Highlights
- Explore the Ballestas Islands by boat
- See sea lions, seabirds and coastal wildlife
- Discover the desert landscapes of Paracas
- Visit the Huacachina oasis surrounded by sand dunes
- Enjoy an exciting dune buggy ride in the desert
Description
Explore the stunning landscapes outside Lima as you journey to Paracas and Huacachina. Begin your adventure with direct transportation to Paracas, a charming seaside town, on a comfortable 4-hour ride. Travel in comfort aboard our spacious, air-conditioned coach, with plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the journey. Don’t get trapped in a small minivan by other companies.
Upon arrival, embark on a 2-hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, often called a smaller version of the Galapagos, where you can observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a variety of birds in their natural habitat.
After your boat tour, continue to a local vineyard, where you’ll enjoy a guided pisco tasting and learn the basics of how Peru’s iconic spirit is made. This stop also gives you free time for lunch, with the chance to try delicious Peruvian dishes right at the vineyard.
Next, continue to Huacachina, a picturesque oasis in the Ica Desert, known for its towering sand dunes, some of the largest in South America. Here you’ll have the option to join an exhilarating buggy and sandboarding adventure (optional – extra fee) across the dunes, an unforgettable experience in South America’s only natural desert oasis.
In the evening, relax on the bus ride back to Lima, arriving around 11:45 pm, with drop-off at the same location as your pickup.
Includes
Professional bilingual guide
Roundtrip transportation in a spacious, comfortable bus with reclining seats
Visit to a traditional pisco vineyard
On-board restrooms and USP charger ports
2-hour boat tour in Paracas
Hotel Pickup and drop-off (with Pickup and Premium options)
Dune buggy, sandboarding and sunset picnic (with Premium option only)
Local taxes (16 PEN in Paracas, 8 PEN in Huacachina) (with Premium option only)
Excludes
Meals and beverages
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
