2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina
Description
Escape the city and immerse yourself in Peru’s most iconic coastal and desert landscapes - all in just two unforgettable days. Start your journey with a wildlife-packed boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, home to playful sea lions, penguins, and even dolphins. Then, stand atop the wind-carved cliffs of the Paracas National Reserve, where the desert meets the sea in breathtaking contrast. On day two, buckle up for an adrenaline-filled ride through the golden dunes of Huacachina, a surreal oasis straight out of a postcard - and top it off with sandboarding thrills or an optional ATV upgrade. Let us handle the logistics - all transportation and entry fees are included so you can focus on the adventure.
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Pickup Locations & Times
View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative. -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 5:50 am and 6:00 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 6:00 am and 6:40 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 6:45 am and 7:00 am
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The bus will be back in Miraflores around 11:30 pm - midnight (will be later for Lima downtown)
- Minimum age for the buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years
- The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 2-5) and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 27-29). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time.
Reviews(604)
This two day trip was at the end of a two week holiday to Peru. We also added on a Nasca lines flight. Our guide Sergio was fantastic, very organised, professional, friendly and patient. He was easy to understand as well, which cannot be said for all the guides we had in Peru. I have downgraded to 4 stars because one of the buses we travelled on did not have air-conditioning, it had broken down and the external temperature was 32°C so a very stuffy journey. Also I could not understand the accent of the guide who took us round the Pisco Vineyard.
Peru hop was super well organized and tool their schedule very seriously. The guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable.
Very beautiful experience with the PeruHop team, especially with our guide Josselyn who did an excellent job teaching us more about the beautiful culture of Peru!
Hi there, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great time with us and that Josselyn helped make your journey even more special. It's wonderful to know that her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for sharing Peruvian culture left such a positive impression. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Josselyn. Thank you for choosing Peru Hop, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Peru in the future!
Josse is a very good tour guide. She is a very warm and caring person.
Hi Amarylis, Thank you so much for sharing your lovely words with us! We're so happy to hear that Josse made such a positive impression during your journey. Her warm personality and genuine care for passengers are qualities that make a real difference, and we're glad she helped make your experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Peru Hop, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in Peru!
Johan was great and very enthusiastic. Good experiences and tours. Some restaurants that we were taken to the food could have been better and organization prior to some tours could have been smoother but overall would recommend
Hi Cameron, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tours and that Johan helped make your journey more enjoyable with his enthusiasm and great attitude. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. We also appreciate you sharing your comments regarding the restaurants and organization. The restaurants included during the tour are operated by local partners. We truly value your feedback and will make sure your comments are shared with their management team. Thank you for recommending Peru Hop, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Peru in the future!
Sergio was an amazing guide! Everything was so well organized and everyone was so helpful. Sergio made sure our group of 9 was always well informed and accommodated our various needs. I recommend his services to anyone!
Hi Gabby, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Sergio helped make your journey such a great one. His dedication to keeping everyone informed, organized, and comfortable is exactly what makes a memorable experience, and we're glad he was able to take such great care of your group. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Sergio. Thank you for recommending Peru Hop, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Peru in the future!
I loved the different tours we booked during our stay in Peru. From the beginning, we travelled through Peru by the bus from Peru Hop, with our amazing tourguide Julio Cesar. The way he performed in the bus and cared about all the passengers to make it a trip for them to never forget is something I highly appreciate. Besides his responsibilties as a tourguide, he helped us out multiple times, even outside the Peru Hop trip. Our initial plan for example was to stay 2 nights in Huacachina. We wanted to change that to 1 night and mainly because of Julio this was still optional. Besides that he managed for us that we could check-in at our hotel after the night bus to Arequipa at 06:00 AM instead of 11:00 AM, so that we could rest a little bit more after this long bus ride. To conclude everything: thank you Julio for making our Peru trip unforgettable, I couldn’t have wished for a better host!
Hi Jochem, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such an amazing review! We're truly delighted to hear that Julio Cesar played such an important role in making your Peru Hop journey unforgettable. His dedication, care, and willingness to go the extra mile for passengers are exactly the qualities we value in our team. It's wonderful to know that his support extended beyond the usual tour experience and helped make your travels smoother and more enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Julio. Thank you for choosing Peru Hop, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable journey through Peru in the future!
We are a family of 5 traveling from lina to cusco. Peru hop was a great experience The friendly hosts were very helpfull in finding the best local tips Excursions, meeting points to store luggage, restaurants and were allways reliable and full of energy
Hi Annemarie, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that your family had such a great journey with Peru Hop. It's wonderful to know that our hosts were able to support you along the way with helpful local recommendations, travel tips, and assistance with your plans. Providing reliable support and making the journey easier for our passengers is exactly what we aim for, and we're happy to hear that our team's energy and dedication made a difference during your trip from Lima to Cusco. Thank you for choosing Peru Hop, and we hope to welcome you and your family back for another adventure in Peru!
Peru hop was great! Ana, our host, was awesome’
Hi there, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time with Peru Hop and that Ana helped make your journey even more enjoyable. Her dedication and positive attitude are exactly what we love to see from our team. Thank you for choosing Peru Hop.
We had a great experience! Our guide Hannah was exceptional. She was knowledgeable and professional and most importantly, she was kind and personable. When we were in need of help even after our tour ended, she didn’t hesitate to jump in and help right away. We truly appreciate her.
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We're so pleased to know that Hannah made such a positive impression during your experience. Her professionalism, knowledge, and genuine willingness to help reflect the kind of service we strive to provide, and we're glad she was able to support you even after your tour had finished. Thank you for traveling with Peru Hop, and we hope to see you again on another adventure through Peru!
