2-Day Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands Tour from Lima

2 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Witness the enigmatic Nazca Lines from the air, go sandboarding in the desert, and travel from Lima to Ballestas Island on this 2-day excursion along Peru's sou...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Pisco, Nazca, Lima, Ballestas Islands, Paracas · Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

About Pisco

Peru

Pisco

Encompassed by dusty deserts and the waters of the Peruvian Pacific, Pisco boasts beaches, colonial charm and the tasty Pisco sour to name just some draws. Get a local local guide to navigate its alluring streets.

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What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off
Bus ticket from Lima to Nazca
Overflight to the Nazca Lines
Private car from Nazca to Ica to Paracas
1-night hotel stay in Ica
Breakfast and lunch
Bus ticket from Paracas to Lima
English-speaking Peruvian guide

Not Included

Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses

Itinerary

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Day 01

Lima to Nazca, Huacachina and Paracas

Leave for Nazca. The city is located on the Ica River, about 460 km south of Lima, along the desert coast of southern Peru. Further south along the Pan American Highway lies the city of Nazca. Leave for Nazca. The city is located on the Ica River, about 460 km south of Lima, along the desert coast of southern Peru. Further south along the Pan American Highway lies the city of Nazca. Arrive in Nazca and drive to Nazca Airport. Arrive in Nazca and drive to Nazca Airport. Take a flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. These enormous linear drawings of animals, birds, and geometric figures remain etched in the desert and can only truly be appreciated from the air. Take a flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. These enormous linear drawings of animals, birds, and geometric figures remain etched in the desert and can only truly be appreciated from the air. Visit the Huacachina Lagoon, surrounded by sand dunes. Visit the Huacachina Lagoon, surrounded by sand dunes. Ride dune buggy cars through the Ica desert, going up and down the dunes, and enjoy sandboarding. Ride dune buggy cars through the Ica desert, going up and down the dunes, and enjoy sandboarding. See the sunset from the desert. See the sunset from the desert. Drive to the Paracas Peninsula and see the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. Drive to the Paracas Peninsula and see the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast.
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Day 02

Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve to Lima

Drive to the pier for your tour to the Ballestas Islands. Drive to the pier for your tour to the Ballestas Islands. Enjoy a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands and spot sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins, and other seabirds. Enjoy a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands and spot sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins, and other seabirds. On the way back, see the Candelabro, a giant figure etched in the sand on the side of a hill. On the way back, see the Candelabro, a giant figure etched in the sand on the side of a hill. After visiting the boulevard of Paracas, the guide will take you to visit the Paracas Reserve. This is a huge protected area located southwest of the city of Pisco. The name of this beautiful place is derived from a Quechua word meaning "sand rain." The Paracas National Reserve is also very important for its abundant aquatic life. After visiting the boulevard of Paracas, the guide will take you to visit the Paracas Reserve. This is a huge protected area located southwest of the city of Pisco. The name of this beautiful place is derived from a Quechua word meaning "sand rain." The Paracas National Reserve is also very important for its abundant aquatic life. Take the bus back to Lima. Take the bus back to Lima.