Shout out to juancho! We had a blast!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Secret Slave Tunnels, Hacienda San Jose
- 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
- 2-Hour Sandboarding, Dune Buggy Tour with Sunset Toast
- Luxury Transportation: Exclusive luxury buses equipped with air conditioning and onboard restrooms
- The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- Bilingual Guide
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- Paracas National Reserve Tour
- Stay connected with free high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink, available on every Peru Hop bus
Excludes
- Food
- Accommodation
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative. -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 5:50 am and 6:00 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 6:00 am and 6:40 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 6:45 am and 7:00 am
Itinerary
Day 1
1
Enjoy a stress-free morning pickup directly from your hotel or hostel in Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro (within the designated pickup zone). Your guide will confirm the exact time the day before your trip via the Viator message system. Board your Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi - perfect for catching up on messages or posting your first photos - as you settle in for a relaxed ride south through Peru’s hidden coastal gems.
We’ll pause at Mirasur KM 88, a popular countryside spot known for its traditional Peruvian breakfast baked fresh in rustic ovens. Savor hot, flaky bread straight from the fire, and treat yourself to optional coffee or local specialties as you enjoy views of the surrounding fields. It’s a simple but flavorful start to the adventure.
Step back in time at the legendary Hacienda San José, a beautifully preserved 17th-century colonial estate that played a pivotal role in Peru’s plantation history. Now a luxurious 5-star hotel, it was once one of the largest haciendas in the region, worked by enslaved Africans brought through the illegal trade. Join your guide for an emotional and fascinating journey through the estate, including a tour of its extensive underground slave tunnels, which stretch 17km to the coast. This is a rare and powerful experience, offering insights into Peru’s Afro-Peruvian heritage and the legacy that shaped its coastal culture.
Arrive in the laid-back seaside town of Paracas around 1:30 PM. After checking in, you'll have the afternoon free to stroll along the bay, enjoy fresh seafood, or book optional activities like the Golden Shadow Trek for sunset views over the desert cliffs. Ask your guide for local recommendations to make the most of your free time before tomorrow’s early start.
Day 2
2
Kick off your day with a thrilling speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands, often called the “Galápagos of Peru.” Departing at 8:00 AM from the Paracas harbor, this guided excursion brings you up close to colonies of sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a wide variety of seabirds - all in their natural habitat. Along the way, you'll spot the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph, a massive figure etched into the coastal cliffside.
From 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, explore the dramatic landscapes of the Paracas National Reserve, one of South America’s largest protected coastal deserts. You'll be guided through otherworldly rock formations, panoramic cliff views, and tranquil beaches where the desert collides with the Pacific Ocean. Ask your guide about upgrading to an ATV (quad bike) tour, and carve your own path through this surreal desert setting!
At 12:30 PM, hop back on the Peru Hop bus for a scenic ride inland through Ica’s wine country, arriving at the desert oasis of Huacachina around 2:00 PM. You’ll have time to relax, explore the village, or grab a late lunch before the main event begins.
At 4:30 PM, buckle up for a thrill ride over the towering sand dunes surrounding South America’s only natural desert oasis. You’ll blast through the golden landscape in a specially equipped dune buggy, then grab a sandboard and glide down the sun-scorched slopes.
At 7:00 PM, relax aboard your comfortable Peru Hop luxury bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi for the final leg to Lima - ideal for sharing your best Huacachina photos on the way back. Expect to arrive between 11:30 PM and midnight. We'll drop you off directly at your hotel or hostel if it’s within our designated drop-off areas - no late-night taxis needed.
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Reviews
Juanchos was an incredible guide, lots of amazing stops and great to have a complete day to relax unguided to cap it off in huacachina with super convenient travel there and back
Johann was absolutely amazing. He was funny and nice and really made the trip memorable. He is the perfect host and would highly recommend him to anyone.
Great trip! George was extremely helpful and his tour service around the slave tunnels was very insightful and eye opening!
Totally exceptional experience, especially the Dune buggy and sandboarding in Huacachina. Our guide Juancho was very informative throughout the day.
Marjorie was great, everything ran seamlessly. Great variety and optional add ons
Everything was great and well organized, if you don’t have a lot of time i guess this is a good option
Amazing 2-day tour with Peru Hop! Everything was well organized, and the destinations were incredible. Special shoutout to our guide Ana, who really made the experience! She was friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and always made sure everyone was having a great time. Loved exploring Paracas, the Ballestas Islands, and Huacachina while meeting fellow travelers. Highly recommend!
We had the BEST adventure with Roberto from Peru Hop! Everything was seamless from beginning to end. The buses were super comfy with a bathroom on board. Robs knowledge was very informative and always incorporated humour so our days were never boring. It was very easy to make changes to our itinerary if we needed to, and had the option to be as social as we wanted or to go to bed early whenever we felt tired. We will miss Roberto and our Peru Hop friends we made along the way.
Super organisiert und Muchas Gracias luis!
Great tour, definitely worth doing. I especially liked buggy ride in Huacachina. Luis is the best guide ever - so friendly, everything well organized with time and clearly explained.
It was a really great tour Saw a lot of birds, and sea lions on Balletas Island, the traditional Peruvian food was good And our guide Pablo was really helpful, making sure that all the instructions were clear and help us all along the way Finally, the best activity Buggy and sandboarding was really fun Huacachina is beautiful I definitely recommend
It was amazing! I had an incredible time with my host, Elmer. He has incredible energy and is very knowledgeable. Very available to help whenever he can. An awesome person!
Ana was such a good guide. She is so nice, friendly and helpful ☺️ The trip was so good organized and everything was on time :) I really can recommend it!
Anna was a great Guide! Recommondation!
The whole experience was great, the only thing that was surprising was the boat tour, got more wet than expected. The food at the restaurant was amazing. Overall, it was a very long day, but the good vibes at lunch, pisco tasing and sand boarding made it worth it! Alonso was a great guide, went with us on the dune buggies, sand boarding and had piscos ready for us at sunset! Diego was a great and informative guide back!
Was an amazing experience , had a great time really enjoyed the sand dunes
Excellent service, the team very friendly and attentive to everything, especially Diego and Alonso, what good energy
Pick-up went smooth and was very punctual. Our guide Alonso was communicating with us throughout! The boat tour got more wet than I expected, so would recommend to come prepared especially if you sit at the back of the boat. The dune buggies were fun and the sand boarding experience was fun as well. Just know that it is laying down and not standing up, for anyone wondering. Spent the next day in Huacachina and met with Diego for our return to Lima. Gave us some cultural background given that October is the Purple Month and got to try the torrones candy. Overall a good experience
Had the most amazing 2 days first seeing all the wildlife then having the most insane experience on the dunes. Huacachina Is unlike anywhere I’ve ever been! Such good value for money and our guides Alonso and Diego made it all so easy!
Absolutely brilliant, thank you! Diego was fabulous
Had a great time travelling Peru with Peru hop. Every guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about each location. Trip ran smoothly from start to finish due to the clearly communicated pick up times and all tours were well planned to fit to the schedule. Would recommend to anyone looking to explore Peru.
We had such a great time on Peru Hop’s two-day tour from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina, with an overnight stay in Paracas! Our guide, Jossy, made the experience even better. She was so lovely, kind, patient, and accommodating, and shared so much knowledge about Peru and the places we visited. A big thank-you to our driver, Miguel, too! We had so much fun, and Jossy made us feel welcome and well looked after throughout the trip. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Peru. Thank you, Jossy, Miguel, and Peru Hop, for such a memorable experience!
Jossy was an amazing tour guide! She worked incredibly hard, always wore a smile even after a long and exhausting tour, and patiently answered all our questions. We truly enjoyed the first leg of our trip and the wonderful introduction to our Peru adventure. Thank you so much, Jossy, for making our experience so memorable! ❤️ PS: Special mention to our driver, Miguel for getting us to the tour destination and back to Lima safely.
