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Adrienne_P, Apr 2026
Worth the long drive
We had a great day with the tour. The drive to Caral is long, taking about 3-4 hours each way, but the trip is worth it. The ruins have very few visitors. It’a a hidden gem in the desert that is rich in history. Our tour guide Johanna was wonderful. We never heard of Caral prior to booking this tour, but we are so glad we decided to go!
Katherine_L, Apr 2026
A fun and fulfilling day!
An all day event that will surely tire you out! Be prepared for a long journey in the bus. There are stops along the way, but we started at 5AM and ended at 10PM.
If you book this event, I would recommend making sure you get a good sleep the night before and you are not doing anything too hectic the next day because it does take a lot out of you. The places we visited were pretty incredible! It really felt like each area was its own separate unit or island. There isn’t really much time during your stops to “shop” around so don’t expect to be able to purchase souvenirs at this time! They run a pretty strict schedule! Alvaro, our guide, was friendly and very clear with instructions.
I would recommend this trip as it was lots of fun!
If you get sea sick/motion sick, bring Dramamine!
The ATV riding is very intense, tread carefully if it’s not typically your cup of tea. Wear sunscreen and a hat! Bring a bandana to cover your face and shades to protect your eyes from the sand.
Olivia_O, Apr 2026
A Must-Do in Peru
Absolutely incredible experience and the guides are so much fun and helpful and make time fly! Everything was organized really well and I feel like we got access to so many more parts of Peru that we wouldn't have on our own. Mar, Juancho and Michael (our driver) were the best!
My only note of warning: it is a long, active, day. The guides will absolutely work with you and adjust to your preferred activity level but I would not recommend trying to do this right after flying into Peru.
Sophie_D, Apr 2026
Unforgettable Huacachina Trip
It’s awesome experience. Though it’s a long day trip (5am-midnight), it’s fun and comfortable. The bus has WiFi, phone charger, good leg space. Our guide, Aymeth, is great. She organized the big group so well. Paracas boat tour, vineyard lunch and wine tasting, Huacachina sand dune are very impressive. Dune buggy is the best. We had a wonderful day.
Jake_A, Apr 2026
We were lucky enough to...
We were lucky enough to be the only two participants on this tour with a wonderful guide, Aura. She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, providing lots of information and answering all of our questions about the unique food. The best part was being able to meet and talk with the chefs/bartenders at various stops. Since we were the only participants and speak Spanish, we were able to get a lot of extra insight from the tour. The food was all excellent and we left being very full. I highly recommend!
Marlene_S, Apr 2026
Long day & 14hrs of...
Long day & 14hrs of driving but oh so worth it! Our 30 mins flight over the lines was well explained by our guide & we were also given an aerial map of where the main designs were so it was easy to follow. And we also made a stop to see some of the Palpa lines, which are visible from the road. Huacachina oasis was also incredible & the buggy ride over sand dunes a lot of fun, with a stunning sunset to wrap it all up! 3.40am start, 7hrs driving (one way) & an 11pm return was definitely worth it!!!
Elsie_F, Mar 2026
We just came back for our...
We just came back for our trip. Everything was perfect and smooth since the moment we were picked up at our hotel until the drop off
Yoced our tour guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, super nice, patient and an excellent photographer.
He explained everything about the beautiful Paraca Island and Huacachina. He made us feel entertained. We really enjoyed and recommend this trip.
Laura_N, Mar 2026
Great tour!!
It is totally worth it! Alex was one of our guides and he was so knowledgeable and funny. They even took photos of us in the water and sent them to us later for free. We saw penguins and so many sea lions. It was an amazing experience. Wear lots of sunscreen even if it’s cloudy!!!
Leslie_D, Mar 2026
The best day ! So many awesome adventures.
This was a 10 out of 10. It’s a long day packed with Peruvian history, traditions and adventures. In Paracas we saw penguins, sea lions, many species of birds, and dolphins. The boat ride was lovely. Enjoyed the quick stop in the textile house and bought a beautiful hand made wall hanging. The lunch at the winery was a nice break from the activity and travel. It was interesting to see the fractional method if making Pisco. The tastings were also good.
Then a quick drive to Huacachina. To see an oasis in the desert felt like a movie. The dune buggy was thrilling .. just fast and bumpy enough. Sand boarding was awesome and the sunset was breathtaking.
Our guide, Oswaldo was the best. He had so much energy and made it fun with the themed music he brought. A great soundtrack for the day. Highly recommend.
annette_c, Mar 2026
Great day exploring Lima
A fantastic way to experience the highlights of Lima. Our guide Klaudia and driver Eduardo we excellent. I couldn’t recommend this tour more highly. Klaudia, was a wealth of knowledge and made the tour very enjoyable, if you want a great experience then this the tour , thank you for a great day.
Samantha_S, Mar 2026
The experience was...
The experience was excellent. It was a small group with a big bus. We were able to recline our seats as the bus was extremely comfortable. We enjoyed all three tours Ballestas Island, pisco and wine tour as well as Huachachina which was the best. Book with them for the best experience. We got a Hostel if we needed to change and freshen up as well....Great tour.
Natasha_M, Jan 2026
Great Way to Visit Lima
We enjoyed our tour to Lima, which included a one and a half hour walking tour of the historical center. Our tour guide was amazing and helped us navigate a very busy historical centre given it was a national holiday. There was so much more to see than I had imagined. Lima’s historic centre is quite grand with most of it accessible on a pedestrian path. It was New Year’s Day, and everyone was out celebrating. I think we would’ve been lost without a guide. The bus to and from the historic centre was comfortable, although some conflict arose about seat switching, which had nothing to do with the tour company, but some very arrogant tourists on board became extremely aggressive and antagonizing to all the Latino tourists on the bus. My children and I were quite shocked and everybody was very uncomfortable with their aggression. This is not reflection on the company. We were on the upper deck and the guides were on the main deck.
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