4 2-Hour Experiences in Peru to Build a Day Around

1.2-Hour Dune Buggy Tour and Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Our pick

Ride Huacachina’s dunes by 4WD buggy, try sandboarding, and watch sunset on this thrilling two-hour Peru adventure.

“Great tour! Dune buggy ride was like a roller coaster. Our driver was skilled and made sure to get us to a good spot in time to watch the amazing sunset!”

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2.2-Hour Tour to the Ballestas Islands from Puerto San Martín

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Review of the 2-hour Ballestas Islands boat tour from Puerto San Martín, with sea lions, penguins, the Candelabra, tips, price, and logistics.

“The boat you ride on is a covered speed boat. The ride was pleasant although I would recommend wearing sunscreen. We saw the candelabra, pelicans, just 3 humbolt penguins, many cute baby sea lions, crabs, vultures, and the island with all of its arches and caves. I would recommend that you sit on the left side facing the front since that is the side with most of the views. They did turn the boat around so both sides could see but I wished I had been on the opposite side. Many of my photos have heads in them. I booked this as a cruise ship shore excursion and we docked…”

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3.FROM CABANACONDE: VISIT TO THE CRUZ DEL CONDOR VIEWPOINT, DURATION 2 HOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $12Best value

See Andean condors at Cruz del Cóndor, peer into Colca Canyon, and visit Tapay on a flexible two-hour tour from Cabanaconde.

“De enige aanbieder in Cabanaconde die een trip aanbied naar de uitzichtpunten zonder dat je vast zit aan een tweedaagse hike door de colca canyon. Hij neemt de tijd om je de geschiedenis van Cabanaconde te vertellen en de uitzichtpunten. We mochten de condors bekijken zolang we wilden. “Take your time!” Zei hij. We werden vervoerd in een goede personenauto en hij reed veilig over de wegen. Een aantal dagen later hebben we hem ook benaderd omdat we een taxi nodig hadden. Hij zorgde ervoor dat een vriend/collega ons bij ons hotel kwam ophalen en ons naar Chivay bracht zodat we verder konden naar onze volgende bestemming. Nogmaals bedankt voor…”

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4.2-Hour Surf Lesson in Miraflores

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $18

Learn to surf at Lima’s Makaha Beach with friendly instructors, full equipment, small groups, and beginner-friendly safety guidance.

“Awesome surf class in Miraflores! The guys were friendly and explained everything really clearly. Ended up standing up on my first day. Totally recommend if you’re in Lima!”

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