Private 2-Day Huacachina, Ballestas & Nazca Tour from Lima

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Lima – Paracas – Viñedo de Pisco – Huacachina⌄

   Start your adventure with an early departure from Lima at 6:00 a.m. Board your comfortable Peru Hop bus, equipped with air conditioning and high speed Wi-Fi, perfect for catching up on messages or sharing your first photos as you travel south along Peru’s stunning Pacific coastline. You’ll arrive at the seaside resort town of Paracas around 10:00 a.m., just in time for your first unforgettable excursion.

   Board a high-speed boat for an exciting ride to the Ballestas Islands, often referred to as the “Mini Galápagos.” Get up close to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and large colonies of seabirds, all thriving in their natural habitat. With a bit of luck, you may even spot dolphins swimming nearby. Along the way, admire the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph, etched into the desert cliffside and visible only from the sea

   After returning from Paracas, continue inland to a traditional vineyard in the Ica region, the heart of Peru’s pisco industry. Enjoy a guided tour of the distillery, where you’ll learn how this iconic Peruvian spirit is crafted, followed by a tasting of a variety of artisanal piscos. Your expert guide will walk you through each stage of the production process and share the rich history behind this emblematic national drink.

   Around 3:00 p.m., you’ll arrive at the legendary Huacachina Oasis, a palm lined lagoon surrounded by towering sand dunes that create a truly surreal landscape. Enjoy free time to explore, relax by the water, or capture incredible photos in this one of a kind oasis in South America. Get ready for an adrenaline rush! Hop into a dune buggy and race across the largest sand dunes in South America, then grab a board and slide downhill on a sandboarding adventure. Whether you’re a thrill seeker or a first timer, this experience delivers breathtaking views and nonstop fun, all set against the stunning golden desert scenery of Huacachina.

2. 2Huacachina - Nazca - Lima⌄

   Wake up early and depart the oasis at 7:00 a.m. aboard a private transfer bound for Nazca. Watch the desert scenery gradually transform as you journey into one of Peru’s most mysterious regions. You’ll arrive around 11:00 a.m., just in time for your aerial adventure.

   Fasten your seatbelt for an unforgettable flight over the Nazca Lines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the air, you’ll witness enormous ancient geoglyphs, such as the monkey, the hummingbird, and many others, mysteriously etched into the desert floor. The views are truly surreal, and with a guaranteed window seat, you won’t miss a single detail.

   Dive deeper into ancient Nazca engineering with an optional visit to the Cantalloc Aqueducts, a remarkable example of pre-Inca design. These spiral stone structures have been channeling underground water through the desert for over 1,500 years and are still in use today, a hidden gem for history lovers.

   After your time in Nazca, sit back and relax on the return journey to Huacachina. You’ll arrive early in the evening, with a short break before your final journey home.

   At 7:00 p.m., board your comfortable Peru Hop bus equipped with onboard Wi-Fi for the final leg back to Lima, perfect for sharing your best photos from Huacachina and Nazca along the way. Arrival is around 11:30 p.m., just in time to reflect on two unforgettable days of Peruvian adventure.