Take a flight over the Nazca Lines and ponder upon their mysterious creation
Boat through the Ballestas Islands and see the marine life in their natural habitat
Visit the tunnels in Chincha which were used to traffic slaves in the 17th century
This is a 3 day short tour from Lima to the Pacific beach town of Paracas and the stunning desert oasis of Huacachina. In Paracas, boat out to Peru’s “Poor Man’s 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 great 3-day escape from Lima.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
3 Days / 2 Nights
Lima Hotel and Hostel pick up
Lima Hotel and Hostel drop off
PERU HOP
07:00
Day 1: Lima – Paracas
06.30am - 07.00am
Depart Lima - We pick up directly from hostels and hotels for safety and comfort. If staying in an Airbnb just email us. Your booking confirmation (ticket) will show you your exact pick-up time (depending on where you are staying!)
08:45 am
Breakfast stop at the unique bread oven – the freshest bread in Peru!
11:30 am
Secret slave tunnels.
13:30pm
Bus arrives in Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea.
Night in Paracas.
Day 2: Paracas - Huacachina
08:00am – 10:00am
2 hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos, but just as great, where you’ll see sea lions, penguins and lots of birds all in there natural habitat.
11:00am – 13:00am
Tour of Paracas National Reserve – one of South America’s biggest protected desert reserves. Stunning Pacific coastline where desert meets ocean.
13:00pm – 14:15pm
Direct bus from Paracas to Huacachina, a small natural oasis located in the Ica desert.
16:30pm – 18:30pm
2 hours of dune buggying and sandboarding – Ride the dune buggies up and sandboard down the biggest dunes in South America. A once in a lifetime experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America.
18:00 pm – next day
Night in Huacachina.
Day 3: Huacachina – Lima
08:00am – 11:00am
Private minibus from Huacachina to Nazca airport.
Approx. 35-minute flight
Check-in and take flight.
12:30pm – 15:00pm
Free time in Nazca.
15:30pm – 18:00pm
Private minibus from Nazca to Huacachina.
19:00pm – 23:45pm
Bus back to Lima. You will be dropped off at your hotel/hostel.
NOTE: For the Easter (Semana Santa) weekend the Ballestas tours on these dates will last only one and a half hours in duration and the buggy and sandboarding tour will last 1 hour only. This is the same for ALL tour operators.
NOTE: For Independence Day the Sandboarding/dunebuggy (Huacachina) last ONLY 1 hour (all operators) and Ballestas Islands (Paracas) last ONLY 1 hour and 30 minutes (all operators)
Day 1: 06:30am – 07:00am
Pickup at your hotel/hostel in Lima.
Day 1: 08:45 am
Breakfast stop at the unique bread oven – the freshest bread in Peru!
Day 1: 11:30 am
Tambo Colorado – Take a tour in the Incan ruins located near the coast.
Day 1: 14:00pm
Secret slave tunnels.
Day 1: 13:30pm
Bus arrives in Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea.
Day 1: 13:30pm – next day
Night in Paracas.
Day 2: 08:00am – 10:00am
2 hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos, but just as great, where you’ll see sea lions, penguins and lots of birds all in there natural habitat.
Day 2: 11:00am – 13:00am
Tour of Paracas National Reserve – one of South America’s biggest protected desert reserves. Stunning Pacific coastline where desert meets ocean.
Day 2: 13:00pm – 14:15pm
Direct bus from Paracas to Huacachina, a small natural oasis located in the Ica desert.
Day 2: 16:00pm – 18:00pm
2 hours of dune buggying and sandboarding – Ride the dune buggies up and sandboard down the biggest dunes in South America. A once in a lifetime experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America.
Day 2: 18:00pm – next day
Night in Huacachina.
Day 3: 08:30am – 11:00am
Private minibus from Huacachina to Nazca airport.
Day 3: Approx. 35 minute flight
Check-in and take flight.
Day 3: 12:30pm – 15:00pm
Free time in Nazca.
Day 3: 15:00pm – 17:30pm
Private minibus from Nazca to Huacachina.
Day 3: 19:00pm – 23:45pm
Bus back to Lima. You will be dropped off at your hotel/hostel.
- Guided bus transport
- Ballestas Islands Tour in Paracas
- Dune Buggy and Sandboarding in Huacachina
- Paracas National Reserve Tour
- Tour of the underground slave tunnels in Chincha
- Nazca Lines Flight
- Hotel/hostel pickups and drop offs
- Food
- Airport tax – 30 soles
- Accommodation
- Bring suncream, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
- Food is not include, although we have discounts in many restaurants.
- Airport tax is not included – 30 soles
- You must bring your original passport with you to board the flight in Nazca.
Accommodation Options:
- Accommodation included is in small shared dorms – maximum 6 bedrooms (exceptions may apply during bank holidays – see Important Notes below)
- Private room upgrades are available (email for details and availability to bookings@peruhop.com right after the booking).
CHANGES: Changes to the time and date of this tour are free until 6:00pm (Lima time) 2 days before the tour begins. After this time there is a 100% change fee.
CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel before 6:00pm (Lima time) 7 days before the tour begins or earlier, there is a 20% administration fee (+ the card fee). Within 7 days of the departure, 40% of the ticket price (+ the card fee). Within 3 days of the departure, 60% of the ticket price (+ the card fee). Within 24 hours of departure, a no show, or after departure 100% cancellation fee.
You must email bookings@findlocaltrips.com (include the name of the tour and the reservation number) to cancel this tour or to make any changes.
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