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Lima Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & 24/7 Meet & GreetYou’ll step off your flight in Lima to find your driver waiting at arrivals with your name on a sign—no confusion or searching. Enjoy a private ride in a clean, air-conditioned car straight to your hotel or address. Flight delays? They’re tracked automatically so your pickup is always ready. It’s simple, warm, and surprisingly calming after a long journey.
Lima Airport to Miraflores & San Isidro: Private TransferYou arrive at Lima airport, find your driver at baggage claim with your name on a sign, and get into an air-conditioned vehicle heading straight to your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco. Parking is included, the price is fixed before you land, and the team coordinates by message to confirm your flight. No taxi negotiation, no transport stress — just a smooth handoff from the airport to your first night.Is it for me?Book this if you land tired and want to skip the taxi rank entirely — the driver waiting with your name means you walk straight from baggage claim into a vehicle, and the fixed price removes any negotiation at the curb.
Lima Highlights Tour: Barranco, Miraflores & Colonial CenterYou’ll taste local flavors in Miraflores, wander through Lima’s colonial plazas with schoolkids and candy sellers, catch street art in Barranco, and stand above the Pacific watching paragliders drift by. With hotel pickup and a local guide leading the way, every stop feels personal—and even quick moments leave an impression you’ll carry home.
Lima: Larco Museum Night Tour & Gourmet Dinner with PickupYou’ll step into Lima’s Larco Museum after dark, guided through ancient galleries by a local expert before sitting down to a Peruvian dinner overlooking quiet gardens. Taste classic dishes like Lomo Saltado and sip a Pisco Sour as city noise fades away. The mix of history, food, and nighttime calm leaves you thinking about more than just what you ate.
Lima Airport Layover: 6-Hour Private City Tour & CatacombsYou get picked up at the airport and driven through Miraflores and Lima's Historic Centre, including entry to the San Francisco Catacombs museum beneath a 400-year-old church. The 6-hour tour covers the main plazas, colonial architecture and Pacific views without requiring you to arrange transport, tickets or timing yourself — the driver handles the route and gets you back with time to spare before your next flight.Is it for me?Book this if you have 6 hours between flights and want to see Lima's main sights without arranging transport, museum tickets or timing yourself — the private pickup and fixed schedule are what make a real city tour possible during a layover.
Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis: Flight, Sandboarding & Pisco DayYou’ll ride dune buggies across Huacachina’s golden sand, then soar above the mysterious Nazca Lines on a private flight from Ica. Taste pisco straight from the source at a family vineyard with lunch included—all with pickup from Lima and stories from your local guide along the way.
Lima to Nazca Lines, Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Oasis Day TripYou’ll leave Lima before sunrise and find yourself boating among sea lions on Ballestas Islands, flying over the mysterious Nazca Lines, and relaxing at Huacachina Oasis with a Pisco Sour in hand. With a local guide handling all logistics—including pickup and your scenic flight—you’ll get to focus on moments you’ll actually remember.
Lima Airport to Miraflores: Express Bus with WiFi & No Baggage LimitsYou board at Lima Airport, settle into a reclining seat with free WiFi and USB charging, and ride to your Miraflores hotel with no baggage weight limits or surprise fees. Security cameras and GPS tracking run throughout. The bus departs every 30 minutes, operates 24/7, and the fixed price is set before you board — no negotiation at arrivals.Is it for me?Choose this if you're landing in Lima with luggage and want to reach Miraflores without arranging a private transfer or negotiating with taxis — the fixed price and no-baggage-limits policy remove both the cost surprise and the packing anxiety.
Peru: 12-Day Machu Picchu, Nazca Lines & Lake Titicaca TourYou’ll cross deserts by bus from Lima to Paracas, fly above the Nazca Lines’ mysteries, watch condors soar over Colca Canyon, share lunch with islanders on Lake Titicaca, walk Cusco’s ancient streets and finally stand in silence atop Machu Picchu—all with local guides handling logistics so you can soak up every moment.
Pachacamac Pyramids: Small Group Tour & Museum with PickupYou’ll ride out from Lima past everyday city life before reaching Pachacamac’s ancient pyramids—a sacred place where oracles once spoke and rituals shaped centuries. With a local guide sharing stories (and maybe a joke or two), you’ll touch history, breathe in ocean air, and see artifacts that still matter to locals today.
