4 Day Tour from Lima

3 Destinations

8 Activities

Daily

Hotel/Hostel Pick-up & Drop-off

What this tour offers:

3 unforgettable destinations

Paracas - Pacific beach town famed for its scenic coastline and wildlife
Huacachina - Idyllic natural oasis in the middle of the desert. Seen to be believed!
Nazca - Small town home to the mysterious Nazca Lines

8 incredible activities

Secret Slave Tunnels - discover the dark history behind Colonial slavery at this original plantation estate
Ballestas Islands - boat out to Peru's very own Mini-Galapagos
Paracas National Reserve - Where desert meets ocean. Some of the most breathtaking landscapes Peru's Pacific coast has to offer
Dunebuggy & Sandboarding - Buggy up and sandboard down the biggest dunes in South America
Pisco Vineyard - Sample Pisco, the national drink of Peru and learn all about how it is made, from grape to bottle!
Nazca Lines Viewing Tower - See 3 of the mysterious and world-famous Nazca Lines!
Nazca Lines Flight - fly over and get the best views of the mesmerizing Nazca Lines

Important note: Peru Hop includes an exclusive extended 2 HOUR buggy tour - all other companies operate just a 1 hour tour!
Cantalloc Aqueducts - visit the ancient water aqueducts built 2000 years ago by the Nazca Culture

Night in Paracas
Night in Huacachina
Night in Nazca
Daily departures
Hotel/hostel pickups & dropoffs

Airbnb's have close meeting points

Price from: $279

Overview:

This is a 4 day tour from Lima to the Pacific beach town of Paracas, the stunning desert oasis of Huacachina and the mysterious desert of Nazca. In Paracas, boat out to Peru’s “Mini-Galapagos” and visit the stunning coastal National Reserve. In Huacachina combine Sandboarding/Dunebuggying followed by a flight over the mysterious Nazca Lines the next day. A perfect 4-day escape from Lima.

Highlights:

Exclusive guided tour of the Secret Slave Tunnels. 17km of underground tunnels used to smuggle slaves in the XVII century – Chincha
Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands off the coast of Paracas to see hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. Known as the Mini-Galapagos (tours to the Galapagos cost a LOT more!) this tour gets you up close and personal with the friendly sealions and penguins. – Paracas
One of the biggest protected deserts in the Americas. Incredible views of desert meeting the ocean – Paracas National Reserve
Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes in South America at the only desert oasis in South America. This is Peru’s fastest growing tourist attraction and a must for everybody who wants a once in a lifetime adrenalin rush. – Huacachina
Fly over the Nazca Lines which have left thousands of people baffled for years – Nazca
Bilingual, onboard guide during the whole day trip to assist you at all times
Luxury spacious bus with huge reclining seats, classic movies (e.g. Mrs. Doubtfire), toilet onboard, and more!

Want to continue to Arequipa rather than go back to Lima? Contact us on Whatsapp and we can help you organize that no problem.

What this tour offers:

3 unforgettable destinations

Paracas - Pacific beach town famed for its scenic coastline and wildlife
Huacachina - Idyllic natural oasis in the middle of the desert. Seen to be believed!
Nazca - Small town home to the mysterious Nazca Lines

8 incredible activities

Secret Slave Tunnels - discover the dark history behind Colonial slavery at this original plantation estate
Ballestas Islands - boat out to Peru's very own Mini-Galapagos
Paracas National Reserve - Where desert meets ocean. Some of the most breathtaking landscapes Peru's Pacific coast has to offer
Dunebuggy & Sandboarding - Buggy up and sandboard down the biggest dunes in South America
Pisco Vineyard - Sample Pisco, the national drink of Peru and learn all about how it is made, from grape to bottle!
Nazca Lines Viewing Tower - See 3 of the mysterious and world-famous Nazca Lines!
Nazca Lines Flight - fly over and get the best views of the mesmerizing Nazca Lines

Important note: Peru Hop includes an exclusive extended 2 HOUR buggy tour - all other companies operate just a 1 hour tour!
Cantalloc Aqueducts - visit the ancient water aqueducts built 2000 years ago by the Nazca Culture

Night in Paracas
Night in Huacachina
Night in Nazca
Daily departures
Hotel/hostel pickups & dropoffs

Airbnb's have close meeting points

Price from: $279

Private tour available!

