (3 hours more) arriving late afternoon. Paracas hostel.
Stage 2: PARACAS Starting around 6 a.m. for a full morning ride to the south side of the Paracas Reserve (gravel XC). Return to hotel around 2 to 3 pm. Paracas.
Stage 3: PARACAS / NASCA A boat ride to Ballestas Islands in the morning, once back at 11am we will have to be ready to continue driving south to Ica, where we´ll lunch, then to Palpa (2pm) and Nasca. A short ride from Huayurí to the Palpa Valley (gravel) to end at 5pm with time enough to drive to Nasca and arrive 7pm.
Stage 4: NASCA We´ll ride early to Cahuachi Citadel exploring the desert and the valley. Back in Nasca early afternoon, maybe with enough time for the flight over Nasca Lines or just to relax.
Stage 5: NASCA / LIMA A day to get back to Lima, trip is 9 hours.
* Weather may change plans and itinerary.
INCLUSIONS: Private transportation. 3 star hostels, upgrades available in Nasca and Paracas.
NOT INCLUDED: Meals or any personal spend. Additional activities. upgrade to 3, 4 or 5 star hotels.
Bikes by request.
About the Places:
Paracas is one of the most important protected natural areas along the coast, so one important thing is to have a respectful behaviour with the environment and follow the instructions of sustainable visit in a natural area using the marked trails.
At the National Reserve of Paracas, you will enjoy the amazing desert views, aside from the relaxation of the beaches. The route to take will depend on riders’ fitness and will take you along beaches and cliffs onto a ground of compact sand known here as conchales by open tracks and gravel roads. No narrow singletracks and most important FAR FROM THE TOURISTS HORDS.
Nasca and Palpa are places where developed ancient pre hispanic cultures like Paracas and Nasca, place of famous petroglyphs and geoglyphs like the Nasca Lines. Is a very dry lands with just few days a year with rain or myst.
November to May Best Season
In these months the sun is almost present and landscapes look brilliant, perfect time to enjoy the coast, anyway, from June to September, winter months in the coast, it´s still possible to have some sunny hours. Take note that in these months occurencies of strong winds with sand storms may stop all activities.
What to bring:
Bring your personal equipment.
Depending on the level any ride is no less than three hours, and support is limited to few road points, you must carry at least 2 Lt of water, some snacks and fruits.
A wind vest or a couple of layers on winter days and a lot of sunscreen in summer.
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OUR CONDITIONS:
Any broken or damaged part of the bike or equipment, intentionally or not, caused by riders or terrain issues must get paid back at commercial prices (ex: frame, levers, gears, derailleur, tyres, wheels, helmet, gloves, etc).
Any injury caused by any reason during the ride is the full responsibility of the rider and any medical or transportation cost must be covered by the rider. This is an adventure sport activity subject by its nature to any kind of non-expected events.
