From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour

Huacachina, Peru



Explore Huacachina and the Ballestas Islands on a full-day tour from Lima. Enjoy sandboarding, dune buggy rides, and marine wildlife while admiring stunning landscapes for an unforgettable experience.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the natural wonder of the beautiful Ballestas Islands
  • Enjoy an exciting adventure sand boarding in the Huacachina desert
  • Savor the bright flavors of Ica's local food with varying flavor influences
  • Take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands and spot the local wildlife
  • Experience a combination of beautiful nature and thrilling activities

Description

Live an unforgettable experience of a whole day starting from Lima towards Ica, discover the Huacachina desert and the Ballestas Islands. 09:00 AM – Paracas Beach: Start the excursion to the Ballestas Islands. We will enter the El Chaco tourist pier and board the boats for a 1-hour journey to the islands. Along the way, you will see the Paracas Candelabra, sea lions, penguins, and a wide variety of guano birds. 01:00 PM – Pisco Tasting: Arrive at a renowned wine and pisco winery, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch with traditional Ica dishes (optional). Afterward, head to the tasting room to sample over 5 varieties of wines, piscos, and local liquor creams. 03:30 PM – Huacachina Oasis: Arrive at the famous Huacachina Oasis, also known as the 'Oasis of America.' Here, we will engage in thrilling dune buggy rides as we race up and down the towering Ica sand dunes, giving you the sensation of a roller coaster ride in the sand. At the top, we’ll go sandboarding down the dunes, a must-try desert activity. Afterward, you’ll have some free time to explore the oasis at your leisure. 05:00 PM / 06:30 PM – Return to Lima: The departure time from Huacachina depends on the tubular option selected. 1-hour tubular ride: Departure at 05:00 PM. 2-hours Sunset tubular ride: Departure at 06:30 PM. During the journey back to Lima, we will make a short stop to use the restrooms and purchase snacks. Estimated arrival in Lima: between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM, depending on the option selected and traffic conditions.

Includes

Round-trip tourist bus Pickup service at fixed boarding points (Option 1) Hotel pickup and drop-off (Option 2 or 3) Ballestas Islands boat tour Wildlife viewing of sea lions, penguins, and guano birds at the Ballestas Islands Lifejacket Tasting Pisco and wine tasting (for travellers +18) Visit Huacachina Lagoon Stories and legends Huacachina Sunset (Option 3) Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)

Excludes

Food Entrance fees and port taxes $8,5 USD (essential) Buggies and Sandboard $10 USD or $18 (optional)

Important Information

  • The tour is guided bilingually, in Spanish and English. It is recommended to bring a credit card or cash exchanged in soles Confirmation will be received when the reservation is made It is not adapted for people in wheelchairs Accessible for baby strollers Babies should be seated on an adult's lap Most travelers can participate in the experience Babies from 2 to 4 years old go free and sit on an adult's lap Children under 2 years old are not accepted Only pick up at designated boarding points in Miraflores, San Isidro, Lima Center Pick up will be at Saga Fallabella in Kennedy Park Miraflores Hotel pickup and drop-off service has an additional cost ( acording avaibility)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund