Lima
The desert-coast day trips from Lima ranked: the Huacachina oasis with dune buggies and sandboards, the Ballestas Islands’ sea lion colonies and Nazca Lines flights on the multi-day runs. The buggy drivers treat the dunes as a rollercoaster they own.
Discover the highlights of Peru with this full-day tour from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina, including boat trips, dune buggy rides, and sandboarding.
Most Popular“Both places you visit are amazing and worth the very long day. Bring lots of snacks and water. They do stop and allow you to buy things but we felt very thirsty on the way home and we had purchased drinks for the ride back.…”
Discover Peru’s highlights in a full-day tour from Lima, including wildlife at Ballestas Islands, adrenaline at Huacachina dunes, and authentic local flavors.
“Pros - great day exploring. Saw loads of animals, birds and sea life in Paracas (noting this is seasonal, we visited in January). Huacachina is a party town with cool bars, and the dune buggy and sand boarding was so much fun (one hour included,…”
Explore Lima's highlights with this full-day tour visiting Paracas, Huacachina, and the desert sunset picnic, with top guides and all-inclusive value.
“Book this tour, it’s a long day but the bus is super comfortable & every single stop is well worth it especially the last stop! This tour is definitely one of my trip highlights! Fer is a highly energetic and kind guide and our driver…”
Discover Peru’s highlights in a single day with this guided tour from Lima, exploring the Ballestas Islands, wine tasting at Culturpisco, and thrilling sand dunes in Huacachina.
“Fabulous tour 1)visit Sealions, birds and Hawboldt penguins by speedboat in Paracas. 2)Visit Pisco winery/distillery/restaraunt at Culturpisco 3) Visit desert/oasis at Haucachina The only complaint is that we booked an English tour and our guides English was quite poor. She was unable to understand/answer a…”
Discover Peru’s iconic sights with this full-day tour from Lima, visiting Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, and Chincha Alta. Stunning views, lively guides, and memorable experiences for a fair price.
“It was a great tour my Family and I had a great time Gabriella our tour Guide and the other Lady was very nice and helpful”
Discover the highlights of Peru with this full-day tour from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina, featuring boat trips, wine tasting, and desert adventures.
“I loved everything about it, everything was super organized and easy to follow. And the guide was great.”
Discover Peru’s wildlife and landscapes on this full-day tour from Lima to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve, with expert guides and stunning views.
“I agree with other reviews that there is a lot of down time between activities, and we ended up having our visit to Paracas cut short to get back to Lima earlier for some reason. The main reason for my rating though was that the…”
Discover Peru’s wildlife, landscapes, and history on this full-day tour from Lima to Paracas, Ballestas Islands, and Slave Tunnels, with luxury comfort and expert guides.
“Reviewing tour company and tour destination separately. The tour seemed to be well organized and Anna was a great tour guide full of interesting facts, especially about the slave tunnels. Ballestas Islands,unfortunately was pretty much a bust. We were told it was probably due to…”
Experience Peru’s highlights in a single day — wildlife at Ballestas Islands, wine tasting at Ica, and thrilling sandboarding in Huacachina. All included.
“This was an excellent tour. We had a lot of fun. For the dessert: Wear comfortable clothing. Bring water to hydrate Bring sunglasses and scarf”
Experience Peru’s highlights in 3 days with visits to Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco vineyards. Guided tours, stunning scenery, and authentic culture await.
Experience Peru’s highlights in 3 days with this all-inclusive tour covering Paracas, Huacachina, and a Pisco vineyard—ideal for explorers seeking authentic adventures.
Discover southern Peru in two days with a tour from Lima featuring Nazca flight, Ballestas Islands cruise, and Huacachina adventure—great value, expert guides.
“Tour c/out as described in the website. However, our tour guide left on the afternoon of the first day and new guide showed up next morning. New guide did not speak English well and could not understand much either. We booked as well optional tours…”
Experience Peru’s coast with a full-day tour covering the Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Oasis, and a wine tasting—perfect for adventure and culture lovers.
“This was an action-packed day full of adventure! Each stop was unique and exciting, giving us a fantastic view of the coast of Peru. The tour guide did a great job of giving us information and taking excellent photos for us. 10/10. I would recommend…”
Discover Peru’s coastal wonders on this 2-day Lima to Paracas, Ballestas Islands, and Huacachina tour, featuring boat rides, desert dunes, and stunning scenery.
“This tour is a MUST DO - and nothing short of value for money. Do no hesitate in booking this tour. Pick up is within Miraflores/Barranco areas only. So if your hotel is not in that area- you will have to meet them at a…”
Experience Peru’s highlights in 3 days with this guided tour from Lima, visiting Nazca, Paracas, Huacachina, with flights, boat rides, and dune adventures.
“Everything exceeded our expectations. Very well coordinated. Our tour guide, Aaron, was dynamic, punctual and very well organized. The trip to Huacachina was full of fun. The buggy ride was intense; we are grateful to Aaron who put us on a more “delicate” ride, to…”
The Americas' best table, with a desert oasis a day trip south.