From Lima: Full-Day Tour of Islas Ballestas and Huacachina
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Explore Paracas and Huacachina and the Ballestas Islands Enjoy sandboarding, dune buggies, and a stunning oasis sunset!
Highlights
- Marvel at the Sea Lions and Penguins of Humbolt
- Enjoy adventure sports and the Oasis of Huacachina
- Explore the Dunes of Ica and witness its sunset
Description
04:00 AM: Meeting Point – Ibis Larco Miraflores
We begin our adventure early in the morning. The only meeting point for this tour is the Ibis Larco Miraflores hotel.
Please note: Hotel or Airbnb pick-up is not included in this service.
Make sure to arrive at the meeting point on time to avoid delaying the group departure.
One day before the tour, we will confirm the exact meeting time via WhatsApp or email.
08:00 AM : Lima – Paracas (approximately 03 hours of travel)
Arrival at the Port of Paracas at 8:00 in the morning, we will have between 30 to 40 minutes to have breakfast and use the restrooms (breakfast not included in the price).
9:15 AM: Paracas – check in at the port of El Chaco (approximately 20 minutes)
At 9:00 a.m. we will be lining up to proceed to board and board our modern boats. Please note that due to logistical issues at the port we will have to wait between 10 to 20 minutes before boarding. Therefore, we recommend bringing sunscreen, a sun hat, and a waterproof jacket.
09:30 AM: Ballestas Islands (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes)
Discover the natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands: a paradise of marine life on the Peruvian coast. Explore its waters full of marine fauna, observe exotic birds in their natural habitat and immerse yourself in the richness of marine biodiversity. A unique experience for nature and adventure lovers!
12:OO HRS: Paracas – Ica (approximately 1 hour bus ride)
Continuing our journey we will arrive at ICA at approximately 1:00 p.m. and we will head to the Cultur Pisco restaurant.
1:00 PM: Cultur Pisco Restaurant (approximately 1 hour)
Here we will have time to have lunch
14:00 HRS: Cultur Pisco Winery
Cultur Pisco is a well-known pisco winery located in the Ica region of Peru. This winery is famous for its production of pisco, the Peruvian grape spirit, and offers visitors the opportunity to sample their products and learn about the pisco production process.
15:30 HRS: Arrival at the Huacachina Oasis – Free Time
Arrive at Huacachina and you have 40 minutes of free time to explore and enjoy this beautiful oasis. Huacachina is an iconic place in the Ica Desert, Peru, known for its lagoon surrounded by high sand dunes.
16:30 HRS: Huacachina Oasis – Buggies and Sandboarding (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes)
Lastly, and the best part of this adventure, is visiting the Huacachina Oasis, which is located just 5km from the center of the city of Ica. In this beautiful lagoon, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the place, walk around in search of good photos, appreciate the magical sunset and do adventure sports such as buggies and sandboarding (the buggies and sandboarding last approximately 2 hours).
18:30 HRS: Ica – Lima
Finally, departure from Ica to the city of Lima. Arrival in Lima at 10:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Includes
Round-trip transport in air-conditioned vehicles
Dune buggy ride
Beginner sandboard
Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands
Official tour guide in Spanish and English
Sunset in Huacachina
Important Information
- • No weapons or sharp objects are permitted
• No pets are allowed on this tour
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund