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Paracas & Ica Tours: 15 Picked and Priced

50 tours  ·  from $10

The good paracas & ica tours fill first, and the cheap ones are not always the weak ones. Below: 15 of them, what each costs and how they differ.

From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Full Day Guided Tour - The early coach ride south from Lima
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From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Full Day Guided Tour

1.From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,780 reviews · 18 hours · from $59Our pick

Leave Lima early for Paracas and Huacachina with a bilingual guide such as Franklin, Fio, Aymeth, or Diego. The day includes a two-hour Ballestas Islands boat trip, a vineyard visit with pisco tasting, and an optional dune buggy and sandboarding ride. Expect a comfortable coach, a restroom onboard, and a return to Lima near midnight.

“Long but super fun day! Would definitely recommend bringing approx 100 soles pp for incident expenses such as meals, bandanas, waters, etc”

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Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included - Ballestas Islands and the Candelabro
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Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included

2.Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 623 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $85

Leave Lima at 5 a.m. for a packed day at the Ballestas Islands, a pisco and wine tasting in Ica, and Huacachina’s dunes. Expect sea lions, Humboldt penguins, a boat ride, lunch at your own cost, sand buggies, and beginner sandboarding. Guides such as Mayer, Alvaro, Anthony, and Jeancarlo have earned praise for keeping the long day moving.

“This was an excellent tour. We had a lot of fun. For the dessert: Wear comfortable clothing. Bring water to hydrate Bring sunglasses and scarf”

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From Nazca: 35-Minute Flight Over Nazca Lines - Pickup from Nazca hotels and bus stations
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From Nazca: 35-Minute Flight Over Nazca Lines

3.From Nazca: 35-Minute Flight Over Nazca Lines

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 583 reviews · 35 min · from $125

From Nazca, take a 35-minute shared flight over 14 famous geoglyphs. Your transfer, airport check-in, weighing, and flight are arranged for you, with English or Spanish assistance on the ground. Expect a small, turning aircraft, extra cash fees, weather delays, and WhatsApp communication before departure.

“We had a great experience dlying over the Nazca lines. We went by own car from Ica which is a pretty long and not interesting ride though easy to get to the airport. At the airport after paying the airtax we had our flight on time as booked. Jose from Las Adventures is a very friendly person and arranged everything spot on. He is easy to communicate with via WhatsApp.”

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From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina - Ballestas Islands and the El Candelabro
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From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

4.From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 409 reviews · 17h 30m · from $61

Leave Lima early for a speedboat ride around the Ballestas Islands, then continue to Ica for lunch and wine and pisco tasting. In Huacachina, ride a dune buggy and sandboard before returning to Lima late at night. English and Spanish guides include Alvaro, Giancarlo, Joel, and others, depending on the departure.

“This was the best spontaneous booking I ever did. Gabby was so patient in translating everything for me even though I’m the only one that doesn’t speak spanish. Transpo is a huge bus so no problem on leg space. Def do not skip on riding the buggies. SO MUCH FUN! Lunch menu is a little bit pricy but should be fine as they provide you snacks on your way back to lima(surprise) Easy and straightforward pick up-just go to the place agreed upon and they def will be there. Keep in mind that this is a long travel through the dessert so bring something to keep yourself busy or just…”

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From Paracas: Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve - The Candelabro, Paracas’ great coastal mystery
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From Paracas: Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve

5.From Paracas: Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 356 reviews · 5 hours · from $60

Join a bilingual guide such as Olenka or Pablo for a 5-hour Paracas outing. A speedboat visits Ballestas Islands and the Candelabro, followed by a guided drive through Paracas National Reserve to Playa Roja, Lagunillas, and the Cathedral. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and both tours are included.

“The tour was very good. Our guide knew which stops we were interested in and had good information on each. We let him know we were in somewhat of a time crunch to get back to Lima and he only hit up the highlights. He was ready to take photos of us at each site and was great with the kids. JD was great getting us set up and was great with my kids. We’d recommend this tour to anyone else wanting to see Paracas or the Ballestas Islands.”

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Lima: Paracas and the Huacachina Oasis Guided Day Tour - A 4:00 a.m. start and the long road south
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Lima: Paracas and the Huacachina Oasis Guided Day Tour

6.Lima: Paracas and the Huacachina Oasis Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 354 reviews · 1 day · from $65

Travel from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Celeste, Javier, or Chris. See sea lions, penguins, and guano birds by boat, taste Ica wines and piscos, then race across the dunes by buggy and sandboard before returning to Lima late.

“The start of the tour to be on time. The tour package was not clear on website and I had to pay extra for tourism. The guide or people who organized should be more communicative about inquiries about the tour and package. Our guide was good but I wanted to know more history”

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From Lima: Full Day to Paracas and Huacachina Desert Oasis - Leaving Lima before sunrise
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From Lima: Full Day to Paracas and Huacachina Desert Oasis

7.From Lima: Full Day to Paracas and Huacachina Desert Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 301 reviews · from $71

Leave Lima before dawn for Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, then continue to Ica for lunch and pisco tasting at Nieto. End at Huacachina with a 4WD dune ride and sandboarding. Guides such as Zeta, Jose, Davi, and Gaby have helped make the long day smooth for English and Spanish speakers.

“I enjoyed all the actual activities the boat driver was really good and the dune buggy was really good too. Sand boarding was more fun than anticipated.”

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Paracas: Ballestas Islands Morning Boat Tour - Meeting at Muelle El Chaco
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Paracas: Ballestas Islands Morning Boat Tour

8.Paracas: Ballestas Islands Morning Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Best value

Leave Muelle El Chaco by speedboat for El Candelabro and the Ballestas Islands. An English or Spanish guide explains the geoglyph, seabirds, Humboldt penguins, and sea lions from the water. Daphne and Mario have led praised departures, and the $17 price includes life jackets, tourist fees, and a covered boat.

