About this experience
Paracas is a national reserve located in the south of Lima, in there is located the “Ballestas Islands” where we will have contact with sea lions, amazing birdlife and tiny penguins, the atmosphere is great with big variety of birds which will involve you in the meantime you are visiting the islands by boat.
A tour guide from our company and our professional driver will pick you up from your hotel after driving 3 and a half hours you should be in the Chaco’s port in Pisco town, then we will help you to take a boat to visit the Ballestas Islands
After this excursion into the Ballestas islands your tour guide will take you to visit the impressive sand dunes and the oasis called Huacachina where sandboarding is waiting for us. This tour is both thrilling and beautiful, transporting you at high speeds deep into the desert to see the huge sand dunes on the coast. These mountains of sand are beautiful and surreal. And adventurous travelers are welcome to try sandboarding down the dunes
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr–14 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr–14 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Refreshing drinks on board
- Winery tour & free tasting.
- Ballestas Islands tour
- Transport by Private Vehicle
- Huacachina Sandboarding & Buggy Ride tour
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Driver / Professional Tour Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
We will pass trought this district in Lima, while your tour guide is explaning about our culture
Hear and learn more about coast birds in Chorrillos district
We will stop at Chincha district for a traditional breakfast
Upon arrival in Paracas around 7:30 a.m, head straight to the Paracas dock to catch the first boat of the day to the Ballestas Islands, also known as the Mini Galapagos. Tour the islands with your guide to learn about the ecosystem and native wildlife, including sea lions, penguins, and more.
Then, continue to the city of Ica and a winery. Enjoy lunch at the winery with a signature chica morada, or traditional non-alcoholic drink made from purple corn. Here we will practice sandboard and learn more about the history of Huacachina Oasis
After lunch, drive to the Oasis of Huacachina, where you can take a sand buggy or a sandboard through the dunes of Ica. Take pictures and enjoy the sunset view during free time.
Return to your hotel in Lima by roughly 8 p.m.
On our way back to Lima city, we will stop for lunch, we can have traditional options and vegeterian options too.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up offered from Hotels, airbnbs, located in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro District
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peru Best Price travel agency & Tour Operator
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian and vegan meals available).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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