Top South Coast Tours by Duration - page 2

Make the most of your time in port with this Ballestas Islands shore excursion from San Martin Port that also includes a visit to the Tambo Colorado, one of the best-preserved Inca fortresses on the Peruvian coast. Cruise by three of the Ballestas Islands to explore caves, spot sea lions, and watch for the islands’ remarkable birdlife, then head to the mainland to discover the fascinating Inca architecture at Tambo Colorado.

This is a combined experience where you can enjoy the 3 activities most requested by travelers, you will have contact with nature in the sea and marine animals, the coast with the vineyards and tasting the flagship drink of our Peru, Pisco and its wines and The desert with the buggy, sandboard and the sunset.

The Paracas Peninsula and Ballestas Islands are just a short trip from Pisco, but they feel a world away. Get a chance to see an enigmatic prehistoric design drawn into the side of a hill, and then look out for wildlife like birds and sea lions as you navigate the Ballestas Islands by boat. Return to the Pisco main square at the end of your tour.

We start with pickup from your hotel in Lima, Miraflores and Barranco or from the Jorge Chavez Airport As a first stop: the adventure is located in the Ballestas Islands where you can observe native marine species, such as birds, penguins, sea lions in their habitat and the famous Paracas geoglyph El Candelabro. Second stop: Visit the Paracas National Reserve. Red Beach, The cathedral and the Itmos la Peninsula viewpoint, where we will observe the wild animals within the reserve. Third stop: Visit Ica with the tasting of piscos and wines, in addition, you will have an hour of time for your lunch, then in Huacachina, tour the dunes by buggy and try sandboarding. With your powerful buggy to help you reach the top of the dunes, you'll save your energy for sandboarding. Finally, depart Huacachina and comfortably return to your accommodation in Lima, where the excursion will end.

The Nazca culture developed in one of the driest deserts on the planet on the southern coast of Peru; examples of its legacy are the Aqueducts and the ceremonial center of Cahuachi. This land tour complements the information on the origin of the Nazca Lines, allowing travelers to learn and understand more about the development and expansion of the Nazca culture. Travelers will be able to observe and record archaeological evidence.

The southwestern region of Peru has an ideal climate for growing grapes. On this tour from Ica, visit one of the oldest wineries in South America as well as an artisanal winery to sample the wines and piscos of the region. Take guided tours of each facility and learn about the winemaking process before enjoying the tastings of their respective products.

Travelers should book this visit as they will know the geoglyphs and Nazca Lines, cultural heritage of humanity aboard modern airplanes, a unique experience for culture lovers who go from Lima to Arequipa or Cuzco, or wish to return to Ica , or if they are in Nazca we can pick them up from their hotel in Nazca with all their things and can take advantage of the transfer to the city of ica and enjoy the flight where this stop is unmissable for your adventure to our Peru.

BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas National Reserve + Candelabra Start of the tour: Pick up from your hotel or meeting point in Ica or Paracas to start the tour. First visit: Ballestas Islands Arrive at the El Chaco Pier and embark by boat to the Ballestas Islands. During the tour you will be able to observe the Candelabra (geoglyph visible from the sea), natural rock formations, colonies of sea lions, Humboldt penguins and glovebirds (boobies, tendrils, among others). Second visit: Paracas National Reserve Land tour of the Paracas National Reserve. We will visit Playa Roja, Playa Lagunillas and Playa La Mina, where you can enjoy the surroundings and, if the conditions allow, bathe. End of the tour: The tour ends at the Plaza de Armas in Ica. There is also the option to finish at the El Chaco Pier in Paracas.

The Nazca Lines are a cultural heritage of humanity which you should visit during your tour of Peru. The flight over the Nazca Lines lasts approximately 30 to 35 minutes, the pilots of the plane will be the guides during the excursion. Each passenger will have their own window where you will be able to appreciate the most important Nazca lines.

Take a boat trip to see the impressive archipelago of the Ballestas Islands. On this tour we will discover the landscapes of the Paracas National Reserve, one of the most outstanding environmental spaces in western Peru. You can't miss it!

Sail to the stunning Ballesta Islands and enjoy marine life in its natural habitat. Watch sea lions, Humboldt penguins and glovebirds, plus the iconic El Candelabra geoglyph, on a thrilling boat ride. Afterwards, head into the Paracas Desert with an ATV tour. Explore spectacular landscapes in Playa Yumaque, the Isthmus and Playa Roja while capturing unique moments of adventure and natural beauty. - Observe marine fauna in the Ballestas Islands during a boat trip - Experience a thrilling four-wheel drive through the desert - Explore iconic beaches and natural formations of Paracas - Ideal for lovers of adventure and photography

Enjoy a short excursion during your time at port to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve by speedboat. See the iconic Candelabra geoglyph carved into the side of a mountain and observe the native flora and fauna of the area, including sea lions, as you navigate through the caves. Receive a personalized experience with a private guide and learn about the Paracas area before rejoining your ship.

