We begin the journey with door-to-door pickup from your hotel or hostel in Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro. Board your Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi, perfect for catching up on messages as we leave bustling Lima behind and head south along the scenic Pacific coast. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed via Viator chat prior to departure.

Rise and dine! We make a special breakfast stop at Mirasur, a countryside restaurant famous for its oven-fresh breads, baked on-site every morning using traditional clay ovens. It’s the perfect place to stretch your legs, sip a coffee, and try a warm, crusty roll straight from the flames - a true local treat you won't find in Lima.

Step into Peru’s complex colonial past with a visit to the elegant Hacienda San José - now a 5-star hotel, but once a major hub of the Spanish plantation system. Beneath its manicured gardens lies a labyrinth of underground tunnels, used to illegally smuggle slaves 17 km from the coast. Walk through the dark corridors and hear the stories that shaped Afro-Peruvian identity. It’s moving, unforgettable, and unlike anything you’ll see in a typical tour.

We arrive in Paracas around 1:30 PM - a chilled-out seaside town where desert meets ocean. The afternoon is yours to unwind, stroll the Malecón, enjoy oceanfront lunch, or simply relax by the bay. Want more adventure? Ask your guide about optional excursions like the Golden Shadow Trek, a hidden gem in the Paracas National Reserve offering incredible sunset views.