The 10 Best Day Trips from in Pisco, Ica Region

November 4, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Discover the best top things to do in Pisco, Peru including Ballestas Islands, Paracas Reserve and Skulls Museum Private Tour from Lima, Ballestas Islands from Pisco, 3-Day MachuPicchu Special, Ballestas Islands, Winery & Nazca Lines Private Tour from Lima, Dune buggy & Sandboarding around Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands day tour, Private Tour To Nazca Lines From Lima, Full Day Tour to Paracas and Chincha Slave Tunnels from Lima, Ballestas Islands, Tacama Vineyard & Huacachina Oasis Private Tour from Lima, From Lima: Ballestas, Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis, Private Tour: Full-Day Paracas Tour from Lima.
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1. Ballestas Islands, Paracas Reserve and Skulls Museum Private Tour from Lima

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Located just 3 hours south of Lima we can find the Paracas Reserve and the Ballestas Islands, which host several species of birds, sea lions, fish as well as various marine species. See unique elongated skulls and beautiful textiles as you learn more about the Paracas culture. Discover the natural beauty of this place, in a full-day tour with a delicious seafood lunch in front of the sea.

Inclusions: Tourist Transportation (Minivan or SUV), Tour Guide on board, Breakfast box & refreshing drinks included, Seafood lunch included, Ballestas Islands tour, Paracas Reserve & Museum Tour, Permanent Assistance

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By E6419MQemmah

Excellent tour, the Guide Lucas has the best knowledge of the Culture and his history. Kenyi is an excellent driver too. Entertaining, didactic and safe ????????

2. Ballestas Islands from Pisco

Pisco, Peru Las Adventure
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This is the perfect tour for those wishing to be close to nature from Pisco, knowing thousands of species in their own natural habitat. The tour consists in two views, Paracas Peninsula and Ballestas Islands.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from hotel/house or bus station within Pisco, All activities, Life jacket, English and Spanish-speaking guide., Speedboat trip to Ballestas Islands

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hats, All Fees and Taxes

Reviewed By PDJ

Arrived by cruise ship with the Port some distance from the town. Our guide Olenka was their to meet us at the bottom of the gangway. Drive into town to join our speedboat. Thankfully the only one with a cover to keep off the sun. A stop was made to take pictures of the mysterious ‘El Candelabra’. Then cruised around the Ballestas Islands with plenty of time to take photos. Thousands of birds & sealions not too mention a few Humbolt Penguins. Olenka gave a good commentary the whole time. A magical experience. A short time to look around in Paracas before we boarded the coach (11 people in a 26 seater) & spent a couple of hours touring the National Reserve. Again Olenka was very good with her commentary. Recommended trip & good value compared with ship tours.

3. 3-Day MachuPicchu Special

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Enjoy our 3 Day Machupicchu Special trip program to explore the beauty of Cusco city and explore the stunning Machupicchu Inca City “one of the new seven wonders in the world”. Special program for people with limited time to visit the jewel of Peru. Enjoy the land of the Incas leaded by guides in our small group tours.

Inclusions: All transfers through this trip program, 2 nights hotel accommodation in Cusco, 2 Breakfast at the hotels, Assistance in Machupicchu, English speaking guided tour, Small group tour, 1 Bottle of water, Breakfast, Bottled water

Exclusions: International and local flights, Extra night hotel accommodations, Optional Cusco city tour + entrance fees (US$ 65), Meals not stated (Lunch, Dinner), Optional: Waynapicchu Mountain climb entrance fees US$ 30 (which need to be booked even 2+ months in advance), Vistadome train upgrade fee US$ 95, Additional expenses, Gratuity (optional)

Reviewed By BoardingPass745205

I loved my Machu Pichu travel and especially the tour agents who helped with my transport between places.I particularly liked their help with transport. My trip was a 3 day from usa and never did I miss any planned attraction. The hotel accommodation at machu pichu could have been better for the price value but I felt transport/tour agents justified it.

