Highlights
- Cover Paracas, Huacachina, and the Nazca Lines in 2 days from Lima
- Cruise the Ballestas Islands and look for sea lions and Humboldt penguins
- Learn the history of Paracas, Ica, and Nazca from expert guides
- Trace Nazca heritage at the Cantalloc Aqueducts and the María Reiche Museum
- Get personalized attention in Day 2's 2–10-passenger group; Day 1 has 12–28
Description
Day 1: Paracas & Huacachina
08:00 AM – Ballestas Islands Boat Tour
Arrive at the Paracas tourist pier and board a boat to explore the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, and other marine species. During the navigation, admire the famous Paracas Candelabra, a mysterious geoglyph carved into the desert hillside.
11:00 AM – Huacachina Oasis
Visit the iconic Huacachina Oasis, a beautiful lagoon surrounded by palm trees and impressive sand dunes. Learn about the local legends and history of this unique desert destination.
12:00 PM – Pisco Experience
Enjoy a pisco preparation class where you will learn about Peru’s traditional spirit, discover its production process, and taste the famous Pisco Sour.
03:00 PM – Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Experience
Experience the thrill of riding across the massive dunes of Huacachina by buggy and enjoy sandboarding (optional activity, additional cost).
06:00 PM Approx. – End of Day 1
Day 2: Nazca Lines & Ancient Heritage
06:30 AM – Departure from Huacachina
Begin the second day of the tour towards Nazca.
09:00 AM – Cantalloc Aqueducts
Visit the impressive Cantalloc Aqueducts, an ancient hydraulic system created by the Nazca civilization more than 1,500 years ago. These underground channels demonstrate the advanced engineering knowledge of this desert culture and are still functioning today.
10:30 AM – María Reiche Museum
Explore the home and museum dedicated to María Reiche, the researcher who devoted more than 50 years to studying and protecting the Nazca Lines. Discover her personal belongings, photographs, maps, models, and research materials.
11:30 AM – Nazca Lines Viewpoint
Visit the observation tower to see famous Nazca figures such as the Tree and the Hands, offering a first impression of these mysterious ancient geoglyphs.
Optional Activity: Nazca Lines Overflight – US$110 per person
Enhance your experience with a 30-minute scenic flight over the Nazca Lines for US$110 per person (including the flight, airport taxes, tourist ticket, and flight logistics). From the air, admire some of the most famous figures, including the Monkey, Hummingbird, Spider, Condor, and Astronaut, while appreciating their incredible scale and precision.
Important: Passengers who choose the Nazca Lines overflight will not visit the Nazca Lines Viewpoint, as the aerial experience provides a more complete perspective of the geoglyphs.
Free Time for Lunch
02:00 PM Approx. – Los Paredones Archaeological Site
Visit Los Paredones, an ancient administrative center built by the Incas near Nazca. Explore its adobe structures and learn about the presence and influence of the Inca Empire in this desert region.
03:00 PM Approx. – Return Journey to Ica/Huacachina
Continue the journey back through Peru’s desert landscapes.
06:00 PM Approx. – Departure to Lima
Begin the return trip to Lima.
11:30 PM Approx. – Arrival in Lima
Drop-off at your hotel.
Includes
Round-trip transportation
Tour guide service
1 group wine for every 5 people
Visit to Ballestas
Islands Yacht ride + Life jacket + Guided tour
Visit to the Candelabro de Paracas viewpoint
Visit to the Paracas Pier
Visit to Huacachina oasis
Visit to the Sand Dunes
Pisco route
Visit to the wineyard
Raffle among participants
Wine and pisco tasting
Tasting of Ica sweets
Visit the Maria Reiche Museum
Cantalloc Aqueducts
Nazca Lines Viewpoint
Inca Walls
First aid kit
Excludes
Ticket entrance 15 USD o 51 soles
Buggies 10 USD ó 35 soles
Feeding
Overnight stay
Nazca Lines overflight, there is an additional price of $90 USD + $20 USD (Aeronautical taxes and entrance fees). - Opcional
Important Information
- This tour on the first day is carried out with 12 to 28 passengers, in the case of the Nasca tour it is a semi-private tour for 2 to 10 passengers. (Day 2)
The Nazca tour is a tour where you can observe 3 Nazca lines, it does not include an overflight.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
