Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas & Huacachina 2-Day Tour

Overview

This 2-day coastal Peru tour from Lima suits travelers seeking wildlife, adventure, culture, and ancient history.

Highlights

• Fly over the Nazca Lines on a panoramic aerial flight
• Ride dune buggies and sandboard large dunes at Huacachina Oasis
• Take a 2-hour speedboat tour to Ballestas Islands to see sea lions and penguins
• Visit a traditional vineyard with a guided pisco tasting
• Travel with a bilingual host ensuring smooth logistics and insightful commentary

Description

Leave Lima and explore coastal Peru on this comprehensive 2-day tour combining wildlife, adventure, culture, and history. Experience a boat tour to Ballestas Islands, dune buggies and sandboarding at Huacachina Oasis, a vineyard visit with pisco tasting, and an aerial flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines.

Day 1: Lima to Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Vineyard Visit, and Huacachina Oasis

Your tour starts with an early hotel pickup in Lima. Travel comfortably by Peru Hop luxury bus along the Pacific coast for about 4 hours, with high-speed onboard Wi-Fi available (only through Peru Hop).

Arrive in Paracas and embark on a 2-hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and various marine birds. Your guide will explain the unique ecosystem.

Next, visit a local vineyard to learn about pisco production and enjoy a guided tasting of different varieties. You will have free time to purchase lunch at the vineyard’s restaurant (own expense), featuring traditional Peruvian dishes.

In the afternoon, continue to Huacachina Oasis by bus. Explore the palm-lined lagoon or walk the surrounding dunes during your free time.

Later, join the dune buggy and sandboarding activity. Drive 4x4 buggies on the desert dunes and sandboard down soft slopes in one of South America’s notable desert settings.

Day 2: Nazca Lines Flight and Return to Lima

Depart early from Huacachina by private shuttle to Nazca, arriving around 11:00 a.m. Go directly to the airport for a 30-minute scenic flight over the Nazca Lines. The pilot will identify figures such as monkeys and hummingbirds, etched over 1,000 years ago.

After the flight, enjoy approximately two hours of free time in Nazca. Visit the Cantalloc Aqueducts, an ancient irrigation system still in use, or relax in town.

At 3:00 p.m., start your return trip to Huacachina and then board the Peru Hop bus back to Lima. You will be dropped off at your hotel or hostel in the evening.

Includes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Scenic Nazca Lines flight
• 2-hour boat tour to Ballestas Islands
• Vineyard visit with guided pisco tasting
• 2-hour dune buggy and sandboarding tour with sunset toast
• High-speed onboard Wi-Fi (Peru Hop only)
• Private ground transfer to and from Nazca (unguided)
• Peru Hop bus transportation
• Bilingual guide

Excludes

• Food and drinks
• Accommodation
• Airport tax in Nazca
• Nazca Lines flight admission fee

Important Information

• Passengers must present original passports at the airport for the flight
• Passengers over 95 kg must purchase an extra plane seat directly from the operator (USD $80)
• The bus returns to Miraflores around 11:30 p.m. to midnight (later for Lima downtown)
• Minimum age for dune buggy and sandboarding is 7 years
• During Easter weekend and Peru’s Independence Day celebrations, pickup is 1 hour earlier
• Bring a wind/rainproof jacket, extra T-shirt, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and comfortable clothing and shoes
• The tour may have slight schedule adjustments during holidays like Easter and Independence Day

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Book in advance to secure Nazca Lines flight availability. Carry your passport for airport check-in. Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes. The best time to visit is during dry months for optimal visibility on the Nazca flight.