From CAD $712 Was CAD $859
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(17 reviews)
Experience Overview
Sand, sea, and non-stop adventure. Sound good to you? Then buckle up for this five-day tour of the Peruvian coast. Heading out from Lima, stop at a small coastal town to devour fresh seafood and to try your hand at sandboarding, before zooming around on dune buggies at sunset. Next, spend a couple of nights by a desert oasis with lots of time for optional activities nearby or at the hostel. Then you’ll catch a boat to the Ballestas Islands to spot birds and sea lion colonies, before settling into your hostel in the bohemian neighbourhood of Barranco that’s jam-packed with trendy bars, restaurants, and art galleries.
Highlights
- Devour fresh seafood on the beach
- Ride dune buggies through the desert before sunset
- Spend two nights at a desert oasis
- Spot birds and sea lions on a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands
Trip Details
Product Code: 2902
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, public bus.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Supplier Code: SPMMHW
Starts: Lima, Peru
Finishes: Lima, Peru
Duration: 5 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Seafood Lunch at the beach, Cerro Azul
- Sandboarding and dune buggy excursion to a desert oasis
- Boat excursion to spot wildlife at the Ballestas Islands
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hostels (4 nts).
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
- Private vehicle, public bus.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $712 (CAD $142 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Lima
Arrive at any time, and choose to kick back at the hostel, or head out to explore the city before meeting up with fellow Roamies in the evening. Hungry? You've got solid options with all of the great bars and restaurants near the hostel in the funky neighborhood of Barranco.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Barranco
Day 2: Lima/Huacachina
Buckle up, it's going to be a big one today. Head south from Lima along the coast to a small fishing town for a delicious seafood lunch and learn how Peruvian ceviche is prepared ... doesn't get much fresher than that! Next, head inland and board dune buggies to rip around the sand dunes and even try your hand at sandboarding before taking a swim in a desert oasis at sunset. Carry on to another desert oasis at Huacachina, where we'll check into our hostel and take a load off. Having fun yet? It's only day 2!
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Tuck into a delicious and fresh seafood lunch near the beach featuring ceviche, one of Peru's most iconic dishes. Learn about how it's prepared so that you can try it out when you get home. If seafood isn't your thing, don't worry - there will be plenty of other options available for you.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Get the adrenaline pumping as you zip off into the desert in dune buggies over the rolling sand. Try your hand at sandboarding before arriving to a remote oasis where you'll have the chance to swim, kayak and chill out as the afternoon winds down to sunset.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Viajero Huacachina
Day 3: Huacachina
Today is all about you with a free day in Huacachina. If exploring the surroundings is your thing, you could check out the Nazca Lines from the air, take a kiteboarding class in Paracas, visit some nearby pisco distilleries, or maybe even take another ride in the dune buggies! Otherwise staying near the hostel at the oasis by the pool with a cold drink is always a great option too.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Accommodation - Viajero Huacachina
Day 4: Huacachina/Lima
Start early today and hop on a bus to the nearby town of Paracas for a boat excursion out to the Ballestas Islands. Seabirds, penguins and sea lions galore! Take some time to eat some more great seafood for lunch if that's your jam before returning to Lima in the afternoon for a final night out on the town with your mates. Pisco sour anyone?
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Get ready to do some amazing wildlife watching on this trip to Ballestas Islands (aka Lima's Little Galapagos) on the Peruvian Coast. Spot playful sea lions, Humboldt penguins, boobies, pelicans, and more than 200 species of sea birds. Be sure to bring a camera to capture some amazing pics.Transport - Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hostelworld Viajero Barranco
Day 5: Lima
Depart at any time, or keep the adventure going up into the mountains to Cusco and Machu Picchu on the next leg of this epic journey.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Mabel K. - Traveled, May 2024
My experience was amazing this is my third trip with G adventures and it’s my second best. Each day was eventful and the CEO and the others apart of the group made it great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2024
Kathleen H. - Traveled, March 2024
I would say it was a great taster to Peru! I would recommend it to people but suggest to add days before or after to explore lima! I would say to be prepared for Peruvian time as everyone goes with the flow so you need to relax as you don’t know a lot of...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/11/2024
Nicole R. - Traveled, March 2024
Great trip! Everything was well organized, fun and smooth running! All of the activities were so much fun and had enough going on as well as enough time to do your own thing/relax. Meli the tour guide showed enthusiasm and knowledge of everything going o...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/11/2024
Zachary P. - Traveled, January 2024
Simply worth it!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/28/2024
Dhruv A. - Traveled, November 2024
Shepherding 18 people around peru is hard but with effective CEOs like Yuri it was a seamless experience and ill be back with G adventures next year
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2024
Toby E. - Traveled, November 2023
It was amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/23/2023
Svenja N. - Traveled, November 2023
Great Trip to experience Peru's coast
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/06/2023
Emily K. - Traveled, September 2023
Excellent experience would travel with Gadventures again
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/02/2023
John V. - Traveled, August 2023
Amazing guide and perfect trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Elsa C. - Traveled, June 2023
Good food, fun activities, beautiful environment and awesome people!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2023
Anna B. - Traveled, May 2023
The activities offered were so memorable. Alina did a great job of helping us experience and learn about the culture and the local environment. She was an invaluable resource and she showed care and expertise in her work (in addition to being SO fun and ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/31/2023
Sykina B. - Traveled, April 2023
My Peru trip was just what I need, and it gave me many opportunities to simply be present and value moments. For that, I'm very grateful for the experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/01/2023
Elizabet I. - Traveled, March 2023
This was an unforgettable adventure and the perfect way to meet new people while experiencing the marvels of traveling. I was traveling alone so I found this to be the perfect option. It was also such a relief to have so much of the burden of planning a ...
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2023
Katie L. - Traveled, March 2023
Fast, action packed few days with lots of cool activities, nice hostels and good local food. Guide was exceptional!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/07/2023
Simon S. - Traveled, December 2023
Amazing — much better than expected!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/10/2023
Rebecca W. - Traveled, August 2023
Amazing trip! Would have loved an extra day in Huacachina so I could sand ski. Group was the perfect size as you got to know everyone. Very well organised and a lot of fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2023
Jia H. - Traveled, July 2023
This tour was a great add on to get a glimpse of the coast of Peru.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2023
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