Paracas offers historical and cultural attractions with archaeological remains from the Paracas Culture. It’s a great alternative for relaxing moments at top beachfront hotels. For water sports lovers, it’s a paradise for windsurfing, diving, and deep-sea fishing. You can also explore its arid deserts on an exciting buggy adventure through impressive dunes. For surfers, the waves of San Gallán Island are a great challenge. Paracas is also an excellent destination for nature and bird lovers, thanks to the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands.
Cusco Hotel
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Nazca offers a truly unique destination filled with mystery and mysticism. Discover the immense and precisely drawn Nazca Lines—enormous geoglyphs etched into the desert plains—crafted by one of Peru’s most ancient civilizations.
We pick you up from your hotel in Lima and begin a 245 km journey via the Panamericana Sur to Paracas. We’ll make a short stop in Chincha for restroom use or to optionally enjoy a typical local breakfast.
We board a motorboat to the Ballestas Islands. On the way, we’ll see the “Candelabro,” a large geoglyph carved into a sand hill. At sea, we’ll observe marine biodiversity including Peruvian boobies, Guanay and red-legged cormorants, pelicans, Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and dolphins. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours before returning to the private dock.
Departure by bus from Paracas to Ica, arriving at approximately 11:30 AM.
We begin a 2.5-hour guided city tour:
Arrive at the natural oasis of Huacachina, surrounded by giant dunes and lush vegetation. Free time to explore, photograph the oasis, or relax before the adventure tour.
Experience a thrilling 1.5-hour buggy ride through the dunes followed by sandboarding. Ideal for adventure lovers seeking adrenaline in the desert.
After the adventure at Huacachina, we begin our return trip. Estimated arrival in Lima is around 10:30 PM.
The “Adventure Tour Ica and Paracas – Buggies & Sandboard” was an absolute blast! Riding the buggies across the massive sand dunes gave me such an adrenaline rush, and sandboarding down those slopes was so much fun—even for a beginner like me. The landscapes were stunning, with endless dunes and beautiful desert views. The guides were friendly and made sure everyone was safe while having a great time. If you’re looking for an exciting and unique adventure near Lima, this tour is a must!