Personalized service with private transport and guide. Contact us for more info!

More of what you’ll experience on this tour

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Tour Itinerary & What's Included

Day 1: Lima - Paracas

6:30am - 7:00am

Depart Lima - We pick up directly from hostels and hotels for safety and comfort. If staying in an Airbnb just email us. Your booking confirmation (ticket) will show you your exact pick-up time (depends on where you are staying!)

8:45am

Breakfast Stop - We stop for the chance to try a unique breakfast straight from the bread ovens of Mirasur – Enjoy some of the freshest baked bread in Peru! (breakfast not included)

11:30am

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Secret Slave Tunnels – Visit Hacienda San Jose and discover the jaw-dropping secret tunnels. Once used to smuggle slaves, these tunnels can be found below the hacienda, where you will also learn about a darker side to Peruvian history.

1:30pm

Our luxury Peru Hop bus arrives to Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea.

1:30pm until the next day

Night in Paracas. Relax by the calm, beach or have some of Peru's tastiest seafood!
You can book accommodation with any of our partners mentioned in our accommodation section below at the time of your booking or you're free to book your own accommodation.

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Golden Shadows Trek – Tour to the heart of the Paracas National Reserve to experience an unforgettable sunset at Kori-Apu, the Golden mountain (la montaña dorada). As the sun sets, the rocks along the cliffs light up a golden color, and where even the shadows are aglow, lending to the name of the tour. Your guide can help you book this optional extra or book in advance to secure a spot. For more info click here.

Day 2: Paracas - Huacachina

07:15am

We start our day! Meeting point is Los Frayles Residencial Hotel.

7:30am - 9:30am

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Ballestas Islands – 2 hour boat tour of the islands. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos, and just as great. You’ll see sea lions, penguins and lots of birds all in there natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you may even see a dolphin or two!

10:00am - 12:00pm

Depart from Paracas - Meeting point is Los Frayles Residencial Hotel.

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Paracas National Reserve – Guided tour of one of South America’s biggest protected desert reserves. Stunning Pacific coastline where desert meets ocean.

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Paragliding – The National Reserve is famed for its breathtaking Pacific coastline, so you can imagine the birds-eye views. THE place to fly in Peru! Your guide can help you book this optional extra or book in advance to secure a spot. For more info click here.

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Quad biking tour – Switch up your passenger seat on the bus, for the driver’s seat of an ATV/quad bike! Exhilarating self-drive guided tour of the reserve. Your guide can help you book this optional extra or book in advance to secure a spot. For more info click here.

1:00pm

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Pisco Vineyard Tour – see how Pisco, Peru’s national drink, is made from the grape to the bottle and try lots of free samples.

3:00pm

Arrive to Huacachina.

4:00 - 6:00pm

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Dunebuggy and sandboarding – 2 hours full of adrenaline. Ride the dune buggies up and sandboard down the biggest dunes in South America. A once in a lifetime experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America.

Important note: Peru Hop includes an exclusive extended 2 HOUR buggy tour – all other companies operate just a 1 hour tour!

6:00pm until the next day

Night in Huacachina. Enjoy some food or drinks around one of the many restaurants/bars around the oasis, or maybe join our Peru Hop Host to watch the sunset from the dunes in true Peruvian style for a moment you will never forget.

Note: You can book accommodation with any of our partners mentioned in our accommodation section below at the time of your booking or you're free to book your own accommodation in Huacachina… just book this tour and book your own accommodation on booking.com for example.