Brenda and Josy both were great guides and very helpful :) we had a lot of fun and it was very well organised. Will surely book with them again
the ease and comfort on the bus. i also enjoyed the excursions. Daniela, Miquel and Brenda were our hosts and all were amazing. Full of information, lots of energy and very patient.
It was great to travel with Peru Hop. The tour programs and the bus condition were both very good, and our tour host Brenda was especially warm and kind
We had a great tour would highly recommend particularly the dune experience! Juancho was great !!!
Considerate arrangements, very passionate guides and even their service partners are very professional. They made good effort to make our journey smooth, enjoyable and memorable.
I had the most amazing time doing a Peru Hop tour (2 day trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina). I have been in Peru for two weeks and it was a perfect way to tick off the last places I wanted to see in this incredible country. Dani was a fantastic host! I was very lucky to have her on both my outbound and return buses. Her energy and her smile made the early start on day 1 worth it.
Very fun tour. Something for everyone! Our guide, Daniela was so kind and helpful.
Lovely tour guide Danni ensured enough time in each place very friendly and approachable and cared that we had a good trip! Huachina is a small paradise very relaxing
Dani was awesome! Lunch wasn't included which was odd and the bus was a little late but everything else was great. (Dani even brought us popcorn!)
Pablo, Jorge and Roberto were amazing tour guides. They were super helpful in showing us around the city and giving us guidance. I hate a great tour and an amazing experience.
Franklin was the best tour guy EVER, he was very helpful, attentive, responsible, knowledgeable and professional. Without him the tour wouldn’t have been the same. All the activities were amazing, it was impressive and i will take all of these memories in my heat forever. Thank you Franklin and Lima Tours.
Franklin, our tour guide, was amazing! PERU HOP also was fantastic!
Alonso was great. Very knowledgeable
I had an amazing time on the two-day tour to Paracas, the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina! It was such a memorable experience, and I would definitely recommend Peru Hop. A special thank you to my guides, Luis and Katherine, who were absolutely fantastic and made the trip even more enjoyable. So glad I booked this tour!
Convenient way to travel with some added tours along the way
Peru hop takes all the hassle out of travel. Good activity providers and hassle free schedules. Diego was the best and besides an initial issue with the bus he was able to make up for it and more adding to the joy of the trip
We spent a couple of days in Lima and wanted to make the most out of it and this we booked the tour with Peru Hop. Guys, this tour was by far the most organized and professional one I participated in Peru. Big shout-out to Sergio, who kept us informed, was always available if needed and had a great personality too. Most activities are covered, altough optional ones may require additional admission fees (e.g. Golden shadow trek - can’t recommend enough, big thanks for Mike!). The itinerary was just like in the description. The schedule was just perfect, neither too tight, nor loose. There were no fillers, just the best experiences. Thank you again!
Ana was such a phenomenal guide!! Super knowledgeable and extremely friendly. She made the trip so special and I’d love to have her again. We were very impressed with everything but specifically Ana. The trip was filled with amazing attractions, I am so glad we found it. Great bang for your buck!
Great trip that made seeing Ballestas and Huacachina much easier and probably cheaper than planning everything myself. Ana was very responsive and friendly, and helped reduce stress during our trip. Thanks Ana!
My girlfriend and I had a great time in this tour. The bus has fast wifi and Diego was great at explaining everything on the bus in English and Spanish. He was entertaining, organized and informative and the tour would not have been the same without him.
Had an awesome time! Johann and Josselyn were fantastic hosts and would definitely do it again. Lots of fun learning about the culture and trying new things
We had a great time on this two day trip!!! Would highly recommend. Although the schedule is a little tight you get to see and do everything! Diego was our guide and was very helpful and informative throughout.
We had a wonderful time! Everything went smoothly and Diego was so great!
The trip was fantastic and our guide Diego was great!
Diego was very detailed and helpful. The dune buggies were amazing.
Everything was fantastic! Our host, Jossy was absolutely amazing and our driver, Adam, made us feel safe the whole way. Definitely a positive experience. Paracas and the Ballestas Islands were breathtaking. The Dune Buggies and sand surfing in Haucachina is a must! Thank you for everything Jossy, it was so much fun!
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