Climate Change Route Classic Paracas Extension

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CLIMATE CHANGE ROUTE – Paracas National Reserve (ENGLISH) 03 Days / 02 Nights EXPLORANDES San Fernando 287 – Miraflores, Perú Phone (+51) (1) - 200 6100 Katty@explorandes.com www.explorandes.com

Paracas lies East of a small bay, North of the Peninsula with the same name, 22 kilometers south of Pisco. 75 km north from Ica and 261 km south from Lima. The climate has an average annual temperature of 22 º C and is mostly sunny. It's a very windy area whose very strong air currents carrying sand, known as Paracas, can get an average speed of 15 km / h with a maximum of 32 km/h.

The main attractions of this resort area are a pleasant climate, the beach, the homes by the sea, the sailing club, the hotels and its restaurants and typical seafood local cuisine.

Since it is a fishing port, it is also the take of point to start the excursions to visit the Ballestas Islands. Also, within its boundaries lies the Paracas National Reserve, the first marine reserve of the Peruvian coast and a chance to see Humboldt Penguins, Boobies, Pelicans and other marine birdlife as well as sea lions.

ITINERARY: Day 1 LIMA / ICA/PARACAS Pick up and private transportation transfer from your hotel to Ica. You will visit the Hacienda Caravedo, an industrial distillery, where you will appreciate and learn about the manufacturing process and understand why the Pisco beverage is held inside the heart of the Peruvians.

Transfer to hotel in Paracas. Lunch included. (Lunch)

Day 2 PARACAS/FULL DAY CLIMATE CHANGE ROUTE Morning departure from your hotel and transfer to the dock to board the boat that will take you to the famous Ballestas Islands, where you will be able to observe up close the sea lions and Humboldt penguins. Returning to the dock and continue the journey to the Paracas National Reserve visiting the Interpretation Center. You will receive guidance and information about the Reserve, the conservation activities and the effects of climate change in the area.

Continue the visit to the wetland in the Bay of Paracas in front of the Interpretation Center, which is a good spot for bird watching: gulls, sandpipers, plovers, herons, flamingos and skimmers. Just a few meters away, the paleontological viewpoint called Yumaque is located.

This is an interesting path where you can observe fossils of marine invertebrates such as snails and shells. Finally visit the famous Cathedral rock formation that succumbed in the earthquake of 2007. Transfer to the Paracas (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner included) hotel Day 3 PARACAS/LIMA After breakfast, transfer back to Lima on our private transportation. Assistance on arrival - End of services. (Breakfast included) RATES: Prices in US Dollars, per passenger in double room.

Number of passengers Price per passenger in US$

2

3

4-6

7-9

10 - 12

13 - 15

16 - 20

Single Supplement

995

784

657

530

450

349

335

240

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Included:  English speaking guides.  Tours and entrances to sites mentioned.  Meals as detailed  Private Round trip transportation LIMA/PARACAS-ICA/LIMA Not included:  Nazca Lines overflight  Meals not detailed.  Insurance, extras, VAT (IGV), Tips, Gratuities, personal expenses, laundry.

IMPORTANT NOTES: At time of booking following information is necessary: Complete name, nationality, date of birth and Passport number.

Confirmation is subject to availability.

Prices are valid from October 15 until December 31, 2014 To Book your extension contact: info@explorandes.com REF CODE: COP2014-PARACAS Payments In order to guarantee quality of guides, spaces in hotels and many other collateral services, our policy is to pre-pay contracted services prior to passenger’s arrival date.

Form of payment: Deposit: BCP Dollar account 194-282227286-1-08 EXPLORANDES SAC Wire transfer ACCOUNT INFORMATION

BANCO DE CREDITO DEL PERU MIAMI AGENCY 121 ALHAMBRA PLAZA, SUITE 1200

CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 ABA NUMBER 067015355 SWIFT:BCPLUS33 BENEFICIARY: EXPLORANDES S.A.C. CTA.CTE N° 201-03-00-1000093-3 Cancellations All passengers are subject to a cancellation fee, which will be charged according to the number of days prior to arrival in which the trip is being cancelled and in accordance with policies from third party providers such hotel, transportation companies, etc.

The following penalties fees/apply to cancellations:  

0 - 15 days prior = 100% of total cost 16 – 30 days prior = 50% of total cost

Insurance and medical issues We strongly recommend the use of a travel/medical insurance plan. If a member of a group gets sick or is incapacitated, we take care of him by getting a qualified doctor to him/her. In these cases, extra costs are assumed by the individual client, including hospitalization if necessary. In the case of accident and/or necessary emergency evacuation, the individual will cover all expenses. This is why we recommend the purchase of a travel/medical insurance purchased at home.

Responsibilities Important – Read carefully Explorandes SAC reserves the right to modify or withdraw any travel arrangements when deemed necessary, in the best interest of our clients. We reserve the right to refuse, accept or retain any person as a member on any of our trips. Baggage is carried at owners risk throughout the tour.

Explorandes SAC, acts only in the capacity of an AGENT, upon the legal conditions that, while exercising every possible precaution, it is not responsible for injury, sickness, damage, loss, additional expenses, accidental delay or other irregularities which may be caused either through willful or negligent acts or omissions on the part of companies or individuals providing or engaged in transportation, accommodation or other services related to the accomplishment of the tour, or through natural disasters, social upheavals or acts of nature.

On day trips, you will be sometimes asked to sign an affidavit, which acts as a release form for risks incurred during your excursion, which is a usual practice for some operators.