About this experience
Experience an unforgettable experience from Lima to Paracas and Ica in one day. Discover the marine life of the Ballestas Islands, taste artisanal pisco and end the day watching a spectacular sunset in the Oasis of Huacachina, surrounded by dunes and unique desert landscapes.
This tour is designed for travelers looking to combine nature, culture and unforgettable landscapes, with efficient organization and personalized attention
At a glance
- Duration: 17 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 17 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
- Tourist guide in English and Spanish.
- Privileged view of the sunset in the desert
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 2-Hour Boat Tour to the Ballestas Islands
- Ticket to all attractions.
- Wine and pisco wine cellar visit with tasting included.
- Pick up from hotel and return to hotel.
- 2 hour sandboarding, buggy ride and sunset tour in the desert
Not included
- Does not include food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
Pick up from hotels or Airbnb in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro from 4:30 a.m.
The exact pick-up time will be confirmed one day before the tour.
Passengers outside these areas should go to the meeting point: Hotel Ibis Larco Miraflores (Av. José Larco 1140) at 4:00 a.m.
It is recommended to arrive 5 minutes in advance.
You will arrive at Paracas around 9:30 am, where you will have time to buy some snacks before heading to the port to board the boat and start the tour to the Ballestas Islands.
We'll board a boat to the Ballestas Islands. Along the way, you can observe the mysterious geoglyph of the Candelabra and a wide variety of marine fauna such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins and glovebirds. This experience offers a direct connection to nature and unforgettable landscapes facing the Pacific Ocean.
14 :00 hrs - Culturpisco is a traditional winery located in the Ica region, renowned for the production of pisco, emblematic distillate of Peru.
During the visit, travelers will know the process of making pisco, from grape harvest to distillation, and will be able to taste its main products.
15: 30 hrs – Arrive at the Huacachina Oasis, where you will have approximately 40 minutes to tour the place, take pictures and enjoy the natural environment. This oasis is one of the most representative landscapes of the Ica Desert, surrounded by imposing dunes and a natural lagoon.
16 : 30 hrs – Huacachina Oasis | Adventure Activities
We continue in Huacachina, located a few minutes from the city of Ica. During this part of the tour, visitors can enjoy the scenery, walk around the lagoon and participate in adventure activities such as buggies and sandboarding. The total time allocated to these activities is approximately 1 hour.
18: 30 hrs – Ica to Lima Finally, we set off from Ica to the city of Lima. Arrival is scheduled between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Meeting and pickup information
- Larcomar Shopping Centre (wait outside the hotel JW MARRIOT)
- “Guide will pick you up at your Hotel Lobby”
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lima View Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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