Discover history, nature, and mystery on a day trip from Lima. Enjoy the wildlife at the Ballestas Islands and the Oasis of Huacachina, the only one in South America. Fly over the Palpa Desert to see the enigmatic Nazca Lines.

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Duration 17 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Get in close contact with nature at the Ballestas Islands
Fly over the Palpa Desert to see the enigmatic Nazca Lines
Visit the only oasis in South America: La Huacachina

Full description

Start your adventure by departing Lima in the early morning. Travel for around 300 km on the Pan-American highway until you reach Paracas Bay, a very important place for Peruvian history which is full of wildlife. Enjoy a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands and watch out for birds, sea lions, dolphins, and penguins. Then head to Pisco Airport and take a 45-minute flight over the Palpa desert to see the Nazca Lines. Stop at the Huacachina Oasis, and take some time to eat lunch and walk around. Test your skills at sandboarding for an additional cost or just enjoy free time at the pool drinking Pisco Sours. At the end of the adventure, head back to Lima via the same route.

Includes

Transportation
Flight over the Nazca Lines
Airport tax
Ballestas boat ride
Guide

Food
Beverages
Tips
Sandboarding

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, sunblock, a sweater, swimwear, snacks, and water
Bring local currency as some small business might not accept credit cards

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 38 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
5/5

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I expected this to be good but not this great. My guides were the best. They really explained me every detail of our tour and made sure it was special. They really went out of their way to make this an unforgettable day. I have 0 complaints. This tour was flawless . Thanks again Amigos!

May 4, 2022

Had an excellent experience on this trip to Ballestas, Oachachina and the Nazca lines. Was worth every penny and a real highlight of my trip. Both guides (Rudi was one of them, the other I can't remember your name, v sorry!) were very knowledegable, professional and affable. I'd highly recommend this day trip to others!

April 3, 2022

An excellent trip. While our visit to Ballesteros was canceled when Coast Guard shut down port due Tonga Tsunami concerns , our guide Edourdo Tello pivoted and arranged a private tour of the Paracas Nature Reserve!!! Nazca was amazing!!!! Pisco & wine tasting from Ica region was Seeing the dunes in Huacachina were humbling. A long day, but a GREAT day….. well done

January 20, 2022

From Lima: Ballestas, Nazca Lines, & Huacachina Oasis

From Lima: Ballestas, Nazca Lines, & Huacachina Oasis

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