Canyon To Lima

Pick up at your hotel or hostel in central Arequipa.

Bus starts pickups between 5:15am – 5:45am. Your pick up time will be on your confirmation once you put your hotel/hostel.

• Explore the only desert oasis in South America
• Visit a Pisco Vineyard and learn all about how the national drink of Peru is made
• Relax by the pool and soak in the heat of the desert

Nazca Lines Flight: The best way to fit the Nazca flight tour into your trip from Cusco to Lima is by hopping off in Nazca at 4:00 pm, spending the night and then taking the flight early the following morning.  In the afternoon, you can then hop on the next Peru Hop bus coming through Nazca or if you prefer, you can make your own way to Huacachina in time for the sandboarding tour in the afternoon and continue to Paracas the same day.

Dune buggy and Sandboarding: Guaranteed to be one of the most adrenaline-filled activities you’ve experienced 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.

We recommend at least 1 night in Huacachina as this gives you time to do the Dune Buggy and Sandboarding, as well as the Pisco Vineyard Tour and still have enough time to climb the dunes and marvel at the incredible Oasis. Huacachina is also famous for its nightly BBQ and our guides often host free salsa lessons.

As always, if you love Huacachina, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!

Book your own hotel/hostel or see below for our recommended partners who offer special deals to Peru Hop passengers. Accommodation CAN be reserved with your Peru Hop onboard guide but we recommend this mainly for dorm rooms as a lot of private rooms sell out in advance.

Meeting point in Huacachina is Wild Rover Hostel (within 50 meters of all major hostels and hotels).

Buses depart at 6:30pm sharp.

• Rent bicycles or quad bikes and cruise around the desert
• Paraglide over Peru’s largest protected natural habitat
• Practice kitesurfing on some of Peru's best waves.
• Chill out by the pool or the beach and take advantage of the year-round sunny weather
• Enjoy ceviche, the national dish of Peru, on the rooftop of Restaurant Paracas – home to one of the best views in town (exclusive discount when you show your Peru Hop wristband)
• Paracas National Reserve where the desert meets the sea, a truly unbelievable sight (free with your Peru Hop wristband)

Ballestas Islands: See native 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.

We recommend staying at least 1 night in Paracas. This way you will have the chance to experience the Ballestas Islands boat tour and observe wild marine animals and visit the Paracas National Reserve, where the desert meets the sea.

As always, if you love Paracas, you can hop off and stay as long as you want!. You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!

Book your own hotel or else see below for our recommended partners who offer special deals to Peru Hop passengers. Accommodation CAN be reserved with your Peru Hop onboard guide but we recommend this mainly for dorm rooms as a lot of private rooms sell out in advance.

Meeting point in Paracas is Los Frayles Hotel (within 50 meters of all major hostels and hotels).

Buses depart at 8:00pm sharp.

• Do a tour or rent bikes yourself and cycle along the beautiful cliffside boardwalk in Miraflores
• Paraglide over Peru’s capital city and see the skyscrapers and ocean from a bird's-eye view
• Visit the Historic Center of Lima and learn its fascinating history.
• Walk through the enchanting Magic Water Circuit and watch the spectacular evening light show

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.

We recommend spending at least 2-3 nights in Lima, so that you can experience as much of the capital as possible. Walk through the beautiful Miraflores district overlooking the ocean, the Historic Center of Lima, or the bohemian Barranco. Ask our guides for more information if you’re not sure about what to do!

As always, if you love Lima, you can hop off and stay as long as you want! You can decide this up to 12 hours before the next bus!

Unfortunately, we do not offer special discounts for hotels/hostels in Lima. Just book independently from one of the many options to choose from for all types of travelers. Feel free to ask us for advice on where to stay if you’re unsure!