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2 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Ballestas Islands, Paracas, Huacachina Dune Buggy and Sandboarding
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2 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Ballestas Islands, Paracas, Huacachina Dune Buggy and Sandboarding

by Peru Hop

2 days
Lima
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Overview

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.

Highlights

Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines
Two-hour dune buggy and sandboarding tour with sunset toast
Two-hour speedboat tour of the Ballestas Islands
Guided vineyard visit with pisco tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Air-conditioned transport with onboard restrooms and Wi-Fi

What's included

Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines
Two-hour dune buggy and sandboarding tour with sunset toast
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Two-hour speedboat tour of the Ballestas Islands
Bilingual guide
Vineyard visit with guided pisco tasting
Private ground transfer to and from Nazca without guide
High-speed onboard Wi-Fi available only via Peru Hop
Air-conditioned transportation
Onboard restrooms

What's not included

Lodging is not included.
Various fees and taxes are not covered.
Meals and beverages are excluded.
Nazca Airport tax is not included.
Costs for admission tickets are not covered.
Entrance charges are not included.

Itinerary

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

Return to Huacachina

After Nazca, return to Huacachina with arrival by early evening. Take a short break before the final journey home.

240 min

9

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

Languages

English (guide)English (written)Spanish (guide)Spanish (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
Mobile ticket
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Not advised during pregnancy
Reachable by public transport
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Suitable for all fitness levels
Passengers must present their original passport at the airport for the flight
Passengers weighing over 95 kg must pay for an extra plane seat directly to the operator
Bus returns to Miraflores around 11:30 pm to midnight, later for Lima downtown
Minimum age for dune buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years
The company uses luxury buses for long journeys, unlike others with smaller vans
Tour schedule adjusts slightly during Easter weekend (April 2-5) and Peru's Independence Day (July 27-29), with pickup one hour earlier
Total
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