Exclusive 8-Day Cultural Journey from Lima to Nazca

• This exclusive tour is available on select dates throughout the year
• Engage in authentic experiences with local hosts, fostering personal growth, cultural awareness, and community support
• Your Travel Concierge will accompany you throughout your journey, ensuring immersive and meaningful experiences
• We promote healthy, active, Slow Tourism with certified bilingual guides, accessibility advocacy, and verified and insured tour operations

Day 1: Arrival in Lima and Walking Tours of Cosmopolitan, Traditional, and Bohemian Lima

Stop 1: Miraflores

• Activity: Arrive in Lima and start your guided tour at 2:00 PM local time. Check in to a historic hotel and enjoy a walking tour of the upscale Miraflores district.
• Duration: 1 hour

Stop 2: Museo Larco

• Activity: Visit the renowned Larco Museum in Pueblo Libre to learn about 5000 years of ancient Peruvian life, cultural assets, and history.
• Duration: 1 hour

Stop 3: Barranco

• Activity: End the day in the bohemian district of Barranco, known for its colonial beauty, colourful streets, vibrancy, and nightlife. You can stay for dinner and nightlife or return to your hotel in Miraflores.
• Duration: 2 hours
• Accommodation: 3-star superior hotel Meals: Not included

Day 2: Walking Food Tour of Lima’s Historic District

Stop 1: Centro Historico de Lima

• Activity: Explore the historic centre, known as “Ciudad de los Reyes” (City of Kings), with its remarkable colonial architecture. Enjoy a city tour and a gastronomy street food tour, tasting 13 types of local foods and beverages.
• Duration: 2 hours

Stop 2: La Punta

• Activity: Visit the historic port and neighbourhood of Callao and La Punta.
• Duration: 1 hour

Stop 3: Circuito Magico Del Agua

• Activity: End the day at Parque de las Aguas for a spectacular water fountain light show.
• Duration: 1 hour
• Accommodation: 3-star superior hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Coastal Road Trip to Pachacámac, Moron Lake, and Paracas

Stop 1: Museo de Sitio y Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac

• Activity: Begin the road trip with a stop at the Pachacámac Ruins, an archaeological site from 200 A.D.
• Duration: 2 hours

Stop 2: Laguna De Moron

• Activity: Visit the hidden desert oasis of Moron Lake, away from the typical tourist path.
• Duration: 1 hour

Stop 3: Paracas

• Activity: End the day in the beach town of Paracas, check in to your hotel, and enjoy free time in the evening.
• Duration: 1 hour
• Accommodation: 3-star superior hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Coastal Road Trip to Ica and Huacachina

Stop 1: Ica

• Activity: Depart Paracas for Huacachina with a stop at a vineyard to taste Pisco and wine, and enjoy lunch.
• Duration: 2 hours

Stop 2: Huacachina Oasis

• Activity: Arrive at Huacachina, a desert oasis town. Enjoy sandboarding, a dune buggy ride, and a sunset view. Camp overnight in the desert with a barbecue dinner.
• Duration: 4 hours
• Accommodation: Campsite Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Coastal Road Trip to Ocucaje Desert and Nazca

Stop 1: Canon de los Perdidos

• Activity: Discover Los Perdidos Canyon in the Ocucaje desert with a guided tour and box lunch.
• Duration: 2 hours

Stop 2: Nazca Lines

• Activity: Stop at an overlook to view the Nazca Lines. Arrive in Nazca for an afternoon and evening of free time and rest.
• Duration: 1 hour
• Accommodation: 3-star superior hotel Meals: Lunch

Day 6: Explore Nazca

Stop 1: Nazca

• Activity: Enjoy free time in the morning to explore Nazca or participate in optional activities like a flight over the Nazca Lines, visiting Cantalloc Aqueduct, or Chauchilla Cemetery.
• Duration: 4 hours

Stop 2: Cahuachi

• Activity: Afternoon guided tour of the Cahuachi Pyramids and a local ceramic workshop.
• Duration: 2 hours

Stop 3: Planetario Maria Reiche

• Activity: Evening visit to the Nazca Planetarium for scientific explanations of the Nazca Lines.
• Duration: 1 hour
• Accommodation: 3-star superior hotel Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Road Trip Back to Lima with a Stop in Chincha

Stop 1: Chincha Alta

• Activity: Drive from Nazca to Lima, stopping in Chincha to explore its Afro-Peruvian heritage. Enjoy lunch and cultural visits.
• Duration: 2 hours
• Accommodation: 3-star superior hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Departure from Lima or Connect to Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru

Stop 1: Lima

• Activity: Depart for home or continue your journey with an 8-day tour of Machu Picchu, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley. Optional morning activities include beach relaxation, paragliding, or visiting museums and archaeological sites.
• Duration: 30 minutes
• Accommodation: Not included
• Meals: Breakfast

• Dinner
• Camping equipment in Huacachina
• Dune buggy in Huacachina
• Travel Concierge accompanying you during the tour itinerary
• Quality control
• Country cultural education resources
• Risk management
• Pre-departure virtual meeting to prepare for the best experience
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private excursions
• Private transport
• 6 breakfasts
• 3 lunches

• Airfare to/from Lima, Peru (LIM)
• Transfers to/from other locations to designated pickup or meeting points or drop-off points
• Travel insurance (highly recommended based on your needs)
• Gratuities
• Any items not listed in the tour itinerary and inclusions

Pickup Point

J Chavez Intl Airport, Lima, Peru 

Pickup Details

Please arrive at Lima Airport (LIM) by noon. We will coordinate meeting times and pickup points at LIM airport and will contact you before the tour starts. The first guided tour begins at 14:00 local time. Hotel check-in is also available starting at 14:00 local time.

• Travellers with back problems
• Wheelchairs

Crucial pre-trip insights:

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking unless booked within 9 days of travel; in this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
• Service animals are allowed.
• Most travellers can participate.
• Limited accessibility on select itinerary activities – please inform us before booking if you require accommodations for limited mobility or other special assistance. We will strive to meet your needs and explain which activities can be suitable or adapted.
• The minimum traveller age is 12; adult pricing is required for youth ages 12 and above.
• This is a private tour/activity; only your group will participate.