2-Day Nazca Lines, Paracas & Huacachina Tour with a Small Plane Flight
Sea lions, penguins, red sand and dunes, with a night in the desert
Board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, where sea lions and Humboldt penguins live among many seabirds. This private tour in Peru then takes you through the Paracas reserve, where desert meets ocean, before the dunes of Huacachina and a night in Nazca. On day two a small aircraft carries you over the desert to see the ancient monkey, hummingbird and spider figures of the Nazca Lines.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve
- Boat trip to Ballestas Islands
- See sea lions and penguins
- Visit Paracas National Reserve
- See desert and ocean landscapes
- Go to Huacachina Oasis
- Relax or take photos at oasis
- Optional: buggy ride and sandboarding
Day 2: Nazca Lines Flight and Tasting
- Fly over Nazca Lines
- See geoglyphs from the air
- Ballestas Islands Entry included 2h
- Paracas National Reserve Entry included 2h
- Nazca Lines Entry included 35m
What’s included
- Nazca Lines flight tickets.
- Boat tickets for the Ballestas Islands.
- One overnight stay in Nazca.
- Breakfast on day two at a chosen hotel.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Huacachina entry with buggy and sandboarding.
- Entry to the Paracas National Reserve.
- Every day 06:00
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You board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, then fly over the Nazca Lines in a small plane on this private 2-day desert tour in Peru.
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The experience
The day starts on the water. A speedboat carries you out to the Ballestas Islands, where sea lions and Humboldt penguins share the rocks with a wide variety of seabirds. Your guide explains what you are looking at as you go. Back on land, the private visit to the Paracas reserve opens wide views over a coast where desert meets ocean. Red-sand beaches line the way, and your guide shares the natural and cultural history of the area.
In the afternoon the desert opens into Huacachina, an oasis set among towering sand dunes and the only one of its kind in the Americas. There is time to relax, take photos and simply take in the view. If you want more, a dune buggy and sandboarding bring the adrenaline. That night you stay in Nazca.
Day two includes breakfast, and the morning is built around a small aircraft over the Nazca desert. Your pilot guides you through each formation, so the monkey, the hummingbird and the spider come into view from above. The second day also includes a wine or pisco experience.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Can I try sandboarding in Huacachina on this tour?
Yes, the Huacachina ticket covers the buggy and sandboarding. You can also just relax at the oasis and take photos.
Will I fly over the Nazca Lines in a small plane?
Yes, a small aircraft flies over the Nazca desert, and your pilot guides you through each formation.
What animals live on the Ballestas Islands?
The islands are home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins and a wide variety of seabirds.
What is the Paracas reserve like?
It is a protected coastal reserve where desert meets ocean, with panoramic views and red-sand beaches.
Does the second day include a wine or pisco experience?
Yes, a wine or pisco experience is part of day two in the Nazca area.
Is breakfast on the second day included?
Yes, breakfast on the second day is included, served at a selected hotel.
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2-Day Nazca Lines, Paracas & Huacachina Tour by Air
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