4. Ballestas Islands, Winery & Nazca Lines Private Tour from Lima

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Experience a nature and adventure full day tour. See a group of islands with a great variety of wildlife and sea animals living in their natural habitat. Discover the ancient geoglyphs of the Nazca desert and enjoy spectacular landscapes. Enjoy delicious food and try local drinks in a unique winery.

Inclusions: Tourist Transportation (Minivan or SUV), Tour guide on board, Breakfast box + Refreshing drinks + Lunch., Ballestas Islands Tour + Taxes., Nazca Lines Overflight + Airport Taxes., Winery Tour & Tasting of local Piscos and Wines.

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (Available to purchase), Souvenirs (Available to purchase).

Reviewed By E6419MQemmah

Excellent tour, the Guide Lucas has the best knowledge of the Culture and his history. Kenyi is an excellent driver too. Entertaining, didactic and safe ????????

5. Dune buggy & Sandboarding around Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands day tour

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The dune buggy and sandboarding tour is an amazing thrill ride. Enjoy the beauty of Huacachina while riding in the dune buggy, up and down the dunes and sandboarding on its desert.  A unique experience that mixed adventure and relaxation while strolling through La Huacachina and its stunning Oasis.  This tour also includes a visit to the Paracas National reserve in which you will be able to visit the Ballestas islands and see sea lions, amazing birdlife and tiny penguins.

Inclusions: English/Spanish speaking Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Return transportation to Ica, Entrance fees to all attractions, 24/7 hour support

Exclusions: Lunch is not included but we will help you find a restaurant

Reviewed By Davidgreenuk

Had a fantastic tour to Palccoyo, what a hidden gem. So understated and hardly another person in sight! Loved that we could take our time and go at our own pace. Into Peru did a top job, picked up on time, food hit the spot and guide was excellent.

6. Private Tour To Nazca Lines From Lima

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Nasca Lines – The Sacred Landscape The lines are known as geoglyphs – drawings on the ground made by removing rocks and earth to create a “negative” image. The rocks which cover the desert have oxidized and weathered to a deep rust color, and when the top 12-15 inches of rock is removed, a light-colored, high contrasting sand is exposed. Because there’s so little rain, wind and erosion, the exposed designs have stayed largely intact for 500 to 2000 years. Scientists believe that the majority of lines were made by the Nasca people who flourished from around A.D. 1 to 700. Certain areas of the pampa look like a well-used chalk board, with lines overlapping other lines, and designs cut through with straight lines of both ancient and more modern origin.

Inclusions: 24-hour-support, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private tour, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle with A/C, 30 - 45 minutes Flight over the Nazca LineS

Exclusions: Insurance of any kind, Gratuities

Reviewed By Valerie D

After a 10 day Traveling adventure with a group through another traveling group, my friend and I opted for a private tour of Rainbow Mountain! Unfortunately it snowed on the day we reserved our tour; however it was one of our most enjoyable days due to the kindness of our guide Richard. He was very informative regarding the history and culture of the area and people. We were able to see some beautiful sites on the way to and home. We met some local folks, stopped by a lovely place to eat Los Cabanas and have coffee. The food was awesome!! Richard took some beautiful photos and was patient with us when we wanted to stop to view some sights/alpacas!! The time with Cusco Holiday Peru Servicios Turisticos was one of our most favorite and memorable!! Thanks for such a wonderful time and adventure!!

