From Lima: Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Island - ENGL / ESPA

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Experience a day filled with magic, adventure, and adrenaline in the southern region of Lima! Discover sea lions and desert dunes in the same day!

Highlights

  • Experience adventure and magic near Lima.
  • Encounter South America's key sea lion reserve.
  • Discover Huacachina Oasis and try buggy and sandboarding.

Description

Experience a day filled with magic, adventure, and adrenaline in the southern region of Lima! Discover South America's first sea lion sanctuary, explore the enchanting oasis of Huacachina nestled within the Peruvian desert, try your hand at the adventure sport of sandboarding, and indulge in Peru's national beverage, Pisco. Itinerary : Meeting point in Miraflores : Larcomar. • At this time, we are leaving Lima for Paracas. • Upon arriving in Paracas, we head to El Chaco port situated in the Bay of Paracas. Board modern boats to reach Paracas Island, where you'll marvel at the stunning vistas of the surrounding islands. Experience the incredible marine environment teeming with wildlife, including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, black cormorants (known as guanay), and various species of marine birds. Watch as sea lions gracefully swim around the boat and catch glimpses of penguins in the sea. Witness thousands of marine birds soaring between islands and nesting on the rocky cliffs. • Next, we'll head to the 'NIETO' winery for a delicious meal, with the restaurant conveniently located inside the winery. Alternatively, feel free to explore other dining options nearby or bring your own food. • Then, indulge in a complimentary tasting session where you'll learn about the art of crafting Peruvian Pisco from an expert guide. Sample various locally produced Pisco varieties, gaining insight into their unique flavors and production methods. • Upon arrival in Ica (Huacachina), soak in the serene oasis atmosphere as you stroll around the picturesque lake, capturing unforgettable moments with your camera. • Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping adventure with a small-group dune buggy and sandboarding tour in Huacachina. Experience the thrill of the dunes in a 4WD buggy driven by a skilled guide, then unleash your inner daredevil with sandboarding atop the towering dunes. • Finally, on our return journey, we'll make a final pit stop at “Racimo de Uva” where you can grab snacks or shop for souvenirs such as wine, Pisco, traditional Peruvian drinks, and local delicacies. • 10 pm, approximately time, we arrive in Lima (larcomar)

Includes

Transport Boat tour in Paracas to visit the Islas Ballestas Buggy to the desert Sandboard Snacks Tourist Guide

Important Information

  • The order of the excursions may vary depending on weather conditions, river level, arrival or departure time, or any other relevant reason. It sometimes happens that the sea is too rough to visit the Ballestas Islands by boat. If a weather report announcing a storm, we may cancel the boat tour around the Ballestas Islands for security reasons. In this case a financial reimbursement will be refunded to you (S/.40) Excursion in buggy and sandboard have a duration of 45mn. The buggy is only driven by the professional driver . For a sandboarding standing position, a professional boards are available for rent for an extra fee in Huacachina For this tour, tour guides do not necessarily speak a Perfect English. Take the opportunity to develop your Spanish!

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