



by Peru Hop
This two-day bus tour from Lima covers several key attractions in southern Peru. The trip includes a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines, where passengers view the large geoglyphs from the air. Travelers also take a two-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Islands to observe local wildlife. In Paracas, the itinerary features a visit to a vineyard in Ica with a guided pisco tasting. The tour ends with a two-hour dune buggy and sandboarding session in the Huacachina desert, including a sunset toast. Transportation is provided in air-conditioned vehicles with onboard restrooms and high-speed Wi-Fi available through Peru Hop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. A bilingual guide accompanies most parts of the tour, except for the private ground transfer to and from Nazca, which is unguided.
Departure from Lima
Depart Lima at 6:00 AM on an air-conditioned Peru Hop bus equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi. Travel south along Peru’s Pacific coast, arriving in Paracas around 10:00 AM.
240 min
Ballestas Islands Speedboat
Take a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and seabird colonies. Observe the Candelabra geoglyph on the desert cliffside and possibly dolphins nearby.
120 min
Ica Vineyard Tour
Travel inland to a vineyard in Ica, the center of Peru’s pisco production. Participate in a guided distillery tour, learn the production process, and taste various artisanal piscos.
180 min
Huacachina Oasis and Dunes
Arrive at Huacachina Oasis around 3:00 PM. Spend free time exploring the lagoon and dunes. Then, take a dune buggy ride over the largest sand dunes in South America followed by a sandboarding session.
180 min
Shuttle to Nazca
Leave Huacachina at 7:00 AM by private shuttle heading to Nazca. Travel through desert landscapes, arriving around 11:00 AM for the next activity.
240 min
Nazca Lines Flight
Fly over the UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines to see geoglyphs like monkeys and hummingbirds. A window seat is guaranteed. Original passport required for check-in.
40 min
Cantalloc Aqueducts Visit
Optionally visit the Cantalloc Aqueducts, pre-Incan spiral stone structures channeling underground water for over 1,500 years and still operational.
60 min
Return to Huacachina
After Nazca, return to Huacachina with arrival by early evening. Take a short break before the final journey home.
240 min
Bus to Lima
At 7:00 PM, board the Peru Hop bus equipped with onboard Wi-Fi for the final trip to Lima. Arrival is expected around 11:30 PM, allowing time to review photos from Huacachina and Nazca.
300 min