Trip to Nazca Lines – Ballestas Islands Peru
-
Availability Daily departures -
Transporte Hotel pickup -
Tour Guide Tour guide included -
Available languages Spanish, English & Portuguese -
Service type Shared service -
Cancellation policy Non-refundable -
Maximum altitude 588 m.a.s.l. -
Difficulty Easy
Itinerary
Day 01 Desert Toast – Ica and Huacachina
We will depart from Lima at 06:00 AM by bus to Ica. The drive will cover approximately 450 km along Peru’s southern coast. We will arrive at the Ica bus station around 10:30 AM and transfer to our hotel for check-in.
At 12:00 PM, we will visit La Caravedo distillery, the oldest Pisco producer in Peru. We will learn the traditional process and taste their finest piscos. Afterwards, we will have free time to enjoy lunch at local restaurants (lunch not included).
At 3:30 PM, we will continue the Pisco Route with a visit to an artisanal winery. Here, we will discover traditional methods of making Pisco and local wines.
By 5:00 PM, we will head to Huacachina Oasis. We will ride UTVs through the desert dunes and try sandboarding. Afterward, we will enjoy a scenic picnic in the Huacachina desert while watching the sunset. At 6:30 PM, we will return to our hotel.
Details
-
Distance covered
450 km (Lima to Ica)
-
Highest altitude
500 meters above sea level (Ica city)
-
Lowest altitude:
Sea level 0 meters (coastal areas
-
Route
Lima - Ica - Huacachina
Day 02 Desert Mysteries – Nazca Lines
We will leave Ica at 06:00 AM for Nazca. The journey will take us through the Peruvian desert and small villages along the Panamericana Sur highway.
At 09:30 AM, we will take a flight over the Nazca Lines. We will see geoglyphs such as La Araña, El Colibrí, La Ballena, and El Cóndor. The flight will last approximately 35 minutes, providing amazing aerial views.
Next, we will stop at the Llipata viewpoint in Palpa to admire “La Familia Real” geoglyph. Around 2:00 PM, we will return to Ica and enjoy free time in the warm Ica sun.
Details
-
Distance traveled
150 km (Ica to Nazca round trip)
-
Highest altitude
520 meters above sea level (Nazca desert plateau)
-
Lowest altitude:
400 meters above sea level (Ica)
-
Route
Ica - Nazca - Ica
Day 03 Paracas – The Kingdom of Wind
We will depart Ica at 06:45 AM for Chaco Pier in Paracas. We will secure our luggage before starting the coastal adventure.
At 08:00 AM, we will tour the Ballestas Islands Peru. We will ride motorized boats to view the mysterious Candelabro geoglyph. On the islands, we will encounter Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and many seabirds. The tour will last approximately 2 hours.
At 10:30 AM, we will explore Paracas National Reserve in Go Carts. We will visit Mirador de la Catedral, Playa Yumaque, Istmo de Paracas, and Playa Roja. This adventure lasts about 2 hours and allows a full exploration of the reserve.
At 1:00 PM, we will have free time for lunch. Our driver will assist until it is time to board the bus back to Lima. We will depart Paracas at 3:40 PM and arrive in Lima in the evening, concluding our tour.
Details
-
Distance traveled
260 km (Ica - Paracas - Lima)
-
Highest altitude
50 meters above sea level (Paracas coast)
-
Lowest altitude
Sea level 0 meters
-
Route
Ica – Paracas – Lima
-
Difficulty
Easy
Important note: Schedules are for reference only. One day before the tour, our operations team will contact you to reconfirm the schedules.
Inclusions
Recommendations
Frequently asked questions
Hear from Those Who Have Experienced the Magic of Our Tours
+1200
Andrey S.
October 14, 2025
Punctuality, very attentive guide and perfect organization. From the hotel exit, transit by train, lunch schedule and guided tours.
Maria R.
October 12, 2025
A very enriching experience, a lot of history, although it rained that day, was a good for nothing our tour. Our guide was very attentive and professional.
Alejandra C.
October 12, 2025
The tour starts very early type 3-4 am, how good you can sleep on the way, we breakfast in a very good buffet and then depart for the mountain. Here the height is the problem, you can walk up but it requires a lot of condition, the good thing is that there are horses that you can pay and for 90 suns they leave you 15-20 minutes from the top. Wear layered clothes as you can warm up when climbing. We already walk down and the road is much easier. On horseback you go up in 40 minutes, you are on the mountain an hour to take pictures and the return is about 1 hour or so. In the end we still had lunch in the same very rich buffet!
Salvador M
September 19, 2025
I liked the Service and attention I received, plus the quality of the guide who touched us to know the sacred valley on the way to Machu Picchu was first class, with extensive knowledge of the Inca culture and with very good explanation, I highly recommend them.
Sarah E.
October 12, 2025
They were exceptional! Everything very organized, took care of all the details, we hired all the tours, lodging and transfer, we do not regret!
Veronica L.
October 12, 2025
Recommended 💯💯💯
What a beautiful place!!! Most of us went up there on mules. Important to clarify if the person weighs more than 110 kg he will not be able to carry it and will have to walk up . . . It is still very expensive, to have proper footwear
Andrey S.
October 14, 2025
Punctuality, very attentive guide and perfect organization. From the hotel exit, transit by train, lunch schedule and guided tours.
Maria R.
October 12, 2025
A very enriching experience, a lot of history, although it rained that day, was a good for nothing our tour. Our guide was very attentive and professional.
Alejandra C.
October 12, 2025
The tour starts very early type 3-4 am, how good you can sleep on the way, we breakfast in a very good buffet and then depart for the mountain. Here the height is the problem, you can walk up but it requires a lot of condition, the good thing is that there are horses that you can pay and for 90 suns they leave you 15-20 minutes from the top. Wear layered clothes as you can warm up when climbing. We already walk down and the road is much easier. On horseback you go up in 40 minutes, you are on the mountain an hour to take pictures and the return is about 1 hour or so. In the end we still had lunch in the same very rich buffet!
