From Paracas: Moron Oasis Desert Trek & Swim Experience

Highlights

• Discover Moron Oasis gradually from panoramic viewpoints across the dunes.
• Trek our signatura 45-50 minute route through the surrounding desert dunes.
• Relax by the lagoon, take photos or enjoy a refreshing swim.
• See rural Pisco Valley, local communities, farmland, bridges and landscapes.
• Try optional sandboarding during the descent toward Moron Oasis.

Description

Leave Paracas in the morning and travel inland toward one of the most distinctive natural landscapes in the province of Pisco: Morón Oasis.

During the approximately one-hour drive, discover a different side of the region as you pass through the outskirts of Pisco and the lively commercial town of San Clemente before entering the agricultural landscapes of the Pisco Valley.

Along the way, see a distinctive local cemetery, typical homes, different crops and plantations, rural roads, small bridges, livestock, and scenes of everyday life in the valley.

Continue toward Bernales, the small local community that serves as the gateway to Morón. From here, travel deeper into the countryside along narrow roads surrounded by agricultural fields before reaching the desert landscape.

Once near the oasis, begin Paracas Alive's signature trekking experience through a less-traveled access surrounded by trees and vegetation. At this point, the lagoon is still hidden from view.

Walk across the dunes for approximately 10 minutes, initially over relatively gentle terrain with some slopes, until the first views of Morón Oasis gradually appear.

Stop briefly to enjoy the scenery and take photographs before continuing for approximately 15 more minutes toward a higher section of the dunes. The ascent becomes more pronounced and rewards you with increasingly impressive panoramic views of the oasis.

Along the way, your guide will share information about the local landscape, flora, fauna, and the characteristics of this desert environment.

Continue toward one of the highest points of the route, where you will have another opportunity to rest, take photos and videos, and enjoy wide views over the lagoon and surrounding dunes.

Then begin the descent toward the western side of the oasis.

Those who wish can try sandboarding at different points along the descent. Depending on the group and available time, it may be possible to repeat the activity.

Eventually, reach the western side of Morón Oasis, where the experience changes pace.

Enjoy free time beside the lagoon to relax, take photographs, appreciate the landscape, or enjoy a refreshing swim if conditions allow.

Optional activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, or boat rides may also be available from local operators at an additional cost and subject to availability.

After your free time, enjoy an easy walk along the southern side of the oasis. This final 10–12 minute section takes you back toward the parking area and completes the circuit around the lagoon.

From there, return directly to Paracas on an approximately one-hour drive.

This half-day experience combines desert trekking, panoramic scenery, rural landscapes, local interpretation, photography, sandboarding, and time at the oasis in a relaxed small-group setting.

Includes

Included:

• Round-trip transportation from Paracas
• Pickup from your accommodation or agreed meeting point
• Live guide throughout the experience
• Guided 40–45 minute desert trekking route
• Interpretation of the local landscape, flora, and fauna
• Assistance with panoramic viewpoints and special photos
• Sandboarding boards
• One hydrating drink per person
• Free time at Morón Oasis

Excludes

Not included:

• Food and snacks
• Lunch
• Towel
• Kayak activities
• Paddleboard activities
• Boat rides
• Personal expenses

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund