From Lima: Ballestas, Nazca Lines, & Huacachina Oasis
ID: GYG197917-307666
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
17:00 hours
Description
Discover history, nature, and mystery on a day trip from Lima. Enjoy the wildlife at the Ballestas Islands and the Oasis of Huacachina, the only one in South America. Fly over the Palpa Desert to see the enigmatic Nazca Lines.
Start your adventure by departing Lima in the early morning. Travel for around 300 km on the Pan-American highway until you reach Paracas Bay, a very important place for Peruvian history which is full of wildlife.
Enjoy a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands and watch out for birds, sea lions, dolphins, and penguins. Then head to Pisco Airport and take a 1 hour and 45-minute flight over the Palpa desert to see the Nazca Lines.
Stop at the Huacachina Oasis, and take some time to eat lunch and walk around. Test your skills at sandboarding for an additional cost or just enjoy free time drinking Pisco Sours. At the end of the adventure, head back to Lima via the same route.
Highlights
- Get in close contact with nature at the Ballestas Islands
- Fly over the Palpa Desert to see the enigmatic Nazca Lines
- Visit the only oasis in South America: La Huacachina
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, sunblock, a sweater, swimwear, snacks, and water
• Bring local currency as some small business might not accept credit cards
The Nazca Lines flight schedule is given by the airline 24 before the tour
This could affect the order in which the other activities are done
Example: First Ballestas Islands, then Huacachina Oasis and at the end the flight
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
