Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands 2 days Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands 2 days Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands 2 days

Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands 2 days

Huacachina, Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Nazca, Paracas Reserve
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Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands 3 days

This 2-day tour from Lima has it all. The ancient Nazca geoglyphs, the Huacachina dunes, and the Ballestas Islands, teeming with wildlife. All for $660. We’ll pick you up at your hotel at 4:00 a.m.

We’ll depart in a private van. You’ll fly over the monkey and hummingbird islands in a small plane, drive dune buggies through the desert, and spot sea lions resting on the rocks. I’ve taken trips like this, and believe me, there are plenty.

Bring water and a good camera! First, you’ll go to Huacachina for sandboarding; falling is half the fun. Then, to Paracas for a boat ride to see penguins and that eerie chandelier carved in the sand. Then, to Nazca, with a flight over those mind-blowing lines. In the Paracas Reserve, we’ll be able to observe a wealth of wildlife and a multitude of birds. You’ll stay in a hotel in Ica after the first day, probably exhausted but excited.

Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands 2 days

3 Days from US $ 0.00

Trip Details

  • Private Ride from Lima
  • Price: $660 per person
  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Transport: Private van
  • Starting Point: Lima
  • Tour Type: Nazca Adventure from Lima
  • Pickup: Hotel lobby in Lima – 4:00 AM

Trip Summary

Day 1: Huacachina – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Paracas National Reserve

  • 4:15 AM: Depart from Lima (hotel or airport) for Huacachina (4-hour drive).
  • 8:00 AM: Arrive in Huacachina, check into hotel, dune buggy ride, and sandboarding.
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch in Ica (on your own, guide recommends local spots).
  • 2:00 PM: Drive to Paracas (1 hour).
  • 3:00 PM: Boat trip to Ballestas Islands (2 hours), see sea lions, penguins, birds, and the Candelabro geoglyph.
  • 5:00 PM: Tour Paracas National Reserve, explore bird species, desert-ocean landscapes, and Paracas culture.
  • Evening: Return to Huacachina, overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Nazca – Flight Over the Lines – Cantalloc Aqueducts – Back to Lima

  • 7:00 AM: Drive to Nazca (2.5 hours).
  • 9:30 AM: Arrive at Maria Reiche Aerodrome, history briefing, 30-minute flight over Nazca Lines (Whale, Monkey, Hummingbird, etc.).
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch in Nazca (on your own, try local dishes like anticuchos).
  • Optional (12:30–2:30 PM): Visit Cantalloc Aqueducts or Chauchilla Cemetery (2 hours, $30 extra per person).
  • 3:00–4:00 PM: Depart for Lima, arrive around 5:00–6:00 PM (traffic-dependent).

Itinerary

DAY 1:

Huacachina – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Paracas National Reserve

4:15 AM: Let’s hit the road!
We grab you from your hotel or Lima’s airport and head to Huacachina. It’s about a 4-hour cruise down the Panamericana Sur. Pro tip: bring a neck pillow; the road’s smooth but long.

8:00 AM: Huacachina arrival.
Check into your hotel, drop your bags, and get ready for some dune action. We’ll hop on buggies and try sandboarding—honestly, it’s a blast, but falling’s part of the fun!

12:00 PM: Lunch break (on your own).
Ica’s got some solid spots for ceviche or lomo saltado. Ask the guide for recs; they know the good joints.

2:00 PM: Head to Paracas (1-hour drive).
We roll into Paracas, meet your guide, and head to the dock.

3:00 PM: Ballestas Islands boat trip (2 hours).
This is wild—think sea lions chilling on rocks, Humboldt penguins waddling, and tons of birds flying everywhere. You’ll also spot the Candelabro, a massive geoglyph carved into the hillside. Nobody knows its deal, which makes it kinda spooky.

5:00 PM: Paracas National Reserve tour.
This place is a nature nerd’s dream. Over 200 bird species, crazy desert-meets-ocean views, and a peek into the Paracas people’s past—those elongated skulls are freaky but fascinating.

Evening: Back to Huacachina for the night.
Crash at the hotel. You’ll need the rest after today’s chaos.

7:00 AM: Drive to Nazca (2.5 hours).
Early start, but the desert views are worth it. Maybe catch a nap or stare at the endless sand.

9:30 AM: Maria Reiche Aerodrome.
Your guide gives a quick history lesson before you board a small plane for a 30-minute flight over the Nazca Lines. You’ll see stuff like the Whale, Monkey, Hummingbird, Dog, Spider, Condor, Frigate Bird, Parrot, Tree, Hands, and the freshly fixed Lizard. It’s mind-blowing how these are even here.

12:00 PM: Lunch in Nazca (not included).
Grab some local food—maybe try anticuchos if you’re feeling brave.

Optional Add-On:
Check out the Cantalloc Aqueducts or Chauchilla Cemetery (2 hours, $30 extra per person). The aqueducts are ancient engineering genius; the cemetery’s a bit eerie with mummies just sitting there. Your call.

3:00–4:00 PM: Head back to Lima.
We roll back, arriving around 5:00–6:00 PM. Traffic can be a pain, so times might shift.

Extra information about Nazca Tour

    • Book at least: 1 day before.
    • Contact: info@machupicchuperutravel.com
    • Minimum travelers: 2 to run the tour.

Booking & Payment

    • Cost: $660 per adult
    • Pay full or just a deposit.
    • Minimum 1 person, but let’s be real, it’s more fun with a crew.

Inclusions

  • Pickup from your Lima hotel
  • Private transport: Lima – Huacachina – Paracas – Nazca – Lima
  • Group boat tour to Ballestas Islands
  • Private Paracas National Reserve tour
  • Buggy ride and sandboarding in Huacachina
  • 30-minute Nazca Lines flight
  • Quick history talk before the flight
  • Airport taxes
  • Stop at the Palpa viewpoint for new geoglyphs
  • English-speaking guide at each spot
  • Guide during the drives (only at destinations)
  • Hotel in Ica
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

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