15 Evening Experiences in Peru Worth the Early Start

Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast - Paracas and the Morning Boat to Ballestas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,380 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Review of Peru Hop’s Lima to Paracas and Huacachina day trip, with Ballestas wildlife, pisco tasting, dune buggies, sandboarding, and sunset.

“This was an outstanding tour!! Fio was helpful and accommodating to everyone. Her enthusiasm made the tour. To see sea lions in their natural habitat along with penguins was amazing. The Pisco was chef kiss. Even though our bus stopped and we had to switch, Fio kept us informed and we had a free drink for our trouble. Boarding on the sand dunes was a unique experience as well. Just know it is literally all day!! We got picked up at 5am and got back right before 1am.”

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Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour

2.Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,398 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $135

Review of Lima’s Paracas and Huacachina day tour, with Ballestas wildlife, pisco tasting, dune buggies, sandboarding, and sunset picnic.

“Casa cardavero was the best part. The rest is similar to other tours. Bfast and dinner not included, but lunch was delicious. The ballestas boat tour was 80% spanush, 20% english. Our bus guide was smiley and cute. This tour was the highlight of our Peru trip. A must-do!!”

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Unmissable Visit To Paracas, Huacachina And Sunset In The Oasis

3.Unmissable Visit To Paracas, Huacachina And Sunset In The Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,138 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $70

Review of Lima’s Paracas, Ballestas Islands, pisco tasting, Huacachina dunes, buggy ride, sandboarding, sunset, price, timing, and tips.

“This really is a must-do experience for when you are staying in Lima. The pickup and dropoff was just as advertised. We got picked up from our hotel in Miraflores around 4am and dropped off around 11pm. The buses are nice. Nothing super fancy but the seats are comfy and roomy enough to sleep in, and they have AC. Our guide Jordan was great. He was very knowledgeable and educated us on each leg of the trip. He was clear with instructions and when/where to meet each time we went to a new place. He kept everything on time and was funny and easy to talk to. Jordan es mi…”

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2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon

4.2 day 1 night trek / Colca Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,069 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $90

Review of the 2-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa, covering the tough climb, guides, meals, lodging, costs, hot springs, and practical tips.

“Great tour with Oasis travels. Communication was good, guides were knowledgeable and fun, food was tasty. The hike is beautiful and easy. You only need some good endurance to hike out the next morning”

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Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides

5.Inca Trail 4-Day 3-Night Trek to Machu Picchu with Expert Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $998

Review of the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with expert guides, camps, meals, porter support, permits, and practical planning advice.

“It is a very unique and exciting experience to learn about the Inca heritage while enjoying the magnificent jungle scenery. All the hiking arrangements were going by the plan. All the staff were friendly and food was well prepared. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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Lares Valley Trek with Hot Spring 4-Day, 3-Night

6.Lares Valley Trek with Hot Spring 4-Day, 3-Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $650

Review of the 4-day Lares Valley Trek with hot springs, Quechua villages, camping, local guides, and Machu Picchu for $650.

“My experience with this trail/hike has been amazing. The guides Saúl Guerra and Jose Santos were great at showing us everything there is to know, and you could see they were enthusiastic about the knowledge they shared.”

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Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience

7.Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145

Taste Lima through pisco, ceviche, fine dining, chocolate, and Barranco nightlife on a five-hour evening food tour.

“What a fulfilling experience. The guide was delightful and provided a great selection of cocktails, starters, mains and sweets!”

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Paracas, Huacachina and Sunset Tour at the Oasis

8.Paracas, Huacachina and Sunset Tour at the Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 498 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $70

Review of Lima’s Paracas, Ballestas Islands, pisco tasting, Huacachina dunes, buggy ride, and sandboarding day tour, with practical tips.

