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Cover the coast and the desert in one long, layered day: a Ballestas boat trip, a Nazca Line overflight, pisco tasting in Ica and buggy plus sandboarding at Huacachina. This private tour links wildlife, archaeology and dunes with practical logistics handled for you.
Cover the coast and the desert in one long, layered day: a Ballestas boat trip, a Nazca Line overflight, pisco tasting in Ica and buggy plus sandboarding at Huacachina. This private tour links wildlife, archaeology and dunes with practical logistics handled for you.
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Operated by Inca Trilogy Tours · Lima, Lima
A long coastal day begins before sunrise as a private van slips south out of Lima, the Pacific pushing low clouds against the cliffs like a restless neighbor. By midmorning the salt air sharpens; at El Chaco port the boat cuts through glassy water toward the Ballestas Islands, where colonies of sea lions bark and the Candelabra geoglyph stares back from the headland as if daring the sea to erase it.
moderate.
18 hours (approx.).
Suitable for travelers in average fitness—able to board boats, climb sandy slopes briefly, and tolerate a long travel day.
The full private tour runs about 18 hours (roughly dawn pickup in Lima with an approximate 11:00 PM return), depending on traffic and flight slots.
Yes—an overflight is included; flights are short (≈30 minutes) on small aircraft subject to weight/seat limitations and standard safety briefings.
This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or people with cardiovascular issues due to boat and flight conditions and active dune activities.
Lunch and a pisco/wine tasting at the Cultur winery in Ica are included; breakfast in Paracas is on your own during the morning break.
The Nazca Lines were created between 500 BCE and 500 CE by pre-Columbian people; the Ballestas area has long supported coastal fishing communities tied to the Humboldt current.
The Ballestas and surrounding marine zones are sensitive—stay on marked routes, avoid littering, and use operators who follow wildlife viewing distance guidelines.
Inca Trilogy Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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