Category 1-Day Tours

Lima · 1-DAY TOURS

The Top 7 1-Day Tours in Lima, Ranked

7 reviewed

From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina - Paracas Pier to Ballestas Islands: Sea Lions, Penguins, and El Candelabro

1.Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 409 reviews · 17h 30m · from $61Our pick

From Lima, cruise Ballestas Islands for sea lions and penguins, then roar through Huacachina dunes with pisco and wine in Ica.

“Fantastic day - an absolute MUST! 🌟 We all had a blast! If you have one full day in Lima, just go for it. 🐧 The boat ride from Paracas was incredible - we saw penguins, sea lions, baby crayfish, and stunning rock formations! 🦭 Lunch and pisco tasting in Ica was lovely, funny, and absolutely delicious. 🥃✨ 🏜️ The Huacachina desert oasis was magical, and the buggy ride across the sand dunes was so much fun! Sandboarding down the hills was awesome! 🏄‍♂️ ⚠️ Just be prepared - it's a marathon 19-hour day from the moment you board the bus at 4 AM until you're dropped off at 11…”

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Lima: Paracas & Huacachina Oasis Day Trip with Wine & Dunes

Lima: Paracas & Huacachina Oasis Day Trip with Wine & Dunes - Ica’s winery valley at CulturPisco: pisco, wine, and a real meal break

2.Paracas & Huacachina Oasis Day Trip with Wine & Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 266 reviews · 16h 30m · from $100

Speed boat wildlife in Paracas, pisco and wine tastings in Ica, then Huacachina dunes with buggy rides and sandboarding, with hotel pickup.

“Excellent experience all throughout. You start very early in the morning and start with a breakfast and then keep going on your way to Paracas. Is about a 3 hour bus ride there, definitely recommend sto sleep on the bus as the day is going to be full of activities. Miguel Angel our tour guide was very entertaining, and enthusiastic about what he does and the history of the place. The experience with the dune buggy and the sand boarding was definitely a thrill and unique. 100% recommend this tour.”

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Lima: Ballestas & Huacachina Day Trip w/ Nazca Lines Flight

Lima: Ballestas & Huacachina Day Trip w/ Nazca Lines Flight - Lima to Paracas Bay: The Road Trip Part You Can Actually Control

3.Ballestas & Huacachina Day Trip w/ Nazca Lines Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 19h 30m · from $600Top rated

A long Lima day trip that links **Ballestas Islands**, a **Nazca Lines flight**, and **Huacachina Oasis** with hotel pickup and a live guide.

“I had a most wonderful time with an extremely reliable, competent and friendly team. The trip was tailered to my individual preferences as far as possible and additionally I was given high quality insights into the geography and economy of the area. Moreover the team provided a very safe environment and really very efficiently made the most of my time! Thank you so much!!!”

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From Lima: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sunset Day Trip

From Lima: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sunset Day Trip - Paracas port to Ballestas Islands: how the boat part really works

4.Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sunset Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 17 hours · from $65

A 17-hour Lima day trip to Ballestas Islands and Huacachina: sea-lion and penguin boat wildlife, plus dune buggies, sandboarding, and sunset.

“Loved all parts of the tour, the tour bus used was comfortable and even had a place to charge your phone. Our tour guide David gave good information along the bus ride giving the history on the places we were visiting. The dune buggies and sand boarding at Huacachina was honestly such a fun experience and the view was insane. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was the place we stopped for breakfast, the service was slow, so I actually didn’t have time to eat before boarding the boat, and the food was bad according to the rest of my group who got there food a little before me. In…”

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From Lima: Day Trip to Paracas, Ica & Oasis Huacachina

From Lima: Day Trip to Paracas, Ica & Oasis Huacachina - Ballestas Islands wildlife and El Candelabro: why this boat stop feels worth it

Caral, Oldest Civilization of America: Private Day trip from Lima

Caral, Oldest Civilization of America: Private Day trip from Lima - The drive north: timing, comfort, and what to pack

6.Caral, Oldest Civilization of America: Private Day trip from Lima

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $192

Private small-group day trip from Lima to Caral, the oldest civilization in the Americas, with guided ruins plus Barranca lunch.

“Fascinating site. Not to be missed if you have a free day in Lima. Our guide, Jose, was very informative. The site is large, so wear good sturdy shoes. There is no shade on the site, so wear a hat and/or sunscreen. The driver, Hugo, was amazing as he navigated the crazy traffic in Lima. A fun day.”

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From Lima: Nazca Lines and Ica Desert Day Trip

From Lima: Nazca Lines and Ica Desert Day Trip - Nazca Lines overflight: what changes when you see it from above

7.Nazca Lines and Ica Desert Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · 18 hours · from $390

Lima day trip to Nazca Lines by plane and Huacachina dunes by buggy, with sunset views, sandboarding, and an expert guide.

“The tour day was very long, and was well worth the effort. Sonya was an informative and friendly guide. The Nazca Lines flight is not for the faint of heart or for those who are prone to motion sickness. And the Huacachina buggy ride feels like a roller coaster ride. We saw beautiful places and had a great experience.”

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From Lima:Paracas Ballestas Islands and Ica Oasis 1 day Tour

From Lima:Paracas Ballestas Islands and Ica Oasis 1 day Tour - Ballestas Islands: Penguins, Sea Lions, and the El Candelabro Moment

8.Paracas Ballestas Islands and Ica Oasis 1 day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $76

One intense day from Lima to Ballestas Islands, Ica, and Huacachina, with boat wildlife viewing plus sandboarding and pisco tastings.

“It was amazing full of experiences and many new sites and things to view, the tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable and everything very well organized”

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Pro Sanboarding or skiing in Huacachina from Lima – Day trip

Pro Sanboarding or skiing in Huacachina from Lima - Day trip - Pro Sandboarding/Sand Ski: More Than Just Holding a Board