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Join an amazing 4-day trip from Lima. Fly over the legendary Nazca Lines, cruise with sea lions at Ballestas Islands & race across Huacachina dunes. Mystery, wildlife & adrenaline in one epic journey!

Highlights

• Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines on a once-in-a-lifetime flight
• Race giant dunes in Huacachina and experience thrilling sandboarding
• Cruise by speedboat to Ballestas Islands to spot sea lions and penguins
• Explore Paracas Reserve - Peru’s vast coastal desert sanctuary
• Travel with a bilingual guide for smooth logistics and rich insights

Description

DAY 1: Lima - Paracas Start your journey with an early pickup from your hotel in Lima. Board a spacious Peru Hop luxury bus and stay connected with high-speed onboard Wi-Fi as we head south, with a rustic breakfast stop at Mirasur en route, where fresh bread comes hot from clay ovens - just like it has for generations. Next, step back in time at Hacienda San José in Chincha - a 5-star estate with a chilling past. Descend into the underground tunnels once used to smuggle enslaved Africans from the coast, and learn how this painful history helped shape Peru’s vibrant Afro-Peruvian culture. Arrive in Paracas around 1:30 PM. The rest of the day is yours - relax by the sea, enjoy fresh ceviche, or take in the sunset along the Pacific coast. DAY 2: Paracas - Huacachina: Wake up to the sounds of the ocean. At 8:00 AM, hop aboard a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, known as “The Mini Galapagos.” Spot sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, and more in their wild coastal habitat - don’t forget your camera! By 10:30 AM, you'll head deep into the Paracas National Reserve - a surreal landscape where golden desert cliffs plunge into the crashing Pacific. A scenic, guided tour offers jaw-dropping photo ops and a taste of Peru’s natural extremes. Then it’s off to Huacachina, a dreamy desert oasis fringed by towering sand dunes. After some free time to explore, gear up for 2 hours of adrenaline: fly over the sand in a dune buggy and try sandboarding down the tallest dunes in South America. A truly unforgettable ride. Spend the night surrounded by palm trees and glowing desert skies. DAY 3: Huacachina - Nazca Start the day at 11:00 AM with a flavorful visit to a traditional Pisco vineyard. Sip your way through free tastings and learn the secrets behind Peru’s national spirit - from grapevine to bottle. Continue south to Nazca aboard Peru Hop bus, arriving by late afternoon. On the way, stop at the Nazca Lines Observation Tower, where you'll see three famous geoglyphs etched into the desert floor - all included at no extra cost. Dinner stop included before checking into your hotel in Nazca. DAY 4: Nazca - Lima Today’s the big one: the Nazca Lines overflight. Soar above the desert in a small aircraft and see over a dozen of the massive geoglyphs - monkeys, hummingbirds, hands, and more - whose origins remain a mystery to this day. (Flight included in tour price.) Optional add-on: Ask your guide about a morning visit to the Cahuachi Pyramids, the ancient ceremonial center of the Nazca civilization. You'll have free time from 11:30 to 12:30. At 1:30 PM, explore the incredible Cantalloc Aqueducts, an advanced irrigation system built over 2,000 years ago that still works today. These underground canals once brought life to the driest parts of Peru. Return to Huacachina by late afternoon, then travel back to Lima by comfortable tourist bus with reclining seats and A/C. Final drop-off in Miraflores by 11:30 PM (depending on traffic and drop-off zone).

Includes

Roundtrip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima 2-hour Ballestas Islands boat tour 2-hour guided tour of Paracas National Reserve 2-Hour Sandboarding, Dune Buggy Tour with Sunset Toast Guided tour at a Pisco vineyard Scenic flight over the Nazca Lines (with private ground shuttle to/from the Nazca airport) Secret Slave Tunnels, Hacienda San Jose Stay connected with high-speed onboard Wi-Fi (Only available through Peru Hop) Bilingual support throughout (except during flight)

Important Information

• 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 directly to the operator The bus will be back in Miraflores around 11:30 pm-midnight (will be later for Lima downtown) The minimum age for the buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 28-30). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund