Highlights
- From Lima: Adventure and nature in Paracas and Huacachina!
- From Lima: Glide down the dunes in Huacachina on sandboards and in dune buggies!
- From Lima: Taste the best wine and pisco in Ica!
- From Lima: Explore the marine life of Paracas in the Ballestas Islands!
- From Lima: Nature, adrenaline, and food all in one trip!
Description
Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Paracas and Huacachina, where nature and culture intertwine on a journey full of surprises. Kick off your experience with a visit to the Ballestas Islands, a natural paradise where you can observe a wide variety of marine wildlife, including penguins, sea lions, and exotic birds, while enjoying a boat tour on the stunning Pacific Ocean.
Then, head to Huacachina, an oasis in the middle of the desert, where you can slide down the dunes while sandboarding, or simply relax and enjoy the unique landscape.
Your adventure continues on the Wine Route in Ica and Chincha, where you'll visit renowned wineries, learn about the wine- and pisco-making process, and taste the region's best vintages.
This sightseeing tour offers you a perfect combination of nature, adventure, culture, and gastronomy, creating memories that will last forever. Experience the magic of Paracas and Huacachina!
Trip Itinerary:
4:40 am Departure from Lima: We leave Lima to head off on a new adventure.
8:00 a.m. TOURIST PIER: We will arrive in Paracas, where we will take a speedboat ride.
8:30 am BALLESTAS ISLANDS: We'll see sea lions, birds,
impressive rock formations, Humboldt penguins, and the famous Candelabro.
10:00 am SWEET FOOD TASTING: We'll have time to enjoy the traditional sweets of the Ica region, such as chocotejas, tejas, and more.
12:00 p.m. DUNE BUGGIES AND SANDBOARDING: We'll hop into the dune buggies and ride through the dunes. Then, we'll try out the sport of sandboarding.
1:00 pm HUACACHINA LAGOON: We'll visit the Huacachina Lagoon, considered the oasis of the Americas. The guide will give us time to shop and stroll around.
2:00 p.m. TYPICAL LUNCH: The guide will recommend a restaurant specializing in dishes from the region.
3:00 pm WINE AND PISCO TOUR: Next, we'll enjoy a tasting of pisco, wines, liquors, macerated fruits, and delicious pisco creams.
6:00 p.m. ARTISANAL WINERY: We'll wrap up the sightseeing tour at a vineyard in Chincha, with a live Afro-Peruvian music show (Saturdays and Sundays). Final shopping for handcrafted sweets, after which we'll head back to Lima.
9:00–10:30 pm: Approximate arrival time in Lima (depending on traffic)
Boarding Point:
4:20 am: Banco de la Nación (intersection of Av. Arequipa and Av. Javier Prado). San Isidro.
4:30 am: Saga Falabella (Av. Arequipa 5280). Miraflores.
4:45 am: Larcomar (In front of the Marriott Hotel). Miraflores.
Note: Please arrive 10 minutes early at each boarding point.
Note: Bring cash for the payment of taxes, buggies, and sandboarding.
Includes
Tourist transportation (round-trip).
Pick-up in Miraflores/San Isidro.
Bilingual guide (English–Spanish).
Visit to Puerto de Chaco.
Visit to the Ballestas Islands.
Visit to the dunes of Ica.
Visit to the Huacachina Lagoon.
Yacht cruise + life jacket + guided tour.
Visit to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and birds.
Visit to the Candelabro.
Pisco Route.
Artisan winery in Chincha.
Black music show in Chincha (Saturdays and Sundays)
Tasting of artisanal sweets.
Visit to a winery in Ica.
Tastings of wines, piscos, and creams.
Photos and videos.
Excludes
Ballestas Islands tax (S/. 16 ≈ $5 USD).
Sandboarding and Buggies. S/. 35.
Entry to Huacachina (Peruvians: S/. 4 ≈ 1.5 USD. Foreigners: S/. 8.5 ≈ US$2.50).
Meals.
Services or activities not specified.
Important Information
- Throughout the tour, you'll have a guide who will assist and advise you if you have any questions or need to book any additional services.
- In the event of a no-show on the day of travel, the passenger will forfeit 100% of the booking fee, with no refund.
- The delay tolerance for departures is 5 minutes. If the passenger is not there at the scheduled time, they must catch up with the vehicle at the next stop (coordinating directly with the tour guide).
- Times are approximate, and the order of activities may vary. The arrival time at the pick-up points depends on how the group has progressed and the traffic conditions throughout the tour.
- Bring cash for the payment of taxes.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
