Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis Tour from Lima

Discover three of Peru’s most iconic destinations in just one unforgettable day. Cruise through the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands, enjoy a breathtaking Nazca Lines scenic flight, and explore the stunning Huacachina Oasis in the heart of the desert. This full-day tour from Lima combines nature, archaeology, adventure, and spectacular landscapes with private transportation and expert bilingual guidance.

Itinerary

Your adventure begins at 3:50 AM with pickup from your hotel or designated meeting point in Lima. Travel comfortably along the scenic Pacific Coast to Paracas, where you’ll board a modern speedboat for an unforgettable 2-hour tour of the Ballestas Islands. Along the way, you’ll see the mysterious Candelabra Geoglyph while your guide explains the theories behind its origin. As you cruise around the islands, admire an incredible variety of wildlife, including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, guano birds, and, if you’re lucky, dolphins in their natural habitat.

After the Ballestas Islands tour, continue to Nazca Airport. Before your flight, you’ll watch a brief introduction about the ancient Nazca culture and its famous geoglyphs. Then, board a Cessna 207A aircraft for a breathtaking 35-minute scenic flight over the world-famous Nazca Lines, where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of iconic figures such as the Hummingbird, Monkey, Spider, Condor, Astronaut, Tree, and Hands. Throughout the flight, the pilot will share fascinating insights into the history and mysteries surrounding these UNESCO World Heritage geoglyphs. After landing, you’ll receive an official Flight Certificate as a souvenir of this unforgettable experience.

The final stop is the stunning Huacachina Oasis, Peru’s only natural desert oasis. Here, you’ll experience an exciting dune buggy ride and sandboarding adventure across the towering sand dunes. Afterwards, enjoy some free time to walk around the oasis, take incredible photos, or relax before we begin our return journey to Lima between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. We expect to arrive back in Lima at approximately 9:50 PM, concluding an incredible day visiting three of Peru’s most iconic destinations.