PERU · FULL-DAY TOURS IN LIMA
The 15 best full-day tours in Lima you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it actually suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Full-day Lima trip to Paracas and Huacachina with Ballestas wildlife cruise, pisco tasting, and dune buggy plus sandboarding.
“Best experience for someone looking to have a full day of fun and adventure. This company handles everything for you from the beginning to the end, and you ride in a comfortable bus, not those little buses.”
Luxury bus day trip from Lima to Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve, with a 2-hour wildlife boat ride and Chincha slave tunnels.
“Be ready for a very long bus ride to and from. At least the bus was very comfortable. Most people slept both ways. The three events were interesting. The hi-speed boat ride to the islands was a lot of fun and we did see a lot of wild-life. Mostly birds and sea-lions. It was great to see them in their natural habitat. The tour of the Paracas Reserve had some good scenery, but be ready to see basically nothing but desert sand. Pretty desolate. This is where the desert meets the ocean and presented some good sites. The final event….the slave tunnels, was also an unexpected experience. It’s pretty much…”
Small-group Lima day trip to Ballestas Islands, pisco and wine tastings, then Huacachina dune buggies and sandboarding.
“Hands down the best experience I've ever booked anywhere, ever. What a jam packed day. If I could, I'd do this many times over!”
A full-day trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina, with a wildlife boat cruise, pisco tasting, and dune buggy plus sandboarding.
“The trip was amazing and a must do! You see so much in one day, and lunch was terrific. The Dune Buggies at the end cap an terrific day. Scott our tour guide was super friendly and made the tour more enjoyable.”
All-day Nazca Lines flight and Huacachina buggy, sandboard, sunset from Lima. Long day, iconic views, round-trip transport included.
“The trip and itinerary was a 5 star. However there was one major problem. The description of tour was that for safety purposes we will be exchanging drivers. That did not happen. We had the same driver for 20 hours. You are playing russian roulette with the tourists.”
Private full-day Lima highlights: UNESCO San Francisco convent, Museo Larco, Huaca Pucllana views, Miraflores, Morro Solar. $199.
“Great tour. Our guide and driver were amazing. Loved the rich history. The old monastery in downtown Lima was beautiful.”
Full-day Paracas and Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas Islands wildlife boat ride, Pisco tastings, and optional dunes. Starts 4 am, ends by 10 pm.
“En general el tour estuvo muy bonito. Los guías super amables y pendientes en todo momento a todos, la degustando de vinos estuvo espectacular y muy buena la comida.”
Tour Caral from Lima for $120, with a small group, expert guide, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and lunch stop on the way back.
“Uncovered in 1995, Caral is a magnificent 5000 year old archaeological site. My husband and I together with our guide from Lima were the only people there! We visited the main sites of 70 hectares (175 acres) where we saw the amazing architectural genius of the inhabitants from 3000 BC. The 3 hour trip from Lima was well worth the long trip. Caral is just as amazing as Machu Picchu.”
Private full-day tour from Lima to Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina with boat sights, pisco tastings, lunch, and dune buggy fun.
“Veronica made this trip amazing. She taught us about the Peruvian culture and how her people live day to day. We had a great time with excellent food. The sand boarding was the best and seeing my son smile after coming down the hill made the trip so memorable.”
Small-group Cessna flight over the Nazca Lines from Lima, with hotel transfers and pilot guidance, plus a long scenic road trip.
“I had an unexpected free day in Lima and elected to go to the Nazca Lines. It was expensive, but well worth it. All logistics, from pickup to return were handled smoothly. My only suggestion was the copilot's commentary was sometimes near incomprehensible. Still I got most of the pictures I went for. All in all, a very good day.”
Full-day Paracas, Ica pisco tasting, and Huacachina dunes with buggy rides, sandboarding, and sunset views from Lima.
“The organization and experience of this tour is unique. The biggest highlight is the buggy tour, sand boarding and sunset views. Even tough the tour is long and takes the whole day (4:00-23:00) there is plenty of time to rest and prepare for all the frequent activities. The group size was perfect for the bus size and for the guide. The bus driver and tour guide (Jordan) where very polite and clear with the information and instructions. The boat tour of Paracas can be variable not only regarding climate but also how many species and quantity of them that you may see. There are some commercial stops for promoting products…”
A private full-day Lima tour linking Miraflores, Barranco, and the Historic Center, with catacombs, ocean views, market stops, and lunch.
“Very insightful tour of the highlights of Lima, the tourguide, Marcos gave many interesting facts of Lima.”
Private full-day Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina trip with Ballestas yacht, El Candelabro, pisco and wine tasting, sand buggies.
“Ronald and Joel (our driver ) were great! Ronald was very knowledgeable and both had a great sense of humor! We got to see Paracas (Islas Ballestas), The Nieto wine/pisco distillery (Ica) and had a fabulous time in the sand buggies and sand boarding in Huacachina! Both were accommodating and stopped whenever we asked them to. It's a long day but well worth it!”
Luxury full-day tour from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina: Ballestas Islands boat ride, reserve beaches, pisco tastings, dune buggy, sandboarding.
“We had an amazing time! The day was packed with thrilling adventures, from the stunning Paracas National Reserve to the exhilarating dune buggy rides and sandboarding in Huacachina. The transportation was very comfortable and well organized. If you're looking for an action-packed day with top-notch convenience, this tour is definitely the way to go!”
A full-day Lima tour with a Surquillo market buy-in, a chef-led cooking class in ceramic pots, pisco, and guided old-city walking.
“What an amazing day! My guide, Jose picked me up early!!! and asked me to pick one of three appetizers and one of three entrees. I chose cerviche and a beef dish. On the way to the market, I got to ask all sorts of questions about life in Peru. The market was great- Jose showed me all sorts of fruit and vegetables that I'd never see before. As we walked, looked and chatted, our chef, Nindi went around and bought the ingredients for our lunch. At the kitchen, Jose and I chopped and and talked while Nindi supervised. All the fruits we'd seen in the market were there for…”
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