7. Full Day Tour to Paracas and Chincha Slave Tunnels from Lima

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Wondering what to do in Lima, escape the city day on this tour from Lima. Take a boat out to the Ballestas Islands, the National Reserve tour in Paracas and visit Hacienda San Jose, in Chincha. This full day tour includes hotel pick up and transportation from Lima to the islands by coach. This tour is good for couples, good for solo travelers and good for big groups.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Pick up and drop off at your hotel, 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island, Paracas National Reserve Tour, Chincha Secret Slaves Tunnels, Bilingual Guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Pradeep K

Where do I start? I’m a solo traveler who booked a ticket to Peru 4 days before the flight and I’ve never been to South America and nor can I speak Spanish which made me anxious. Peru Hop was the first company I contacted via email and they have been super helpful!! From all the communication, the arrangements, Peru hop made it so so easy!! It’s not like the hop on hop off buses in Europe, this is a tour full of experiences and I’m always skeptical for paying to travel around but this is well worth it. More importantly the guides were great in particular Ricardo!! This guy made me feel so welcomed, talked to me like we’ve know each other for ages. He answered all my questions, made enquirer for me, and looked after me. Alex have such good insight to the national reserve. I met wonderful people and had the best time of my life. I’m booking Peru Hop again for Cusco to lake titicaca. I don’t usually write reviews but I had to share how good they were.

8. Ballestas Islands, Tacama Vineyard & Huacachina Oasis Private Tour from Lima

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Enjoy a private and unique experience exploring the famous Ballestas Islands admiring rocky formations and unique sea animals living in their natural habitat. Visit the oldest vineyard in Southamerica and learn the process of production of wines, sparkling wines and exquisite piscos. Explore the land of this vineyard and taste some of its best products in a specialized room. Feel rushes of adrenaline when getting on a buggy and practicing sandboarding through the sand dunes of Huacachina.

Inclusions: Tourist Transportation (Minivan or SUV), Tour Guide on Board, Breakfast box & Refreshing Drinks, Lunch included, Ballestas Islands tour, Huacachina Sandboarding & Buggy Ride tour, Wine tasting & Vineyard Tour.

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By E6419MQemmah

Excellent tour, the Guide Lucas has the best knowledge of the Culture and his history. Kenyi is an excellent driver too. Entertaining, didactic and safe ????????

9. From Lima: Ballestas, Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis

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The adventure starts early in the morning on the Panamerican highway. Around 300 km. on the South of Lima is located Paracas Bay, a very important place for Peruvian history and full of wildlife. First thing to do in Paracas is the boat tour to Ballestas Islands place full of birds, sea lions, dolphins, penguins, etc. After the majestic Ballestas, is time to go to the local Airport to do the flight over the enigmatic Nazca Lines. The next adventure is at the Huacachina Oasis, where there is some time for lunch and walk around, or just enjoy free time with Pisco Sours. At the end of this experience, is time to go back to Lima through the same way.

Inclusions: Transportation., Flight over the Nazca Lines., Airport Tax, Tour to Ballestas Boat ride., Travel Buddies Specialist (Guide)

Exclusions: Food, Beverages, Tips, Sandboarding

Reviewed By andes559

My wife and I had a great time with Pablo and Cesar. This tour was fantastic; not too much walking, great history, and of course AMAZING food. We went to places that they went to as children; it was an immersive experience. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to eat where the locals do.

10. Private Tour: Full-Day Paracas Tour from Lima

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This unique, private tour allows you to travel comfortably with a local guide to an amazing destination just a few hours south of Peru’s capital city of Lima on a full day excursion. You will observe various forms of wildlife, such as sea lions, flamingos and the Humboldt Penguin in their natural habitats. Departing from Lima, head to the Paracas National Park where you will enjoy the vast scenery featuring beautiful beaches of various colors, mysterious petroglyphs and enormous sand dunes contrasted against the Paracas Bay.

Inclusions: Private tour, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores and Barranco), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, National Park fees, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By SammyandFlo

Our day led by Gabriella was well worth the extra expense of a private rather than group tour. Her enthusiasm and knowledge about the Lima's history, neighborhoods and cultural buildings made for a great orientation to the city. The itinerary was well organized given the volume of vehicle traffic, we also had ample time at each site, and never felt rushed. It's an excellent tour whether you have just a single day in Lima, or if you have more time later on to explore on your own. Thanks again!

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