Day 3: Huacachina - Nazca

2:00pm

Depart Huacachina – Meeting point is Wild Rover Hostel

4:30pm

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Nazca Lines Viewing Tower – See 3 of the mysterious and world-famous Nazca Lines for free!

5:30pm

Dinner stop at Nazca

Until the next day

Spend the night in Nazca.

Day 4: Nazca to Lima

8:00am - 10:30am

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Cahuachi pyramids – One of the biggest ceremonial mud-brick archeological sites in the world. The most important ceremonial site of the Nazca culture dating back some 2000 years ago. Discover the mystery of the pyramids and how these relate closely to the Nazca lines. Your guide can help you book this optional extra or book in advance to secure a spot.

11:00am

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Nazca Lines Flight – Take flight over the lines and discover many of the drawings sketched on the desert land.

12:30pm

Free time in Nazca. Roam around the desert city and discover some of it's landmarks like Plaza de Armas!

1:30pm - 2:30pm

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

Cantalloc Aqueducts – Considered one of the oldest irrigational systems in the world. These ancient water aqueducts built 2000 years ago enabled the Nazca Culture to bring water from the Andes to the Nazca Valley via underground channels, bringing life to the desert lowlands.

3:00pm - 5:30pm

INCLUDED ACTIVITY

*Private transport from Nazca directly to Huacachina with Nazca Shuttle.

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Luxury bus back to Lima. Sit back and relax on the comfortable seats while you enjoy a movie onboard (e.g Mrs. Doubtfire / Forrest Gump / etc.). Or lay back, cover yourself up with the blanket on your seat and have a relaxing nap! You will be dropped off directly to your hotel/hostel upon arrival to Lima.

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What’s Included

Guided luxury bus transport
Exclusive Secret Slave Tunnels Tour in Chincha
Ballestas Islands Tour in Paracas
Paracas National Reserve Tour in Paracas
Extended 2-hour Dune Buggy and Sandboarding Tour in Huacachina
Pisco Vineyard tour
Entry to Nazca Lines Viewing Tower
Nazca Lines Flight
Cantalloc Aqueducts tour
Private shuttle service to and from Nazca with Nazca Shuttle (not guided)
Hotel/hostel pickups and drop offs

Not Included

Food
Accommodation can be added-on when purchasing your ticket
Airport tax - 30 soles (pay in cash at the airport)
Tourist Entrance Ticket - 47 soles (pay in cash at the airport)
The maximum weight limit for the flight per person is 95 kilos, an additional cost of $80 will be added should you exceed the given weight limit

Important Info & Notes

Important info

Departure Days

Every Day

Time of Departure

07:00am

Pick-up Location

We pick up passengers from all major hostels & hotels in Lima. If you are staying at an Airbnb then email us and we will specify your nearest pick up location.

If staying outside of these areas or at a residential address, then please select our central meeting point: MC DONALDS, PARQUE KENNEDY - MIRAFLORES as your pick-up location.

Minimum Time Needed

4 Days / 3 Nights

Price

$279 Includes transport, tours and guide on board. Accommodation add-ons available. *Does not included food.

Important Notes

Travelling between any of the dates mentioned below? Click the tab for the corresponding important information.

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Accommodation Information

Paracas

Los Frayles 3-star Hotel GREAT VALUE

Excellent for:

Solo Travelers
Couples
Families

Why guests love it:

Swimming pool
Breakfast included
Great wi-fi

Shared room

Traveling alone or on a budget? Or just looking to meet other travelers? Choose the shared room option for your trip and connect with other like-minded hopsters.

Room type:

6-bed shared room

Price:

From $10 per person

Towels are NOT included in SHARED rooms. Optional hire.

Private room

Traveling as a couple or group? Or do you just want your own room for the tour? Select a private room with bathroom when booking to add that little bit of privacy to your trip.

