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Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands 2 days

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Trip Length: 2 Days
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2 Days
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Classic Tour
Usually 8-12 participants
Min 2 Persons
Maximum group size
16 - 99 years
Age range for participants
English
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Easy
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness.

Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands 2 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 $670. 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.

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Overview

Trip Details

  • Private Ride from Lima
  • Price: $670 per person
  • Duration: 2 days, 1 night
  • Transport: Private car
  • Starting Point: Lima
  • Tour Type: Nazca Adventure from Lima
  • Pickup: Hotel lobby in Lima – 4:00 AM
At a glance

Trip Summary

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

Huacachina

  • 4:30 am: Pickup from hotels in Lima.
  • 5:30 am: Departure from Lima in a tourist vehicle heading to Paracas (33 ft / 10 m).
  • 9:30 am: Arrival in Paracas; boat tour to Ballestas Islands to see marine life like sea lions, penguins, and seabirds.
  • 12:30 pm: Visit to a local winery for wine and pisco tastings, plus lunch (cash recommended).
  • 2:00 pm: Relax and explore the vineyard before heading to the next destination.
  • 3:00 pm: Arrival at Huacachina Oasis (1,312 ft / 400 m); visit Chocolatería Noelia for regional sweets.
  • 3:30 pm: Dune buggy ride and sandboarding on the sand dunes for 45 minutes.
  • 4:30 PM: Return to Ica, overnight at hotel.
  • * We can explore  the Paracas National Reserve only on a private service

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 – only on a private service).
  • 2:00 PM: Depart for Lima, arrive around 7:00 PM (traffic-dependent).
Daily Schedule

Itinerary

DAY 1

Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Paracas National Reserve - Huacachina

4:30 AM: Let’s hit the road!
We grab you from your hotel or Lima’s airport and head to Paracas. It’s about a 3-hour cruise down the Panamericana Sur. Pro tip: bring a neck pillow; the road’s smooth but long.

8:00 AM: Head to Paracas.
We roll into Paracas, meet your guide, and head to the dock.

8:30 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.

11:00 PM: Paracas National Reserve tour. (Only on a private service)
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.

12:00 PM: Lunch time (on your own). we’ll go to a local winery.

Here, you can taste wines, pisco (a famous Peruvian drink), and some flavored versions like creams and macerated drinks. It’s also a good time to grab some lunch, and you can pick from different dishes that show off Peruvian flavors. Just a tip: bring cash, since costs might vary depending on what you choose.

After lunch, you’ll get some time to relax around the vineyard. This short break gives you a chance to chill out before the next big adventure.

3:00 PM: Huacachina arrival.

A beautiful oasis in the middle of huge sand dunes at 1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level. Huacachina is famous for its amazing scenery.

Then, it’s time for some action! You’ll hop into a dune buggy for a 45-minute ride across the sandy dunes. For an extra thrill, you can try sandboarding down the dunes. It’s easy to learn and a total blast for everyone.

honestly, it’s a blast, but falling’s part of the fun!

Evening: Back to Ica 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.

2:00 PM: Head back to Lima.
We roll back, arriving around 9:30 PM. Traffic can be a pain, so times might shift.

Extra information about Nazca Tour

    • Book at least: 3 days before.
    • Contact: info@machupicchuperutravel.com
    • Minimum travelers: 2 to run the tour.

Booking & Payment

    • Cost: $670 per adult
    • Pay full or just a deposit.
What's Included

Inclusions

  • Pickup from your Lima hotel
  • Transport: Lima –  Paracas – Huacachina – Nazca – Lima
  • Group boat tour to Ballestas Islands
  • Private Paracas National Reserve tour (only on a private service)
  • 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 (only on a private service)
  • English-speaking guide at each spot
  • Hotel in Ica
  • Guide during the drives (only at destinations)
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

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Alba R
21/09/2025
A pleasant experience, we hired the full tour with the agency from Lima, with tour to the Ballestas and Huacachina islands, then Cusco tour to the Sacred Valley, Machu Pichu, Humantay lagoon and colorful mountain, everything was super good, and Tania's attention at all times very good. We had a great time and recommend the agency 100%
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Marcela N
01/09/2025
My family and I had a great time, the experience, very beautiful and the guides very nice.I liked everything.
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