Lima: Paracas & Huacachina Premium Day Trip and Sunset Toast
Barranco District, Peru
Explore Paracas and Huacachina by luxury bus on a day trip from Lima with hotel pickup. Enjoy a Ballestas Islands tour, visit a pisco vineyard, ride dune buggies, sandboard, and enjoy a desert sunset.
Highlights
- Speedboat tour to Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions
- Dune buggy and sandboarding on South America’s largest sand dunes
- Pisco tasting and vineyard tour
- Bilingual guide providing expert insights throughout the trip
- Luxury buses with high-speed Wi-Fi exclusive to this tour
Description
This full-day trip from Lima visits Paracas and the Huacachina Oasis, suited for travelers seeking nature, adventure, and cultural experiences in one day. The journey begins with early morning pickup from your hotel or hostel, traveling in spacious luxury buses with reclining leather seats, USB ports, onboard restrooms, and free high-speed Wi-Fi.
Upon arrival in Paracas, enjoy a 2-hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, penguins, and various seabirds. The islands offer wildlife viewing similar to the Galapagos, with occasional dolphin sightings.
Next, visit a local pisco vineyard to learn about Peruvian pisco production and sample different varieties. There is free time here for lunch (not included).
The tour then continues to Huacachina, a desert oasis surrounded by South America’s largest sand dunes. After some free time to explore, take part in a 2-hour dune buggy ride and sandboarding session, followed by watching the sunset over the desert landscape.
In the evening, return to Lima in the luxury bus, relax with an onboard movie and popcorn, then arrive back at your hotel or hostel.
Includes
- Luxury bus with reclining leather seats, USB ports, and onboard restroom
- High-speed Wi-Fi onboard (exclusive to Peru Hop)
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or hostel
- 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Islands
- Visit to a local pisco vineyard with tasting
- 2-hour dune buggy ride, sandboarding, and sunset toast experience
- Bilingual professional local guide
- Free time to explore the Huacachina Desert Oasis
- All taxes and fees
Excludes
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Tour itinerary may change due to weather, strikes, or demonstrations
- Pickup available from hotels and hostels in Miraflores, Barranco, parts of San Isidro, and Lima downtown; outside areas require meeting point selection
- Return to Lima around 11:45 PM; exact drop-off time depends on accommodation location
- During Easter weekend (April 2-5) and Independence Day celebrations (July 27-29), pickup is one hour earlier with slight itinerary adjustments
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and bring sun protection, comfortable clothes, and closed shoes for dune activities. The best time to visit is during the dry season from April to November.