Room type:

Single, double and family rooms available

Price:

From $17 per person

Huacachina

Wild Rover Hostel GREAT VALUE

Excellent for:

Backpackers
Solo Travelers

Why guests love it:

Lively bar
Day/night parties
Swimming pool

Shared room

Traveling alone or on a budget? Or just looking to meet other travelers? Choose the shared room option for your trip and connect with other like-minded hopsters.

Traveling with children under 18? Whatsapp us for information on the best accommodation option for your family.

Room type:

Range of pod-style shared rooms from 4 to 14 beds.

Price:

From $10 per person

Private room

Traveling as a couple or group? Or do you just want your own room for the tour? Select a private room with bathroom when booking to add that little bit of privacy to your trip.

Traveling with children under 18? Whatsapp us for information on the best accommodation option for your family.

Room type:

Single, double and family rooms available

Price:

From $17 per person

Senoma Hotel AMAZING OPTION

Excellent for:

Couples
Solo travelers
Older travelers

Why guests love it:

Air-conditioned rooms
Swimming pool
Bar

Private room

Traveling solo or as a couple? Select a private room with bathroom when booking to add that little bit of privacy to your trip.

Traveling with children under 18? Whatsapp us for information on the best accommodation option for your family.

Room type:

Single, double and triple rooms available

Frequently Asked Questions

You might have some questions about our service and of course Peru itself. Our FAQs are aimed at helping you with any questions you may have.

Just click on any question and get the answer straight away!

What type of travelers take this tour?

Our 4 day tour is perfect for ALL types of travelers who are looking to maximize their time in Lima and see some of the most amazing sights in Peru in a short period of time.

65% of our passengers are female, the average passenger age is 31, and we have had people as old as 83, with plenty of families too!

Please note that children under 5 or pregnant women are not permitted on the Dune Buggy’s in Huacachina.

Why is Peru Hop better than trying to do it myself?

Simply put, it is very hard to do this itinerary by yourself without Peru Hop. Public buses do NOT go to Huacachina, they only go as far as Ica, so you would have to then arrange separate transport to and from Ica. As well as this, you would also have to coordinate getting to the bus terminals and from the bus terminals on your late return to Lima.

As well as all of this, Peru Hop offers a local onboard Travel Assistant fluent in English who you will simply love (read reviews about our fun and friendly guides all over the internet!) and Peru Hop is a great way to meet people from all over the world.

Finally, when you factor in everything included in our prices, you will see we offer great value for money, something which again is often commented on by passengers after their trip!

What should I bring on this tour?

Both Huacachina and Paracas are sunny towns. The following list of items are recommended:

Wind jacket/rain proof jacket (may get a little wet due to winds in the ocean)
Extra t-shirt
Sunscreen & sunglasses
Hat
Water
Comfortable clothes and shoe wear
Lightweight pants

Where can I store my luggage while doing the tours?

Our onboard travel assistants will let you know where you can store your luggage for FREE! Another benefit of traveling with Peru Hop.

Of course valuables like cash and passports should always stay with you at all times, like with any bus or flight service!

Is advanced booking recommended?

Yes! Due to Peru Hop’s growing reputation as the best way to travel around Peru (which we are very proud of after 10 hard years), our trips can often fill up in advance, so advance booking is recommended. Check the availability using the green button above!

Can I change my ticket to another one after booking?

Sure, if you want to change your ticket for one that better suits your travel plans, please send us an email to proceed. Depending on the new ticket price and the timing of your request, the team will provide you with the available options.

Does traveling on Peru Hop help the local communities?

Yes, 100% it does.

Peru Hop was founded by Irish guys who moved to Peru and realized they had missed so much of this country when they were travelers, and so partnered with local Peruvians to develop a system to allow people discover the Real Peru.

By taking you to places most tourists don’t know about, you are helping local communities who often live below the poverty line to have a source of income. Simply buying some breakfast snacks or a water here or there really helps these communities.

