Itinerary
- Day 1
Lima
You'll arrive in Lima and head to your hotel to settle in. The guided walking tour of Miraflores kicks off at 2 PM, giving you time to freshen up first. From there, you'll head to the Larco Museum in Pueblo Libre to walk through 5000 years of Peruvian history and artifacts. Later in the afternoon, you'll wander through Barranco's colonial streets and check out the neighborhood's lively atmosphere. For dinner, you can stay in Barranco for the nightlife scene or head back to Miraflores, depending on your mood.
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Miraflores
- Larco Museum visit - exploration of 5000 years of ancient Peruvian life and cultural assets
Optional Activities
- Dinner and nightlife in Barranco
- Parks and vibes in Barranco
Landmarks/POIs Miraflores Larco Museum Pueblo Libre Barranco - Day 2
Lima
This is a full day diving into Lima's cultural heart. You'll start with a guided city tour through the historic center, walking past Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, and Plaza San Martín. After that, you'll join a street food tour tasting 13 different local foods and drinks, so you'll get a real sense of Lima's food culture. Later, you'll head off the usual tourist paths to check out Callao and La Punta, the historic port areas. The day wraps up at Parque de las Aguas where you'll catch the water fountain light show in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Street food tasting tour - 13 types of local food and beverages popular among locals)
Included Activities
- Guided historic center walking tour - Plaza de Armas, Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, Plaza San Martín
- Gastronomy street food tour - 13 types of local food and beverages
- La Punta historic port and neighborhood tour
- Parque de las Aguas water fountain light show
Landmarks/POIs Plaza de Armas Government Palace Lima Cathedral Plaza San Martín Callao La Punta Parque de las Aguas - Day 3
Lima to Paracas
You'll drive south from Lima toward Paracas, stopping at archaeological sites along the way. First up is Pachacamac Ruins, an ancient site from around 200 A.D. that sprawls across about 600 hectares, so there's plenty to see. Then you'll head to Moron Lake, a hidden desert oasis tucked in the dunes that most tourists miss. You can swim in it or just take in the landscape from the edge. By evening you'll roll into Paracas beach town with time to relax.
Included Activities
- Pachacamac Ruins visit - archaeological site from 200 A.D.
- Moron Lake - hidden desert oasis experience
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Moron Lake
Landmarks/POIs Pachacamac Ruins Moron Lake Paracas - Day 4
Paracas to Huacachina
Leaving Paracas, you'll drive toward Huacachina with a stop at a vineyard that makes Pisco and wine, giving you a chance to learn about local production. You'll grab lunch there and try different Peruvian dishes. After arriving at Huacachina, the desert oasis town, you'll catch the sunset from the top of the dunes. That evening brings sandboarding and a dune buggy ride through the desert leading to your campsite. You'll end the night with a barbecue dinner and sleep in a tent under the stars.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at vineyard - discover diversity of Peruvian cuisine and wine), Dinner (Barbecue dinner at campsite in desert)
Included Activities
- Vineyard visit - Pisco and wine production
- Sunset viewing at Huacachina dunes
- Sandboarding experience
- Dune buggy ride in desert
- Barbecue dinner at campsite
Landmarks/POIs Huacachina - Day 5
Huacachina to Nazca
Early morning takes you into the Ocucaje desert to explore Los Perdidos Canyon, a dramatic rift cutting through the middle of the desert landscape. Your guide will lead you around at a comfortable pace before lunch arrives in a box. Then you'll continue toward Nazca, stopping at an overlook where you can see the Nazca Lines from ground level. You'll arrive in Nazca in the late afternoon with the rest of the day free to rest and recover.
- Meals
- Lunch (Box lunch during desert exploration)
Included Activities
- Los Perdidos Canyon exploration in Ocucaje desert
- Nazca Lines overlook viewing from ground level
Landmarks/POIs Ocucaje Desert Los Perdidos Canyon Nazca Lines - Day 6
Nazca
The morning is yours to wander around Nazca, take it easy, or do optional activities if something interests you. In the afternoon, you'll join a guided tour of the Cahuachi Pyramids, a ceremonial site from the Nazca culture. After that, you'll visit a local family-run ceramic workshop to learn about how the Nazca people made advances in irrigation and created their distinctive pottery. That evening you'll head to the Nazca Planetarium where they explain the scientific side of the mysterious Nazca Lines.
Included Activities
- Cahuachi Pyramids guided tour - ceremonial site
- Local family-run ceramic workshop - ancestral techniques
- Nazca Planetarium visit
Optional Activities
- Flight over the Nazca Lines
- Cantalloc Aqueduct visit
- Chauchilla Cemetery visit
Landmarks/POIs Cahuachi Pyramids Cantalloc Aqueduct Chauchilla Cemetery Nazca Planetarium - Day 7
Nazca to Lima
This is a long driving day back to Lima from Nazca, roughly 7 hours on the road. You'll stop in Chincha partway through, a town known for its Afro-Peruvian heritage and culture. You'll have lunch there and visit some historical sites in the area before continuing back to Lima.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Chincha)
Included Activities
- Chincha cultural visits - historical sites showcasing Afro-Peruvian heritage
Landmarks/POIs Chincha - Day 8
Departure from Lima
Depending on when your flight leaves, you might have time for optional morning activities around Lima before heading to the airport. Some travelers connect directly to the 8-day Machu Picchu and Cusco tour if that's part of their plans, while others depart for home.
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Paragliding over the coast
- Museums visits
- Archaeological sites visits in Lima