Discover the mystifying Nazca Lines, spectacular Paracas National Reserve, and enchanting Huacachina oasis on a 3-day group tour from Lima. In Paracas, you'll observe sea lions, penguins, and other exotic marine life on a boat tour of Paracas Bay. Later experience the thrill of sandboarding in Huacachina's golden dunes. The multi-day adventure concludes with a flight over the desert to get a bird’s eye view of the ancient geoglyphs.

Expand your awareness of Peruvian nature and culture on this guided tour to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve from Lima. Take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands and then tour the Paracas National Reserve in the afternoon, which hosts one of the world's highest concentrations of seabirds.

Let yourself be seduced by the magic of artisan vineyards in the land of eternal sunshine! This tour will take you to know family wineries where pisco and wine are created with passion and tradition, passed down from generation to generation

Explore the coastal Paracas National Reserve in a dune buggy that takes adventurous travelers to parts of the park that can’t be reached by car or on foot. With two people to a buggy, you can tour the park alongside your partner or friend while a guide leads the convoy to multiple scenic viewpoints and photo spots. This is a private tour for just you and a partner.

Discover three of Nazca’s most important attractions on this 5-hour cultural tour. Visit the impressive Cahuachi Pyramids, the ancient ceremonial center of the Nazca civilisation, explore the fascinating Chauchilla Cemetery with its well-preserved mummies, and learn about the remarkable engineering of the Cantalloc Aqueducts, which continue to function today. The tour includes comfortable transportation and the services of one of our best bilingual guides. Entrance fees (18 Peruvian Soles per person) are not included. We offer pickup from any location in Nazca. If you arrive without a hotel, you are welcome to use our facilities, including free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and restrooms. Our office is conveniently located across from the bus station.

During this 2-day small-group tour from Lima, experience natural wonders, area adventures, and a cultural cornerstone. In Paracas, take a boat to the Ballestas Islands to see marine birds and mammals including penguins and sea lions. In Huacachina, enjoy dune buggy and sandboard adventures. Visit a pisco vineyard to learn about the history and production of Peru's beloved distillate. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

Visit the desert oasis of Huacachina on a full-day tour from Paracas. Stop at a winery that makes wine and pisco in the traditional way as you sample the drinks. Then, head to Ica for a city tour and learn about the ancient cultures that used to inhabit the area. Finally, head to the lagoon where you can stroll around or take a dune buggy up the large sand dunes.

This is a guided tour in which you will taste excellent piscos and wines from the city of Ica, one of the richest valleys in the production of wine and pisquera grapes, accompanied by its Peruvian history, culture and tradition. You will get to know incredible scenarios on this excursion, with a view of the vineyards and valleys.

6:30 a.m. I pick up our visitors from their hotel in Ica or bus station, then we will go to the south of Ica. 07:00 am Departure to the Ocucaje desert bound for the beautiful canyon of the lost, where we will observe many landscapes of crops in the dunes. 09:00 am We will arrive at the scenic viewpoint of the canyon of the lost, where you will observe the main gorge of the Canyon with a depth of approximately 150 meters in its sky flying the red-headed vultures, a stop where you will be impressed, Start of our adventure with a walk along a sedimentary road where you can see some extinct marine fossils when our Peruvian sea was warm waters, where they lead us to the lakes (Ojos de Agua). 11:30 am Return to the city of Ica 14:30 pm Culminating, the tour visitors will be returned to their hotels or bus station in Ica

Trade the city for sand, sea, and sky on this epic 4-day trip from Lima. Cruise through Paracas Bay to spot sea lions and penguins on Peru’s very own “Mini-Galapagos.” Explore surreal desert cliffs inside the Paracas National Reserve. Then ride dune buggies across the golden sands of Huacachina and try your hand at sandboarding in South America’s only natural desert oasis. On the final day, take to the skies for a breathtaking flight over the ancient Nazca Lines - mysterious geoglyphs best seen from above. With hotel pickup, comfortable transportation, and curated experiences included, this is the ultimate no-stress coastal adventure.

Venture into the Peruvian desert for a thrilling adventure over the Nazca Lines and the dunes of Hucachina on this full-day tour from Ica. Join a small group and take a flight over the Nazca Lines to see giant petroglyphs carved into the hard soil. Then, head to the Huacachina Oasis where you can zip around the dunes in a buggy and on sandboards.

Come to Paracas and enjoy the tour of Ballestas Islands Tour and its marine fauna in a fantastic excursion by speedboat, you will also see a mystery symbol called Candelabro which was carved in the cliff of the Paracas peninsula centuries ago by an unknown tribe. Paracas has approximately 5000 dwellr and has a hot climate has a desert geography, rocky, sandy, with a contrast of colors for the minerals found there and its beautiful beaches to enjoy a relaxing bath in the Pacific Ocean; in the peninsula of Paracas also a civilization was developed 2500 years ago behind which bears the name The Paracas Culture this civilization developed in the textile in its famous Paracas mantles this culture also performed the cranial trepanaciones, the lengthening of heads (long heads), Paracas and its peninsula is a coastal desert unique in the entire coast of Peru therefore it is considered as a National Reserve of Paracas a place protected by the Ministry of the Environment.