Lima City Tour from Callao Port: Pisco Sour & Ceviche DemoYou board at Callao and spend the day moving through Lima's Historic Centre, the San Francisco catacombs, Love Park in Miraflores, and the Main Square, with a forty-five-minute stop at Marcahuasi where a ceviche-making demo and Pisco Sour lesson happen. Maps and water are provided; meals are not included but you have time to eat on your own. Return transport to the port is built in.Is it for me?Built for cruise passengers with a few hours in Callao: the guide handles the route and timing, so you see Lima's main plazas, catacombs, and food culture without arranging transport or worrying about getting back to the ship. Walking is moderate and the pace is steady, which is what lets you cover this much ground in a port day.
Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands: Flight & Boat from LimaYou're picked up early from your Lima hotel, taken by private van to Paracas, and boarded on a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands to watch sea lions, penguins, and seabirds in their habitat. After lunch in Ica, you drive to Pisco airport and fly in a 12-seat Cessna over the Nazca Lines—massive geoglyphs visible only from the air—before returning to Lima by evening. The tour includes the van, boat, flight, guide, and lunch; you pay airport fees and the overflight permit separately at the airport.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see both the Ballestas Islands and the Nazca Lines in a single day without arranging separate transport, flights, and timing—the private van and fixed itinerary handle all the logistics from your hotel door.
Lima City Tour: Huaca Pucllana, Catacombs & Love ParkYou’ll walk ancient ruins at Huaca Pucllana, wander through Lima’s historic center past palaces and colorful balconies, descend into Saint Francis’ shadowy catacombs with a local guide, and pause for ocean views at Love Park—all with pickup included. There’s even a sweet stop at the Chocomuseum before heading back out into the city’s lively rhythm.
Lima: Paracas, Ica & Huacachina Private Day with Wine & SandboardYou board a yacht to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions, then taste wines and Pisco at a local winery before lunch at a restaurant in Ica. After visiting the Huacachina Oasis, you ride a desert buggy through the dunes and sandboard down the slopes yourself. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and an official guide are included; the full day is private except for the yacht, which requires a minimum of 15 passengers for safety.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see penguins, taste Peruvian wine and Pisco, eat lunch, and ride dunes and sandboard all in one day without arranging transport, tickets or timing — the private vehicle and official guide handle the logistics so you focus on the experience.
Lima City: Guided tour of historic sites with local guideYou’ll wander Lima’s oceanfront parks and ancient ruins with a local guide who brings each spot alive with stories and small details you’d miss alone. From panoramic views over Miraflores to exploring Plaza Mayor and descending into San Francisco’s catacombs, you’ll get a real sense of Lima’s layers — moments you’ll remember long after leaving.
Nazca Lines Flight from Lima: 1.5-Hour Aerial Tour & PickupYou're picked up from your Lima hotel and driven to Pisco airport for a 1.5-hour Cessna flight over the Nazca Lines geoglyphs, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The pilot identifies the major figures — spider, monkey, hummingbird, condor, flamingo — and explains their alignment to solstices and possible ritual significance. Groups stay under twelve passengers, giving everyone a window and clear sightlines. You return to your hotel the same day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Nazca Lines from the air without arranging your own transport or flight — the pickup from your Lima hotel and fixed schedule mean you just show up and the rest is handled.
Lima: Half-Day City Tour with Miraflores & Catacombs PickupYou’ll jump straight into Lima’s rhythm—watching waves from Parque del Amor in Miraflores, glimpsing ancient Huaca Pucllana among city blocks, wandering colonial streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut. You’ll feel history under your feet in the catacombs beneath San Francisco Convent—and maybe leave with more questions than answers.
Lima: City tour with guide & ChocoMuseo visitStep into Lima’s layered history as you wander cathedrals, taste fresh chocolate at ChocoMuseo, and watch waves crash below Love Park’s mosaics. With a local guide sharing stories (and jokes), plus private transport between neighborhoods, you’ll catch details and flavors most visitors miss — moments that linger long after you leave Peru.
Lima Bike Tour Barranco & Miraflores with Local GuideRide through Lima’s Barranco and Miraflores neighborhoods with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. You’ll see pre-Inca ruins at Huaca Pucllana, catch ocean breezes along El Malecón, pause for photos at El Puente de los Suspiros, and discover street art where locals actually hang out — moments you’ll remember long after your legs stop aching.
Lima Airport Transfer: Private Driver & Hotel PickupYou get picked up at the airport with your name on a sign, tracked flight updates, and a fixed price agreed before arrival. The driver speaks Spanish; English support is by phone. The 45-minute transfer includes an air-conditioned vehicle, luggage space, and free use of the driver's phone. You arrive at your Lima hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at a fixed price agreed before you land — the flight tracking and English phone support mean someone is already expecting you, which takes the friction out of landing in Lima.
