Paracas Adventure: Islas Ballestas, Buggies & Desierto

Huacachina, Peru



Discover the Ballestas Islands, Ica, and Huacachina on a day trip from Lima. See sea lions, penguins, and the Candelabro geoglyph, then enjoy a dune buggy ride and sandboarding.

Highlights

  • Feel the thrill of sandboarding down the dunes of the Huacachina desert
  • Explore the Ballestas Islands and see sea lions, penguins, and more
  • Visit the famous Candelabro geoglyph, similar to the Nazca Lines
  • Enjoy a wine and pisco tasting at a local restaurant in Ica
  • Ride a dune buggy through the desert and experience the adrenaline rush

Description

Hotel pick-up in Lima and transfer to Paracas. Ballestas Islands Boat Tour Upon arrival in Paracas, we will board the speedboat for the boat tour to the Ballestas Islands. During the journey, we will pass through San Martín Bay and port, and observe the Candelabro, a gigantic figure drawn in the sand (similar to the Nazca Lines) that can only be seen from the sea. Upon arrival at the islands, we will appreciate their beautiful rock formations and marine wildlife, sea lions, guano birds, Humboldt penguins, etc. Then we will return to the pier to continue the excursion. Sand Buggy Tour + Sandboarding Next, we will travel to the city of Ica and take you to a well-known tourist restaurant where we will have lunch (at passenger's expense) and enjoy a tasting of wines and pisco, Peru's emblematic drink. After lunch, we will travel to Huacachina Lagoon, where we will begin our dune buggy tour through the desert and sandboarding. At the end of the tour, we will return to the city of Lima.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima Maritime tour to the Ballestas Islands Visit to the Huacachina Lagoon Desert buggy ride and sandboarding Professional guide Permanent assistance

Important Information

  • Breakfast and lunch are not included and are at the passenger's expense. The tour involves a maritime excursion, so those prone to seasickness should take precautions. The tour includes activities in the desert, so bring sunscreen and a hat.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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