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★4.8 168 experiences from US$ 15 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip: Ballestas Islands, Pisco Tasting
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Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip: Ballestas Islands, Pisco TastingDay trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina with Ballestas Islands speedboat tour, pisco tasting, dune buggy and sandboarding, ending with sunset toast in the desert.
10,284 reviews
4.89★
Duration
16h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130US$ 94per person
3-Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Huacachina & Pisco Vineyard
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★Top rated
3-Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Huacachina & Pisco VineyardThree-day guided tour from Lima to Paracas, Huacachina oasis and Pisco Vineyard with boat tour to Ballestas Islands, dune buggy.
842 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3d
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 159US$ 143per person
Lima to Paracas: Ballestas Islands, Slave Tunnels & Desert Reserve
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Best value
Lima to Paracas: Ballestas Islands, Slave Tunnels & Desert ReserveFull-day tour from Lima with Ballestas Islands wildlife cruise, Paracas National Reserve, and Chincha Slave Tunnels. Includes lunch, Pisco Sour class, and hotel pickup.
914 reviews
4.86★
Duration
18h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99US$ 89per person

Recommended (7)

2-Day Lima to Nazca Lines Tour: Flight, Dunes & Ballestas Islands
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Travelers' pick
2-Day Lima to Nazca Lines Tour: Flight, Dunes & Ballestas Islands
761 reviews
4.75★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 265per person
2-Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Islands & Huacachina
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2-Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Islands & Huacachina
735 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 149US$ 134per person
Lima to Nazca, Paracas & Huacachina: Nazca Lines Flight, Dune Buggy, Ballestas Islands
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Travelers' pick
Lima to Nazca, Paracas & Huacachina: Nazca Lines Flight, Dune Buggy, Ballestas Islands
574 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3d
fromUS$ 275per person
Lima to Nazca: Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Dunes & Nazca Lines Flight
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Lima to Nazca: Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Dunes & Nazca Lines Flight
562 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4d
fromUS$ 284per person
2-Day Huacachina Tour from Lima: Stay in the Desert Oasis
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2-Day Huacachina Tour from Lima: Stay in the Desert Oasis
527 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2d
fromUS$ 149US$ 134per person
Colca Canyon day tour: Andean condors and wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Colca Canyon day tour: Andean condors and wildlife
450 reviews
4.61★
Duration
13h–14h
fromUS$ 38per person
Paracas: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Wildlife Watching
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Travelers' pick
Paracas: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Wildlife Watching
384 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 20per person

Top rated (10)

Huacachina UTV buggy ride and sandboarding desert adventure
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Huacachina UTV buggy ride and sandboarding desert adventureRide a Can Am Maverick or Polaris UTV through Huacachina's dunes for an hour with up to two others, complete with helmets and goggles.
260 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
7
Free cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Dune buggy riding in Huacachina with wine and pisco tastings
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Travelers' pick
Dune buggy riding in Huacachina with wine and pisco tastingsTaste wine at two Ica wineries, then drive a dune buggy through Huacachina's desert at sunset with a guide leading the way through sand and wine country.
185 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
10:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Lima Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & 24/7 Meet & Greet
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Travelers' pick
Lima Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & 24/7 Meet & GreetLand in Lima and skip the stress. Your driver meets you at arrivals, helps with luggage, and takes you straight to your hotel. Includes flexible flight monitoring.
157 reviews
4.96★
Duration
45m–1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 27US$ 24per group
2-Hour Ballestas Islands Tour from Puerto San Martín
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2-Hour Ballestas Islands Tour from Puerto San MartínTwo-hour boat tour from Puerto San Martín to the Ballestas Islands with bilingual guide, life jacket and pickup at the port terminal. Watch sea lions.
121 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Paracas: Sunset Trekking Tour & Playa Roja Cliffs Walk
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Travelers' pick
Paracas: Sunset Trekking Tour & Playa Roja Cliffs WalkFeel the golden hour in Paracas with a guided sunset trek, Playa Roja views, and Mendieta Beach walk: includes roundtrip transport and bilingual guide.
101 reviews
4.96★
Duration
5h
Every day
14:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Huacachina: Sandboard & Dune Buggy with GoPro Video
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Travelers' pick
Huacachina: Sandboard & Dune Buggy with GoPro VideoSandboard lessons and dune runs in Huacachina's highest dunes with professional instructor, dune buggy, and GoPro footage included. 3 hours total.
108 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h 15m
Every day
15:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Paracas National Reserve: Scooter Rental & Self-Guided Beach Tour
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Paracas National Reserve: Scooter Rental & Self-Guided Beach TourRent a scooter and explore Paracas National Reserve. Visit Red Beach, Cathedral, Flamingo Viewpoint, and nine more beaches. Helmet, map, and emergency support included.
124 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h–10h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Paracas Golden Shadows Trek: 4-Hour Sunset Walk & Desert Cliffs
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Paracas Golden Shadows Trek: 4-Hour Sunset Walk & Desert Cliffs4-hour sunset trek through Paracas National Reserve with guide and transfers. Walk desert cliffs, spot wildlife, and watch golden shadows at dusk on Peru's South Coast.
336 reviews
4.92★
Duration
4h
Every day
15:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Lima Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-and-Greet Service
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Travelers' pick
Lima Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-and-Greet ServicePrivate transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Lima hotels. Real-time flight tracking, uniformed driver, luggage assistance, air-conditioned vehicle. Fixed price, no waiting.
138 reviews
4.91★
Duration
45m–1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 28US$ 22per group
Nazca Lines flight & Huacachina dune buggy from Lima
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Travelers' pick
Nazca Lines flight & Huacachina dune buggy from LimaFull-day tour from Lima with a 35-minute Nazca Lines flight, then dune buggy and sandboarding at Huacachina oasis at sunset with guide and transport.
279 reviews
4.83★
Duration
18h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 350per person

