Top Lima Day Trips - page 8

Archaeological Tour to Pachacamac and Huaca Pucllana

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $150

Full Day Tour in Ica, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina

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17 hoursFree Cancellation

from $140

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Experience the wonders of Caral, the oldest civilization in the Americas, on our full-day tour from Lima. Delve into history as you explore magnificent pyramids, intricate architecture, and sacred sites. Witness the ingenuity of ancient Peruvians and uncover the mysteries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. With knowledgeable guides and comfortable transportation, this immersive cultural journey promises an unforgettable adventure. Book your Caral tour today and step back in time to discover the roots of Peruvian civilization.

Caral, The Oldest City in America from Lima Private Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $190

Magical Sunset in Huacachina:

Experience the magic of the sunset in Huacachina as the sun says goodbye, painting the oasis with warm and dazzling tones.

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Paracas Tour with Ballestas Islands, Ica and Huacachina with Sunset

18 hoursFree Cancellation

from $139

Full Day Tour in Lima Paracas Ica

20 to 21 hoursFree Cancellation

from $142

Ballestas Islands, Ica Vineyard & Huacachina

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12 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

from $150

Private Tour in Pachacamac Temple and Pantanos de Villa Reserve

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $167

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Miraflores Tour: Barranco + Museo Larco from Puerto del Callao

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $180

Experience an amazing day of adventures and natural wonders as you explore the Ballestas Islands in Paracas and the Huacachina Oasis in Ica, departing from the vibrant city of Lima! This thrilling full day tour will immerse you in captivating landscapes and dreamlike scenery, where you can delight in the beauty of nature and its most precious marine wildlife. Get ready to feel the excitement coursing through your veins as you venture into the Ica desert dunes aboard our specialized buggies. During this wonderful journey, you will also have the opportunity to discover the charming traditional vineyards of Ica, where you will learn about the fascinating process of wine and pisco production. Book your one-day tour to the Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina Oasis now and get ready for a journey that will awaken your senses.

Full Day Paracas, Huacachina and Wine Tasting from Lima

17 hoursFree Cancellation

from $139

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Private Tour to the Nazca and Huacachina Lines from Lima

17 hoursFree Cancellation

from $550

We are one of the few agencies that operates this destination to the sacred city of Caral, our tour begins at a suitable time since we begin the excursion at 6 am, time that allows you to leave your hotel having breakfast. We handle small groups which allows us to provide more personalized attention. We have qualified staff of both guides and drivers, our goal is to make your trip a memorable experience.

Full day Caral, the oldest civilization in America

13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $200

Lima City Tour and Larco Museum from Callao Port

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $100

Caral Tour - The oldest sacred city in America

10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $250

In this service we will learn about the colonial period and the Republican era, we will delve into the history of Peru and learn about its secrets and impressive history. We will get to know the main port of the country. Since the beginning of the colony, Callao was the main port, where gold and silver was taken from this place that would later be transported to Spain. The Real Felipe keeps impressive objects from our history such as the first flag that was designed by the liberator Don José de San Martin.

Tour Real Felipe / Submarine Abtao

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $57

You will get to know beautiful places in Peru accompanied by a trained guide. We offer you a fun and safe trip through the landscapes of the Peruvian coast. You will get to know Paracas and its marine biodiversity. You will visit a hacienda in Ica where you will be able to taste the wines that are made in the place. You will ride in sandbox cars, you will do SandBoard and you will visit the Huacachina Natural Oasis.

Full Day Tour in Paracas-Ica and oasis Huacachina

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16 hoursFree Cancellation

from $300

Paracas Adventure : Crossbow Islands, Buggies & Desert – Full Day

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from $290

Nazca Lines and Huacachina Oasis Overflight Tour

12 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

from $332

A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel and you will travel to Northern Lima. After a four-hour trip, you will arrive in Caral, the civilization that created the oldest urban complex (of the same name) in America, which redefined the history of societies when it was discovered that it is 5,000 years old, as old as China, Egypt, Indía and Mesopotamia. Caral shows large pyramids, squares, atriums and altars on which various sacred ceremonies and offerings to deities were performed. After the visit, you will have time to enjoy lunch (by your own) and then return to Lima City.

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Full-Day Private Tour to Caral, From Lima

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11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $393

Enjoy a comfortable and safe private trip to the Ballestas Islands, perfect for families with children. Departure from Lima is flexible starting from 5:00 a.m. Arrive in Paracas and board the boat to the Ballestas Islands, where you can see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and diverse marine wildlife. After the boat tour, enjoy a relaxing breakfast before returning to Lima. A short and enjoyable getaway with the comfort and flexibility of a private service.

Ballestas Islands private transfer from Lima

8 to 9 hours

from $390

Tick off two of Peru’s most intriguing attractions, even if you’ve only got limited time, on a private tour of the Nazca Lines and the Ballestas Islands—a nature reserve hailed as Peru’s answer to Galapagos—from Lima. This excursion, which proves ideal for first-time visitors, reveals the diversity of Peru’s natural wonders and allows you to skip the stress of advance planning.