“What a great day! Our guide Italo was so nice. He was very friendly and tried very hard to make sure we all had a great time! He has a kind heart and genuine positive character! The trip itself was very long, yes, but there was a lot included!! Be careful some people booked through different companies and had breakfast and lunch included. For the boat ride, I suggest a raincoat if you’re sitting in the back and some binoculars if you have them to see the animals even closer! If your meal was not included with your deal, for breakfast, there are plenty of options and different places for…”

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Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass Trek – 2 Days / 1 Night

9.Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass Trek – 2 Days / 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $310

Review of the 2 day Humantay Lake and Salkantay Pass trek, with Sky Camp, glacier views, meals, fitness advice, and value tips.

“This was one of the best experiences we had in Cusco. Everything went super smooth. Our arrival to Cusco got delayed by one day because of flight issues and we didn't get time to get acclimatized to the altitude however our guide Jordan helped us though, gave great tips and we completed both treks. He was super fun. Humantay lake and salkantay Pass were beautiful and we got great weather. In addition staying in the sky camp was a crazy experience. We had a very starry night. The food cooked by our chef was super tasty and innovative!”

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Colca Canyon Trek 3 Day 2 Night

10.Colca Canyon Trek 3 Day 2 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $125

Review of the 3-day Colca Canyon trek from Arequipa, with condors, canyon villages, Sangalle Oasis, meals, lodging, costs, and hiking advice.

“The three day Colca Canyon trek was so special! The hiking and the views were absolutely spectacular. Our guide Carlos was such a kind and patient person and he shared his knowledge of the animals, plants, and culture along the way. I highly recommend the 3 day vs the 2 day if you have the time, as you will have more opportunities to stop to take photos, try local fruit, and relax at the sweet accommodations in the canyon. The whole tour was extremely well organized and well worth the price.”

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Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night

11.Short Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $600

Review of the 2-day Short Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, with route details, guide quality, costs, hiking demands, and practical tips.

“This hike was hard to describe- it was exhausting and exhilarating at the same time! During the middle of it, I was questioning why we didn’t just do the tour and skip the hike 😂 But when it was done, we felt so accomplished and happy! Auriol was an awesome guide, we couldn’t have asked for anything better. Everything was perfect and so was all the food that was included. This tour company was very organized, highly recommend!”

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Lima by night including Catacombs & Water Show Tour

12.Lima by night including Catacombs & Water Show Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Explore Lima after dark with colonial squares, San Francisco Catacombs, and the Magic Water Circuit in a four-hour guided tour.

“My husband and I (40s) did this tour with my in-laws (70s) and all enjoyed it. It was informative, fascinating, and a manageable amount of walking for the group. The only downside was you walk by a lot of shops and have no time to stop. Since the traffic in Lima is terrible (the ride from Miraflores to central Lima could take an hour or more), this is extra disappointing. I would recommend they build some time for that into the itinerary. Tour guide was excellent.”

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Buggy tour in the Huacachina Desert, sunset, and sandboarding

13.Buggy tour in the Huacachina Desert, sunset, and sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 221 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $23Best value

Ride Huacachina dunes at sunset, try beginner-friendly sandboarding, and enjoy panoramic views for $23 with pickup from Ica or Huacachina.

“Great tour, great pilot, good sensations and beautiful sunset”

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Lima Evening Tour: Magic Water Circuit & Fountain Show

14.Lima Evening Tour: Magic Water Circuit & Fountain Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $31

Review of Lima’s Magic Water Circuit evening tour, with fountain shows, music, transport, guide details, price, timing, and booking advice.

“Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable but the overall experience was a bit underwhelming and seemed more oriented to people traveling with kids than for just adults. Also the tour does not need to be 3 hours long. It could be easily cut down to 1 hour.”

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Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Catacombs Night Tour

15.Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Catacombs Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 142 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Explore Lima’s catacombs, colonial center, local sweets, and the dazzling Magic Water Circuit on a private four-hour night tour.

“Our tour guide Maria, was excellent. She was very detailed in her answers and was always aware of the surroundings and making sure we were ok. Her English was excellent as well. Our driver Victor was great and navigated the Lima traffic like a pro.”

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