Lowest price (10)

Ballestas Islands tour from Paracas: Wildlife and the Candelabra
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Travelers' pick
Ballestas Islands tour from Paracas: Wildlife and the CandelabraGroup speedboat tour from Paracas to Ballestas Islands with the Candelabra geoglyph, English or Spanish guide, and life jacket included.
41 reviews
4.32★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 15per person
Cantalloc Aqueducts tour in Nazca: Ancient irrigation system
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Cantalloc Aqueducts tour in Nazca: Ancient irrigation systemSmall-group tour of the Cantalloc Aqueducts near Nazca with a local guide, hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport.
11 reviews
4.36★
Duration
1h
Every day
13:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 19per person
Ballestas Islands tour: Penguins & sea lions from Paracas
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Travelers' pick
Ballestas Islands tour: Penguins & sea lions from ParacasBoat tour to Ballestas Islands from Paracas with guide, lifejackets and El Candelabro stop: watch Humboldt penguins and sea lions in their sanctuary.
22 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Huacachina to Nazca transfer: Direct shuttle with guide
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Travelers' pick
Huacachina to Nazca transfer: Direct shuttle with guideThree-hour shuttle from Huacachina to Nazca airport with a local guide in English or Spanish.
54 reviews
4.76★
Duration
3h
Every day
06:40
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Paracas National Reserve tour: Cathedral rock and turquoise beach
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Paracas National Reserve tour: Cathedral rock and turquoise beachTour Paracas National Reserve with an official guide, visiting the Cathedral rock formation and turquoise beach with time for swimming and lunch.
41 reviews
4.85★
Duration
4h
Every day
11:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 21per person
ATV Riding in Huacachina: Buggy and Sandboard at Sunset
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ATV Riding in Huacachina: Buggy and Sandboard at SunsetRide buggies through Huacachina's desert dunes at sunset and sandboard down the highest slopes with a guide, departing from central Ica with hotel pickup.
24 reviews
4.71★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas: Sea lions and penguins
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Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas: Sea lions and penguinsBoat tour of Ballestas Islands from Paracas with local guide, hotel pickup and 90 to 140 minutes on the water to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and the Candelabro geoglyph.
55 reviews
4.80★
Duration
1h 30m–2h 20m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
ATV Riding in Huacachina: Buggy, Sandboard & Sunset
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ATV Riding in Huacachina: Buggy, Sandboard & SunsetRide buggies across Huacachina's highest dunes, then sandboard down the slopes as the sun sets over the desert. Includes guide, vehicle and instruction for all levels.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas: Sea lions and penguins
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Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas: Sea lions and penguinsTwo-hour boat ride from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands with an English-speaking guide. Spot sea lions, Humboldt penguins.
11 reviews
4.27★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
ATV riding from Ica to Huacachina: Dune buggy and sandboarding
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Travelers' pick
ATV riding from Ica to Huacachina: Dune buggy and sandboardingRide a dune buggy through Huacachina's desert dunes and sandboard down the slopes while watching the sunset, with hotel pickup from Ica.
36 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
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South Coast at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip: Ballestas Islands, Pisco Tasting, US$ 94 (16h, 4.89★ · 10,284).
  • Top rated: 3-Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Huacachina & Pisco Vineyard, US$ 143 (3d, 4.92★ · 842).
  • Best value: Lima to Paracas: Ballestas Islands, Slave Tunnels & Desert Reserve, US$ 89 (18h, 4.86★ · 914).

Of the 168 experiences: 167 with free cancellation, 159 with instant confirmation, 119 with hotel pickup and 122 bookable last-minute.

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