Destination

Southern Coast of Peru

The southern coast of Peru keeps in its land the deepest secrets and refuses to reveal them.

Nazca offers you places full of mystery, a lot of mysticism and a dose of adventure. Drawings that remain in time, archaeological sites that reveal the life of our ancestors and the most beautiful deserts waiting to be explored; it is the land of wine and Pisco, the national liquor.

Chincha, with its cotton fields from where towns like El Carmen emerge, famous for the expressions of its afro-descendant population.

The Paracas National Reserve, a place where the desert and the Pacific Ocean converge, home to sea lions and countless coastal birds and the famous “Candelabro” await the traveler to be seen and visited.

Find inspiration about the Southern Coast

For more elaborate tips on this destination, read our Travel Guide for Paracas, Ica and Nazca.

Get inspired with our tours below and visit the Southern Coast of Peru in an original way!

Meet local scallop farmers

Harvesting and tasting scallops directly from the Ocean

FromUSD$95
1 Hour
Join us to witness our meticulous processes, from nurturing to harvesting, and savor the natural flavors of freshly shucked scallop shells.
Lake Morón in the desert by Ica is a true hidden gem and makes for a wonderful hike through the desert - RESPONSible Travel Peru
Active and Unique Expedition

Quick magical desert experience

FromUSD$275
2 Days, 1 Night
Get to know Peru's less-known, but not less wonderful, desert and spend an unforgettable camping night there.
Travelers and locals playing volleyball together on a visit to the floating Uros Titino islands at Lake Titicaca - RESPONSible Travel Peru
A slow, local experience

Peru the Local Way: Impactful’s Signature Trip

FromUSD$2,670
19-23 Days, 18-22 Nights
This slow & varied itinerary packs some of our best Community-Based Tourism products into a 23-day experience that will create life-lasting memories.
Car driving by lamas and alpacas in the Andes - Road Trip - RESPONSible Travel Peru
The perfect self-drive adventure

Southern Peru Road Trip: A Different Kind of Journey

FromUSD$1,900
19 Days, 18 Nights
The perfect Road Trip through Peru! A self-drive adventure to remote communities and Peru's highlights.
Two kayaks in open sea in Paracas | Responsible Travel Peru
Connect with nature

Short Sea Kayak tour in the Paracas Bay

FromUSD$60
2.5 Hours
Sea kayaking in one of the most emblematic and biodiverse reserved bays on the Peruvian coast. This is its shorter version.
One tandem and two single kayaks from the air in Paracas bay - RESPONSible Travel Peru
Paddle a greater distance!

Touring Sea Kayak in Paracas on a full morning

FromUSD$100
6 Hours
Sea kayaking in one of the most emblematic and biodiverse reserved bays on the Peruvian coast. This is its longer version.
Travelers and local guide arriving to Cantayoc aqueducts on bicycles
Nazca on wheels

Route to the enigmatic aqueducts of Cantayoc on bicycle

FromUSD$35
4 Hours
On this tour you'll bike to places full of history, archaeological remains still in use and artists who put in value the ancestral art.
The traveler carrying his sand plate from the top of Cerro Blanco | Responsible Travel Peru
Active and Unique

On top of the Nazca desert

FromUSD$340
4 Days, 3 Nights
A demanding trekking in the Nasca desert with spectacular views and many cultural surprises. Enjoy a unique and challenging terrain!
The dunes take shapes of great beauty and walking on them is a great experience | Responsible Travel Peru
Active and Unique Expedition

Tour the Magical Peruvian Atacama Desert

FromUSD$490
4 Days, 3 Nights
Enjoy off-the-beaten-path and unique places of the south coast desert, combining natural beauty, wildlife, communities, archaeology and history.