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See sea lions and penguins at Ballestas, surf down the Huacachina dunes, and fly over the Nazca Lines in one compact 48‑hour loop from Lima. Practical tips on timing, motion‑sickness, and what to pack for each leg.
See sea lions and penguins at Ballestas, surf down the Huacachina dunes, and fly over the Nazca Lines in one compact 48‑hour loop from Lima. Practical tips on timing, motion‑sickness, and what to pack for each leg.
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Operated by IZI PERU · Paracas, Ica
A cold Pacific wind pushes salt into the bus as the highway drops toward Paracas; gulls wheel and the bay opens like a page turned. Daylight on the Ballestas Islands throws rock and sea into high relief — sea lions drift alongside the launch, cormorants flare from cliffs and, if luck lends a moment, a Humboldt penguin will bob in the chop. By afternoon the landscape changes again: Huacachina’s golden dunes rise from the desert floor and the buggy’s engine rattles a warning that the day’s adrenaline is near.
moderate.
2 days.
Moderate — be able to climb steep sand slopes, board a dune buggy, and tolerate several hours on buses and a small plane.
The overflight lasts about 35 minutes; most operators enforce a weight limit (around 100 kg per passenger) and may require an extra seat for heavier passengers — check when booking.
Yes — expect sea lions, guanay cormorants and seabirds; Humboldt penguins can be spotted but sightings are not guaranteed.
Yes — sandboarding is offered for beginners standing or kneeling on a board with guidance; choose kneeling if balance is a concern.
Most group departures pick up from Miraflores or a central Lima meeting point; confirm your pickup location and time when you book.
The Nazca Lines were created between 500 BCE and 500 CE by the Nazca culture; Paracas culture along the coast predates them and left rich textile and burial traditions.
The desert and coastal ecosystems are fragile — avoid walking on geoglyphs, follow guide instructions around breeding colonies, and use local operators who adhere to protected-area rules.
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