This is a 4-day tour from Lima to the Pacific beach town of Paracas, the stunning desert oasis of Huacachina, and the mysterious desert of Nazca.
In Paracas, boat out to Peru’s “Mini-Galapagos” and visit the stunning coastal National Reserve.
In Huacachina combine Sandboarding/Dunebuggying followed by a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines the next day. A perfect 4-day escape from Lima!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Secret Slave Tunnels, Hacienda San Jose
✔ 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
✔ Pisco Vineyard Guided Tour
✔ Nazca Lines Flight (*private shuttle service will transport you to and from Nazca) - NOT GUIDED
✔ 2-hour Sandboarding and dune buggy tour
✔ 2-hour tour to the Paracas National Reserve
✔ Pick up and drop off at your hotel
✖ Accommodation is not included
✖ Food & Drinks
✖ Nazca Airport tax (30 soles)
✖ Nazca Tourist ticket (47 soles)
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Esperanza
2. Ibis Lima Larco Miraflores
3. Lima Wasi Hotel
4. Ac Hotel Lima Miraflores
5. INNSiDE by Melia Lima Miraflores
6. Courtyard Lima Miraflores
7. Ramada Encore Lima San Isidro
8. San Agustin Exclusive
9. JW Marriott Hotel Lima
10. Selina Miraflores Lima
11. Ayenda La Luna Inn
12. Holiday Inn Express - Lima San Isidro, an IHG hotel
13. DoubleTree by Hilton Lima Miraflores El Pardo
14. Casa Andina Premium San Isidro
15. qp Hotels Lima
16. Swissotel Lima
17. Centro by Casa Andina
18. Manto Hotel Lima - Mgallery Collection
19. Hotel Monte Real
20. Andesmar Hotel & Suites
Additional Info: View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative.
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 6:05 am and 6:15 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 6:15 am and 7:00 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 7:00 am and 7:20 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in the Airport and Lima downtown will be confirmed via chat
Itinerary
Lima - Paracas
1
Miraflores
We pick up directly from hostels and hotels within our pick up/drop off area.
Exact pick up time will be confirm via Viator chat.
2
We stop for the chance to try a unique breakfast straight from the bread ovens of Mirasur. Enjoy some of the freshest baked bread in Peru.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Now a 5* star hotel the hacienda is a stunning colonial estate which during the Spanish conquest housed a huge plantation worked by thousands of slaves brought over from Africa. Visit the hacienda, and the crazy labyrinth of underground tunnels used to illegally smuggle slaves 17km from the coast. An incredible history that gave rise to the modern-day Afro-Peruvian culture.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Paracas
The bus will be arriving in Paracas around 01:30 pm. You will have the afternoon free to explore the town around.
You can also check with your guide for extra activities in Paracas, like Golden Shadow Trek.
Duration: 2 hours
Paracas - Huacachina
1
Islas Ballestas
At 8:00 am, take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands, known as Peru's Galapagos, to see hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Paracas National Reserve
From 10:30 pm to 12:30 pm, go on a guided tour of one of South America’s biggest protected desert reserves. Stunning Pacific coastline where the desert meets the ocean.
You will have the option to upgrade the tour to a Quad Biking Tour, just ask your guide!
Duration: 2 hours
3
Huacachina
From 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm, dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America.
Duration: 2 hours
Huacachina - Nazca
1
Pisco Nietto
Learn how Pisco, Peru’s national drink, is made from the grape to the bottle and try lots of free samples! You will have free time to have lunch here.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Nasca Lines
Right after the vineyard, depart to Nazca, on your way there, stop to see 3 of the mysterious and world-famous Nazca Lines for free!
Duration: 4 hours
Nazca - Lima
1
Nasca Lines
At 11:00 am, take flight over the lines and discover many of the drawings sketched on the desert land. Note, all passengers must present proof of full vaccination.
Duration: 40 minutes
2
Cantalloc Aqueduct
At 01:30 pm, visit the aqueducts.
Considered one of the oldest irrigational systems in the world. These ancient water aqueducts built 2000 years ago enabled the Nazca Culture to bring water from the Andes to the Nazca Valley via underground channels, bringing life to the desert lowlands.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Nazca
At 03:00 pm, take transport from Nazca directly to Huacachina
4
Huacachina
At 7:00 pm, take the bus back to Lima. Lay back and have a relaxing nap! You will be dropped off directly at your hotel/hostel upon arrival in Lima.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Passenger MUST present their original passport at the airport for the flight
• Passengers over 95 Kg must pay for an extra seat on the plane (Please contact us if you need clarifications)
• Minimum age for the buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years
• The bus will be back in Miraflores around 11:30 pm - midnight (will be later for Lima downtown)
• The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
• The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 17-20) and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 25-28). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time.
