From Lima: Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands Day Trip
ID: GYG861992-1359551
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the famous Nazca Lines and the Ballestas Islands on a day trip from Lima. Enjoy a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, a flight over the Palpa Desert, and a visit to the Huacachina Oasis.
Embark on a day trip from Lima to Paracas Bay and the Ballestas Islands. Take a flight over the Palpa Desert to view the famous Nazca Lines, and stop at the Huacachina Oasis to enjoy lunch and explore the area.
Begin your adventure with an early morning departure from Lima, traveling approximately 300 km along the Pan-American Highway until you arrive at Paracas Bay, a significant site in Peruvian history teeming with wildlife.
Embark on a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, where you can spot a variety of birds, sea lions, dolphins, and penguins. Next, travel to Pisco Airport for a 1 hour and 45-minute flight over the Palpa Desert to view the famous Nazca Lines.
After your flight, stop at the Huacachina Oasis, where you can enjoy lunch and explore the area. For an additional fee, try your hand at sandboarding, or simply relax and sip on refreshing Pisco Sours. Finally, make your way back to Lima via the same route, concluding your exciting adventure.
Highlights
- Discover the famous Nazca Lines from the air on a 1-hour flight from Pisco
- Admire the stunning views of the Palpa Desert and the Nazca Lines from above
- Explore the Ballestas Islands on a boat tour and see penguins, sea lions, and more
- Enjoy a delicious lunch in the Huacachina Oasis and try sandboarding for an extra fee
- Relax and sip on a refreshing Pisco Sour while you take in the stunning views
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Early morning departure
Approximately 300 km travel from Lima
Wildlife spotting opportunities
Explore significant historical sites
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation
- Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands
- 1 hour and 45-minute flight over the Nazca Lines
- Visit to Huacachina Oasis
- Lunch
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.