NASCA | PAMPAS GALERAS NATIONAL RESERVE

Overview

The national reserve is located 95 km from Nasca, at about 3,650 m, on the route to Cusco, where the main conservation center in Peru for vicuña, alpaca, llama, and guanaco (camelids adapted to the extreme cold of the Andes) is located. Visitors can also see vizcachas (wild rodents), eagles, ducks (wild birds), and the flight of condors, as well as enjoy the flora and fauna of this place close to the sky. Payment: 50% deposit to secure the reservation (via bank transfer, Western Union, PayPal, or major credit/debit cards), remaining 50% paid upon arrival. PayPal purchases include 180 days of purchase protection. Cancellation policy applies (details not provided here). To make a reservation, personal information and the corresponding payment must be sent; the reservations department will then send a receipt or electronic receipt, which must be printed and presented at the start of the tour. A minimum of two people is required for this excursion. Prices are in dollars and are per person.

Tour Highlights

• Vicuña, alpaca, llama, and guanaco camelids
• Vizcachas (wild rodents), eagles, and ducks (wild birds)
• Condor flight sightings
• Site museum with local wildlife
• Explanation of the Chaccu, an ancient vicuña shearing practice without sacrifice