Pick up Location Any hostel/hotel in central Arequipa (within 1km of Plaza de Armas).
Note: If staying outside this area or at a residential address, then please select our central meeting point: FLYING DOG - MELGAR 116 as your pick-up location.
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1. Trip Highlights – A summary of the main attractions covered under this pass.
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2. Route by Route Information – Detailed descriptions of each stage of the pass.
3. Plan your Itinerary – Choose a date and see our recommended schedule.
4. Bus Timetable – All bus times for each stage of this pass.
5. Important Notes – Up to date information regarding holiday periods or anything else which may affect our service.
Trip Highlights
DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS:
Make a quick stop (1 hour) to see the Nazca Lines for free, or let us assist with a Nazca Lines flight. – Nazca
Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America. – Huacachina
Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas
Free hotel/hostel pickupsanddropoffs at every stop. Avoid ripoffs and unsafe taxis.
FREE EXTRA STOPS AND TOURS WITH THIS TICKET:
Exclusive tour of underground secret slave tunnels in Chincha. 17km of tunnels used to traffic slaves in 17th Century. – UNIQUE STOP
Pisco Vineyard Tour – Discover how Pisco is made from grape to bottle and taste free samples of Peru’s national liquor.
Paracas National Reserve – One of the biggest protected deserts in the Americas – incredible views of desert meeting the ocean.
Nazca Lines Viewing Tower – Climb the tower and see 3 of the Nazca Lines for free.
Route by Route Information
HOPSTAGE 1: Arequipa – Nazca – Huacachina
After the wonderful white city of Arequipa, it’s time to move further up Peru towards the incredibly hot and picturesque Huacachina. But first, enjoy seeing the famous Nazca lines for yourself from the viewing tower free with your Peru Hop pass.
Top Things to do in Nazca & Huacachina
Explore the only desert oasis in South America Visit a Pisco Vineyard and learn all about how the national drink of Peru is made Camp overnight in the dunes and gaze at the stars Relax by the pool and soak in the heat of the desert
Top Thing to Do in Nazca Nazca Flights Information: If you want to do the Nazca Lines Flight, stay the night in Nazca, do the flight the next morning, and then take a public bus to catch-up in Huacachina. Or stay longer in Nazca and wait for the next Peru Hop bus (4 times per week)
Top Thing to Do in Huacachina Dunebuggy and Sandboarding in Huacachina: Guaranteed to be one of the biggest adrenalin rushes you will have in your life! Dune Buggy through the dunes of the desert, sandboard down and finish it all off by taking some stunning snaps of the desert sunset at the end. The tour begins at 16:00pm and lasts 2 hours.
Peru Hop Departure Details
Departures: EVERY DAY Departures From: Any hotel/hostel in central Arequipa. Departure Time: 05:45am Arrival Time: 18:45pm
Recommended Nights in Huacachina:
We recommend staying 1 night in Huacachina. This way you can enjoy looking at the stars from the desert oasis during the night and also experience the fun day time activity of a dune buggy and sandboarding tour! We can help you book your accommodation.
Note: We do not recommend spending time in Nazca as there is not much to do, but your ticket does allow you to hop off in Nazca and get on the next bus if you so wish.
Drop off:Huacachina is a small town, where the bus can only drive on one street. Casa de Arena is our drop-off point and is less than a 5 min walk from all other popular hostels and hotels.
HOPSTAGE 2: Huacachina to Paracas
Paracas is only a short one hour 15 min journey from Huacachina but feels like travelling from one paradise to another. Leave the only desert oasis in all of South America and arrive at the quaint cultural home of the National Reserve.
The Cultural Route
Take a tour of a boutique Pisco vineyard to discover how Pisco, the national drink of Peru, is made. Best of all, get lots of free samples of pure pisco, sweet wine, and Pisco baileys! The tour begins at 11:00am so we will do the tour during the day and return to Huacachina for some time before departing at 18:30pm to Paracas
Top Things to do in Paracas
Rent normal bikes or quad bikes and drive around the desert Paraglide over Peru’s largest protected natural habitat Practice kite surfing on the waves that crash against the desert Chill out by the pool or at the beach that stays sunny all year round
Paracas National Reserve where the desert meets the sea. Check out our Instagram for some pics of this unbelievable spot. Note: Free with your Peru Hop wristband.
Enjoy Ceviche, the national dish of Peru, on the rooftop of Restaurant Paracas – with one of the best views of the city. Note: exclusive discounted price when you show your Peru Hop wristband.
Top Thing to Do in Paracas Ballestas Islands: See Paracas wildlife such as penguins, sea lions, marine birds and sometimes even dolphins or whales. The tour of the ‘poor man’s Galapagos’ lasts about 2 hours and begins at 08:00am or 10:00am.