“You must visit ballesta islands if you visit paracas. The location that is given, is not the correct one. The actual meeting point is outside the port next to a big cross, by the water. We were able to see dolphins 1 pingüino a lot of sea lions. And a million birds . The island itself is beautiful. If you are one of the first ones, sit on the left side of the boat for a better view . The tour only takes about an hour and half , but the tour guides and boat drives were great”

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Huacachina: Buggy en las Dunas al Atardecer y Sandboarding - Pickup in Ica or Huacachina
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Huacachina: Buggy en las Dunas al Atardecer y Sandboarding

9.Huacachina: Buggy en las Dunas al Atardecer y Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 299 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

From Ica or Huacachina, you’ll ride a 4x4 buggy across dunes as high as 30 meters, stop for oasis photos, try sandboarding, and finish with sunset views. English- and Spanish-speaking drivers lead small groups of up to 10. Drivers such as Frank, Jorge, and Riccardo have earned praise for skilled driving and helpful photos.

“Riccardo our driver was incredibly skilled and fun! We had a great time, the buggy drive was amazing and the sandboarding was super fun! Highly recommended. Riccardo you are a star!”

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Lima: Paracas & Huacachina Oasis Day Trip with Wine & Dunes - The 4:00 am start from Lima
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Lima: Paracas & Huacachina Oasis Day Trip with Wine & Dunes

10.Lima: Paracas & Huacachina Oasis Day Trip with Wine & Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 266 reviews · 16h 30m · from $100

Leave Lima around 4:00 to 5:00 am for a full-day trip to Paracas and Huacachina. See sea lions and penguins from a speed boat, visit CulturPisco for pisco and wine tastings, then ride a dune buggy and sandboard in the desert. English and Spanish guides such as Miguel Angel, Mayer, and Raúl lead the day.

“My daughter and I loved the fact we were picked up at our hotel, provided with breakfast and lunch. Our guide was bilingual and was educational. This trip was a all in one!”

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Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve from Paracas - Ballestas Islands: sea lions, penguins, and seabirds
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Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve from Paracas

11.Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve from Paracas

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 228 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

This seven-hour tour pairs a morning speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands with an afternoon trip through Paracas National Reserve. You’ll see the Candelabro geoglyph, sea lions, Humboldt penguins, seabirds, La Catedral, Playa Roja, and Lagunillas Beach. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with free time for seafood and swimming.

“El tour se divide en 2 partes: primero fuimos en speedboat a las Islas Ballestas, donde vimos pingüinos y lobos marinos y El Candelabro. Tras volver a Paracas, nos recogieron para la segunda parte a la Reserva Natural de Paracas, donde hicimos paradas en varios spots para ver el paisaje. En la penúltima parada había opción de bañarse en el mar y en la última podías comer en un restaurante frente al mar. El tiempo para la parada de la comida fue muy limitado, debería ser algo más de tiempo. Andrea, la chica de la agencia fue muy amable con nosotros en todo momento, gracias!”

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Cusco: City Tour | Half-Day Tour to 4 Archaeological Sites - Qoricancha, where Inca stone meets Santo Domingo
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Cusco: City Tour | Half-Day Tour to 4 Archaeological Sites

12.Cusco: City Tour | Half-Day Tour to 4 Archaeological Sites

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 206 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Start with hotel pickup in Cusco’s historic center, then visit Qoricancha and four Inca sites with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. Luis, Maribel, and other guides are praised for clear history and friendly care. Expect transport, walking, extra entrance fees, and a bilingual pace that can sometimes stretch beyond four hours.

“Louis was a great guide and very knowledgeable. The trip was well planned and gave you enough time at each site. Good mix of walking and transport.”

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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private. - Plaza de Armas: a quick start in central Cusco
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City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private.

13.City Tour in Cusco & visit Museum South American Camelid Private.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Spend about six hours exploring Cusco’s Plaza de Armas, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay with a private guide and driver. The camelid farm adds alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, weaving, and textile traditions. Guides such as Christian, Americo, Percy, and Juan Vargas have earned strong praise for clear, lively explanations.

“Absolutely stunning. A must to do. Our tour guide was one of the best that I had in many years! Extremely knowledgeable and informative.”

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From Paracas: Ballestas Islands tour all Inclusive - Starting at Marina Turística
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From Paracas: Ballestas Islands tour all Inclusive

14.From Paracas: Ballestas Islands tour all Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

From Paracas, you’ll ride an eco-friendly motor boat to the Paracas Candelabra and Ballestas Islands, with a bilingual English-Spanish guide throughout. Look for Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and seabirds from the water. Hotel or bus-station transfers, dock fees, life jackets, and luggage storage are included. Lucio is one guide praised for clear English and real enthusiasm.

“Activity was fine. I will ever book thru your company again because my phone has been flooded with advertising since I booked. I donot want your advertising, get off my phone.”

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Lima: Ballestas & Huacachina Day Trip w/ Nazca Lines Flight - Ballestas Islands: wildlife from a fast boat
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Lima: Ballestas & Huacachina Day Trip w/ Nazca Lines Flight

15.Lima: Ballestas & Huacachina Day Trip w/ Nazca Lines Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 19h 30m · from $600

Travel from Lima with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide to the Ballestas Islands, a Nazca Lines flight over the Palpa Desert, and Huacachina Oasis. Guides such as Miguel, Aymen, and Sergio have helped make the demanding 17 to 19-hour day run smoothly. Expect a long drive, a small-plane flight, wildlife, dunes, and optional sandboarding.

“I liked it very much. Everything was perfect and as planned. I highly recommend this activity to everyone looking to see all these places in a single day.”

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