As well as this, 95% of our staff are young Peruvians and we pay more than other travel and bus companies. They often use their salaries to help their families (here in Peru it is common kids, parents and grandparents to all live in the same small house).

Remember, most tourists either fly with billion dollar airlines or go on public buses owned by millionaires and make no stops between stops and don’t benefit local communities.

Don’t be a Typical Tourist, Discover the REAL Peru, and make this a win-win for you and for local Peruvians.

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Info About Our Luxury Buses

Peru Hop – #1 Bus Company In Peru

As well as an unbeatable safety record, Peru Hop is also famous for its punctuality and comfort. In South America, where things often run later than scheduled, we are very proud to say we achieve a 98.5% on-time arrival for each trip.

If comparing Peru Hop to other bus companies, make sure you check their safety record, past accidents, as well as their Tripadvisor page (if they even bother to have one) as often you will find there is a reason why some bus companies have “cheaper” prices than Peru Hop.

Features Of Our Buses

40 semi-bed reclining seats: All with sponge foam pads for added comfort.
Modern and clean toilet: Unlike public buses that often smell bad and are not cleaned regularly.
High-tech temperature controlled air system: We ensure it is never too hot or too cold.
3 LCD TVs on board: Just sit back and enjoy English-speaking movies on longer journeys.
Highest quality brake and suspension system: To ensure that every passenger has a smooth and seamless journey.
Blankets for every passenger: Snuggle up and get some sleep on longer trips.
GPS monitoring system: Allows us to track our buses every step of the way and monitor driver velocity.
USB ports on every seat: Charge your phone or any device throughout your whole trip.

Bus Safety Controls

Large team of drivers: Our drivers are not overworked/tired as is often the case on other buses.
Tour guide onboard: Our tour guide does regular checks on the drivers.
Seatbelts: We have a seatbelt for every passenger and ask our passengers to wear them at all times.
24 hour GPS monitoring: Every bus is monitored from a secure point via GPS…we always know where the bus is and if it is taking any unscheduled stops.
Constant contact: The drivers and the guide communicate continuously by telephone with the Peru Hop office.
No tight deadlines: Our drivers are under NO pressure to arrive at a certain time, no need for increased speed or unnecessary risks.

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You are able to change your departure dates at no extra cost if you were to change your plans.

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About Peru Hop

We are owned by Irish and Peruvian partners, giving you a local authentic experience with European levels of service, with a bit of Irish fun along the way!

We are proud to be 100% locally based and all our team and partners are local Peruvians.

Since our inception in 2013, we have massively helped the small communities of Paracas and Huacachina grow, and by traveling with Peru Hop, you are helping the local people benefit from tourism.

With over 26,000+ reviews online, and the friendliest and most interesting onboard local hosts, we guarantee you a local authentic experience that will be one of the highlights of your whole trip to Peru!

4 Day Tour from Lima

4 Day Tour from Lima

4 Day Tour from Lima

What this tour offers:

What this tour offers:

Private tour available!

More of what you’ll experience on this tour

Tour Itinerary & What's Included

Day 1: Lima - Paracas

Day 2: Paracas - Huacachina

Day 3: Huacachina - Nazca

Day 4: Nazca to Lima

What’s Included

Not Included

Important Info & Notes

Important info

Important Notes

Accommodation Information

Paracas

Los Frayles 3-star Hotel GREAT VALUE

Huacachina

Wild Rover Hostel GREAT VALUE

Senoma Hotel AMAZING OPTION

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of travelers take this tour?

Why is Peru Hop better than trying to do it myself?

What should I bring on this tour?

Where can I store my luggage while doing the tours?

Is advanced booking recommended?

Can I change my ticket to another one after booking?

Does traveling on Peru Hop help the local communities?

Info About Our Luxury Buses

Peru Hop – #1 Bus Company In Peru

Features Of Our Buses

Bus Safety Controls

About Peru Hop

2026 online reviews

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