
Lima to Paracas Tour & Ballestas Islands from Lima to the Heart of the Incas
Experience the ultimate 13 days in Peru on this Lima to Paracas Tour, covering Peru's most iconic destinations. Visit Lima's colonial landmarks, the Ballestas Islands, and enjoy a thrilling Nazca Lines Tour from Paracas overflight with lunch at Huacachina Oasis. Continue to Arequipa's White City, the Colca Canyon for condor sightings at Cruz del Condor, and Lake Titicaca's Uros and Taquile Islands. Journey by tourist bus from Puno to Cusco via Raqchi and Andahuaylillas, explore Cusco's Inca archaeological sites, the Sacred Valley through Pisac, Urubamba, and Ollantaytambo, and crown your adventure with a guided visit to UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu. Daily breakfast, select lunches, and all transfers included. Read more
Itinerary
Day 1 · Lima – Arrival
Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to the selected hotel. The rest of the day is free to rest or take an excursion (on request), if time permits. Overnight in Lima.
Day 2 · Lima to Paracas – City Tour Lima & Coastal Transfer
Breakfast at the hotel. Between 09:10 and 09:40 hrs, we will pick you up from your hotel to start the panoramic city tour, where we will see the Colonial Centre, Main Square, Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, and the Municipality of Lima. Then, we will visit the Convent of San Francisco, where you can see cloisters and catacombs from the Colonial era. The tour starts with the panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana and the traditional, residential and commercial areas of Lima, to continue to the historical centre of Lima, and it ends with a spectacular panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the beaches of the Miraflores district. At 14:00 hours, we will transfer you to the station to board the regular bus service to Paracas (approximately trip duration: 03 hrs.). Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Paracas. Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 · Paracas to Nasca – Ballestas Islands Wildlife Excursion
Breakfast at the hotel. We will transfer to the Paracas pier to board the boat in which we will start the excursion in the direction of the Ballestas Islands. During the tour, we can appreciate the giant Candelabra outlined on the side of a hill facing the sea, and our local guide will tell you the various theories that have been woven around this enigmatic design. Upon arriving at the Ballestas Islands, you will be able to observe different species that make up part of the local marine fauna, highlighting among them the Humboldt penguins, sea lions, gulls, pelicans, etc. (some of them are almost extinct). Note: The exact time of departure to the Ballestas Islands is subject to the weather, as it is necessary that the port captaincy approves for navigation. After making the tour of the islands, we will return to the mainland and, after a free time, we will transfer you to the bus station to continue the trip to Nasca. Upon arrival, our staff will be waiting for you at the station to transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Nasca. Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure at the airports.
- ✓All airport transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- ✓All internal transfers required for the tours mentioned in the itinerary.
- ✓Accommodation at the hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar category.
- ✓Daily breakfast at the hotels.
- ✓1 typical lunch on Taquile Island (drinks not included).
- ✓1 lunch during the Puno – Cusco route (drinks not included).
- ✓1 lunch in the Sacred Valley (drinks not included).
- ✓1 lunch in Aguas Calientes (drinks not included).
- ✓City Tour in Lima.
- ✓Navigation to Ballestas Island.
- ✓Overflight of the Nasca Lines.
- ✓City Tour in Arequipa including Santa Catalina Monastery.
- ✓Excursion to Colca Valley.
- ✓Full-day excursion on Lake Titicaca visiting Uros Island and Taquile Island.
- ✓City Tour in Cusco & nearby archaeological ruins (4 Ruins).
- ✓Full-day excursion to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
- ✓Visit to the Sacred Citadel of Machu Picchu.
- ✓Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- ✓Bus tickets for the routes Lima – Paracas – Ica – Arequipa – Colca – Puno – Cusco.
Pricing
Silver Accommodation or similar Train Service (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo): Expedition Train Package Price : 1st Aug.2026 - 30th Sep.2026
La Hacienda Valle 5 Stars Casa Andina Standard Arequipa 5 Stars Casa Andina Standard Catedral 5 Stars Casa Andina Standard lima 5 Stars El Emancipador Paracas 5 Stars kuntur wasi colca 5 Stars La Hacienda Puno 5 Stars
Price Per Person
| Room | Price |
|---|---|
| Per Person in Double Room | 2 610 $US |
Golden Accommodation or similar Train Service (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo): Vistadome Train Package Price : 1st Aug.2026 - 30th Sep.2026
Sonesta Posada del Inca Puno 5 Stars Aranwa Paracas 5 Stars El Cabildo Arequipa 5 Stars El Refugio del Colca 5 Stars Innside Miraflores by Meliá 4 Stars Sonesta Hotel Cusco 4 Stars Sonesta Posada Yucay 5 Stars
Price Per Person
| Room | Price |
|---|---|
| Per Person in Double Room | 3 320 $US |
Diamond Accommodation or similar (Private Tour) Train Service (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Ollantaytambo): Vistadome Train Tours will be based on Private Tours and Excursions Package Price : 1st Aug.2026 - 30th Sep.2026
Aranwa Pueblito Encantado Colca 5 Stars Casa Andina Premium Arequipa 5 Stars Casa Andina Premium Cusco 5 Stars Casa Andina Premium Puno 5 Stars Casa Andina Premium Valle 5 Stars DoubleTree El Pardo by Hilton Lima 5 Stars DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paracas 5 Stars