Ballestas Islands
Sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of seabirds off the Paracas coast.
Multi days · 2 days / 1 night
Ballestas, Huacachina & Nazca Lines
Includes the flight over the lines.
- Duration
- 2 days / 1 night
- Type
- Private tour
- Departure
- 5:00 AM (day 1)
- Pickup
- Hotels in Miraflores, San Isidro & Barranco
- Overnight
- Nazca (hotel not included)
- Booking
- Book online
The experience
Why you’ll love this
Two days of wildlife, desert and ancient mystery on Peru’s southern coast. Cruise to the Ballestas Islands, ride dune buggies over Huacachina, taste wines at Hacienda Tacama and spend the night in Nazca. The next morning, fly over the Nazca Lines and visit the Cantalloc Aqueducts, still flowing after more than 1,500 years.
More about this experience
Tip: avoid a heavy meal right before the Nazca Lines flight if you’re sensitive to motion.
Highlights
- See sea lions and penguins at Ballestas
- Dune buggies and sandboarding in Huacachina
- Fly over the Nazca Lines
- Visit the Cantalloc Aqueducts
Service gallery
PLACES ALONG THE WAY
The Candelabra
A geoglyph some 180 metres tall carved into the hillside of Paracas Bay, seen only from the sea.
Huacachina Oasis
A desert lagoon ringed by towering dunes, made for buggy rides and sandboarding.
Hacienda Tacama
Peru’s oldest winery, with a guided tour and tastings of wine and pisco.
Nazca Lines
Giant geoglyphs etched into the desert, best seen from the air.
Cantalloc Aqueducts
Spiral stone wells of a Nazca water system still flowing after centuries.
Step by step
Your tour at a glance
Day 01 From Lima to Paracas
Pickup at your hotel in Lima at 5:00 AM and drive south along the Pan-American Highway, with a short breakfast stop.
Ballestas Islands
MorningA shared boat trip to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and the Candelabra geoglyph.
View the full day
Huacachina Oasis
MiddayDune buggy ride and sandboarding across the dunes around the oasis.
Hacienda Tacama
AfternoonA shared guided tour of Peru’s oldest vineyard, followed by lunch.
Nazca
EveningDrive through the desert to Nazca and check in at your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 02 Nazca Lines flight
After breakfast, fly over the giant geoglyphs, including the Hummingbird, the Monkey and the Spider.
Cantalloc Aqueducts
Late morningA Nazca hydraulic system built more than 1,500 years ago and still in use.
View the full day
Lunch & return
AfternoonLunch at a selected restaurant, then return to Lima, arriving around 9:30 PM.
Everything taken care of
What’s included
- Private transport from Lima and throughout the itinerary
- Official bilingual guide (English and Spanish) on both days
- Professional driver
- Shared Ballestas Islands boat excursion
- Dune buggy and sandboarding
- Shared guided tour at Hacienda Tacama
- Nazca Lines flight ticket
- Cantalloc Aqueducts entrance ticket
- Lunch at Tacama (day 1)
- Lunch in Nazca (day 2)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima
Not included
- Hotel accommodation in Nazca
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips (optional, at your discretion)
Good to know before you go
Plan your day with confidence
Pickup and return
- Free hotel pickup
- Pickup zones: Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. Staying elsewhere? Contact us for a pickup quote.
- Pickup times may vary slightly due to traffic and the number of pickups. We’ll confirm your exact time before the tour.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A hat
- A charged camera or phone
- A light jacket for the Ballestas boat ride
Important information
- The Ballestas Islands boat trip and the Tacama tour are shared with other travelers.
- Ballestas departures depend on weather and maritime authorization. If suspended, an alternative coastal activity may be offered.
- The Nazca Lines flight depends on weather and aviation authorization, and its schedule may vary.
- Minimum 2 travelers per booking.
- A 50% surcharge applies on Peruvian national holidays due to higher operating costs and staff availability; your quote already includes it.
- Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions, food allergies, mobility needs or special requests so we can give you the best possible experience.
- Card declined? Ask your bank to enable international online purchases. If it still fails, write to us and we will give you another payment method.
Departure times
- Day 1: pickup around 5:00 AM
- Day 2: arrival in Lima around 9:30 PM
Before you confirm
Review your date, travelers and final total before confirming payment. Hotel accommodation in Nazca is not included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
See current prices by group size in the booking table. Hotel accommodation in Nazca is not included.
Is the hotel in Nazca included?
No. Accommodation is not included, so you can choose the hotel that suits you. Ask us for recommendations.
What if the Ballestas boat can’t sail?
Departures depend on weather and maritime authorization. If they’re suspended, we may offer an alternative coastal activity.
Where is pickup available?
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. Staying somewhere else in Lima? Contact us and we’ll send you a pickup quote.
Ready for this experience?
Choose your date and travelers to book this tour online.