2-Day Peru adventure: Ballestas islands, Huacachina desert & Nazca lines flight

Day 1 – Lima → Paracas → Huacachina

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Lima. Travel south along Peru’s stunning coastline to Paracas for a 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, known as the “mini Galapagos.” Spot sea lions, penguins, and diverse marine birds in their natural habitat.

Continue to Huacachina, a surreal oasis surrounded by towering dunes. In the afternoon, experience a 2-hour dune buggy and sandboarding adventure, gliding down South America’s largest sand dunes.

Enjoy a local lunch and overnight stay in Huacachina.

Day 2 – Huacachina → Nazca → Lima

Early departure for a private transfer to Nazca Airport. Check in for your 35-minute flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines, an unforgettable view of Peru’s ancient geoglyphs from above.

After free time in Nazca, return to Huacachina and take the evening bus back to Lima.

Drop-off at your hotel.

• Private bus transport with onboard guide
• Ballestas Islands boat tour (2 hrs)
• Buggy & sandboarding adventure (2 hrs)
• Nazca Lines flight (with round-trip shuttle to Nazca)
• 1 night accommodation in Huacachina
• Lunch on Day 1
• Hotel/hostel pick-up & drop-off in Lima

• Meals not mentioned
• Nazca Airport tax (30 soles or 9 usd aprox)
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Travel insurance (mandatory)

• Light clothes, hat, and sunscreen
• Sunglasses and comfortable shoes
• Windbreaker for boat tour
• Camera
• Passport (required for Nazca flight)

Warm, dry desert climate year-round (20–30°C).

Cool evenings.

1 night in Huacachina (Senoma hotel or similar).

Round-trip transfers from Lima included. All transport by private bus and shuttle.

• Is the Nazca flight guided? : The flight includes English audio commentary.
• Weight limit?: Maximum 95 kg per passenger; excess fee: $80 USD.

Travel insurance is mandatory for all our adventures and you’ll need to share your policy details before departure. Your cover must include overseas medical treatment, emergency evacuation/repatriation, baggage and equipment, plus all the activities in your itinerary.

We also strongly recommend cancellation and curtailment cover in case illness or other unforeseen events prevent you from travelling.

Standard policies often exclude adventure activities, so please check the fine print. Many travelers choose World Nomads for adventure, focused protection, select the policy that fits your needs and fully covers your trip.