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Private tour to Ballestas & Nazca

15 to 17 hoursFree Cancellation

from $370

Your will be picked up from your hotel and will travel to the South on the Pan-American Highway toward Pachacamac, located thirty minutes from Lima City. This archaeological complex, built in 200 AD, is one of the most important Pre-Inca religious centers on the Peruvian coast. It originally belonged to the Ichma culture (although it was mostly built by the Wari people and subsequently conquered by the Incas); the sanctuary is located 30 kilometers South of Lima and it was the place of worship of Pachacamac, the god who created the world. The religious center, which houses several temples, operated for centuries until the arrival of the Spaniards, when the fall of the Inca Empire finally started. You will then go to have lunch with a Paso Horse Show. You will return to your hotel at the end of the tour.

Full Day Private Pachacamac including lunch with Paso Horse show

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7 hours 40 minutes

from $214

From Lima Huacachina full day Private service

10 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

from $390

The Vistadome a Machu Picchu Experience offers an exclusive and deeply personal journey to one of the wonders of the world. This tour is designed for those who want to explore Machu Picchu without the crowds, with a private guide providing exclusive attention and an authentic connection to Inca culture. Ride the elegant Vistadome train, enjoying breathtaking scenery while feeling the history and spirituality of the place. Ideal for travelers seeking an intimate and enriching experience in the Andes, this trip guarantees a return to the sunset, ensuring that every moment is memorable. - Private tour with exclusive guide for personalized attention - Vistadome train journey surrounded by Andean landscapes - Deep connection with Inca history and spirituality - Return at sunset for a complete experience

Private and Personalized Machu Picchu Tour

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16 hoursFree Cancellation

from $579

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Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis

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.

Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast

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.

Full Day Nazca Lines, Huacachina Oasis with Buggy and Sandboard

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!!!

Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

Chesna_H, Apr 2026

One and only Lima Food tour

Our Lima food tour with David was fantastic from start to finish. He began with a great introduction to the history of Peruvian cuisine, which made each stop even more meaningful at the office/shop. The cafe was a warm start, the stir-fried beef with Peruvian flavors was delicious . The next stop provided us with seabass ceviche was incredibly fresh and unforgettable. The pisco sour was truly an experience on its own at the local bar and sandwich spot. Ending at Blu with locally inspired fruit creations was the perfect finale. David was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire experience seamless. Highly recommend!

Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included

Kelly_G, Mar 2026

Highly Recommended

This tour was seamless and absolutely worth the 3:45 a.m. wake up. Communication leading up was excellent. We knew exactly where to be an when. Our tourguide, Renzo, spoke fluent English and switched between Spanish and English to translate everything without being asked! Most persons on the tour were Spanish speakers but he ensured we felt totally looped in. The same should be said of the individual attraction guides - they all said everything twice - first in Spanish then English, just excellent. The bus was large, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was light and inexpensive. The boat ride was so relaxing, food at the beautiful winery excellent and the dune buggy ride and sanboarding exillerating. Plenty stops at clean restroom facilities. A note for solo travellers - we had 2 and by the end of day you would have thought they came with friends. People can be so kind and friendly. 10/10 highly recommended.

Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour

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.

Luxury Private Paracas & Huacachina Tour with Sunset Picnic

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.

Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

Lora_D, Mar 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unforgettable...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unforgettable sea lion experience in Lima Swimming with sea lions in the wild Pacific Ocean was honestly one of the highlights of our Peru trip with my daughter 💙 Everything was perfectly organized from the beginning. Our guide Rodrigo was amazing — so kind, professional, and always making sure we felt safe and happy. He even helped us take beautiful photos and videos so we could fully enjoy the moment. They provided comfortable wetsuits, which made a huge difference. I was honestly a little scared the Pacific would be freezing… but surprise — the water was absolutely comfortable! We swam around 10–15 minutes, laughing like little kids. The sea lions were incredibly friendly and playful, swimming so close to us. And the biggest bonus — we even spotted a penguin 🐧✨ Such a magical, once-in-a-lifetime experience I will never forget. Highly recommend this tour if you are in Lima — especially if you travel with kids or want a truly unique adventure. 💙

Lima Highlights: Miraflores, Barranco, Chorrillos & Downtown

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.

Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Experience

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.

Caral, The Oldest Civilization in the Americas:Day Trip from Lima

BryanLeaver, Feb 2026

Experience the first known civilization of the Americas

If you are coming to see Machu Picchu, add this to the list. A great opportunity to see a pre-Inka civilization. From 2800 BC, the pyramids and structures have amazing architecture and as well preserved. Johanna was an amazing guide with lots of information about history of Caral. The on-site facilities are impressive. An underappreciated archeological treasure the deserves more global attention.

City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure From Larcomar

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.