Peru Hop Departure Details
Departure: MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/SUN (daily bus departures starting from 01 MAY 2018) Departures From: Casa de Arenas (within close walking distance of most hotels/hostels in Huacachina). Departure Time: 18:30pm Arrival Time: 20:00pm
Recommended Nights in Paracas:
We recommend staying at least 1 night in Paracas. This way you will have the chance to experience the Ballestas Islands boat tour, seeing the wild marine animals and visit the Paracas National Reserve, where the desert meets the sea. We can help you book your Paracas accommodation onboard.
Drop off: Paracas is a small town, where the bus can only drive on one street. Hotel Frayles is our drop-off point – 1 minute walk from all popular hotels and hostels.
HOPSTAGE 3: Paracas to Lima
Finally, leave the hot relaxing beach town of Paracas for the huge busy city by the sea, Lima. Only 4 hours away but like entering a whole new world.
The Cultural Route
See for yourself where the desert meets the sea at Paracas National Reserve on our way back to Lima. Check out our Instagram for some pics of this unbelievable spot that comes free with your Peru Hop wristband.
Before arriving to Lima, we’ll have one more stop full of fascinating culture and history – the slave tunnels. Hacienda San Jose, Chincha is where we’ll show you the 17km of underground tunnels from the 17th century that were only discovered 100 years later!
Top Things to do in Lima
Do a tour or rent bikes yourself and cycle along the beautiful cliffside in Miraflores Paraglide over Peru’s capital city and see the skyscrapers and ocean from a birds-eye view Visit the vastly interesting Historical center of Lima Walk through the enchanting water fountain park at Circuito mágico Del agua and watch the spectacular evening light show
Top Thing to Do in Lima Larcomar: Built into the side of the cliff and mostly underground, this mall makes for quite the sight. It has incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and is perfect to spend an afternoon shopping.
Peru Hop Departure Details
Departure: MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/SUN (daily bus departures starting from 01 MAY 2018) Departures From: Residencial Los Frayles (within close walking distance of most hotels/hostels in Paracas). Departure Time: 17:30pm MON/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/SUN; 20:00pm TUE Arrival Time: 23:45pm MON/TUE/WED/THURS/FRI/SAT/SUN
Note: The tour of the secret slave tunnels is only available on the 17:30pm bus.
Recommended Nights in Lima:
We recommend staying at least 2 night in Lima. This way you will have the chance to see the center and cycle around the area of Miraflores or do one of the many other activities this city offers.
Drop off: Any hotel/hostel in Miraflores or Barranco. Selected points in downtown (old town) Lima.
Follow our recommended plan or hop on and hop off as much as you like.
HOP STAGE 1
AREQUIPA TO NAZCA TO HUACACHINA
EVERYDAY
AREQUIPA (DEPARTURE)
05:45
LUNCH STOP
13:00
NAZCA (ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE)
16:00
NAZCA VIEWING TOWER
16:30
HUACACHINA (ARRIVAL)
18:45
AREQUIPA PICKUPS: Between 05:15am and 05:45am. Be ready at reception at 05:15am. MAIN ACTIVITY IN HUACACHINA: Dune Buggy and Sandboarding. Tours at 16:30pm and last 2 hours.
HOP STAGE 2
HUACACHINA TO PARACAS
EVERYDAY
PISCO VINEYARD TOUR
11:00
HUACACHINA (DEPARTURE)
18:30
PARACAS (ARRIVAL)
20:00
MAIN ACTIVITY IN PARACAS:Ballestas Islands – 2 Hour Tours begin at 10:00am.
HOP STAGE 3
PARACAS TO LIMA
EVERYDAY
PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE
14:30
PARACAS (DEPARTURE)
17:30
CHINCHA SLAVE TUNNELS
18:30
LIMA (ARRIVAL)
23:45
LIMA HOTEL/HOSTEL DROP-OFFS:Miraflores and Barranco districts.
Important Notes
27, 28 & 29 JULY 2018 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS (PERU)
Biggest public holidays of the year. Hostel and tour prices increase during this period. MUST book accommodation in advance!
Explore the only desert oasis in South America
Visit a Pisco Vineyard and learn all about how the national drink of Peru is made
Camp overnight in the dunes and gaze at the stars
Relax by the pool and soak in the heat of the desert
Rent normal bikes or quad bikes and drive around the desert
Paraglide over Peru’s largest protected natural habitat
Practice kite surfing on the waves that crash against the desert
Chill out by the pool or at the beach that stays sunny all year round
Paracas National Reserve where the desert meets the sea. Check out our Instagram for some pics of this unbelievable spot. Note: Free with your Peru Hop wristband.
Enjoy Ceviche, the national dish of Peru, on the rooftop of Restaurant Paracas – with one of the best views of the city. Note: exclusive discounted price when you show your Peru Hop wristband.
Visit the vastly interesting Historical center of Lima
Walk through the enchanting water fountain park at Circuito mágico Del agua and watch the spectacular evening light show