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3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina

About this experience

3 Days visiting Ica Region. Spend one night in Paracas and also in Huacachina. Enjoy the Ballestas Islands, America’s Oldest Vineyard, Huacachina Oasis, Buggy and sandboarding Tour and a Majestic Sunset Picnic. In this tour, you will have free time at each town to do extra activities and upgrade your experience.

We provide the safest buggy experience in Peru. Lima Experience is the only agency in Huacachina to provide helmets for buggy and sandboarding tours, we comply to international safety standards.

At a glance

  • Duration: 72 hr

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3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour72 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 72 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All passengers must carry their physical passport throughout the trip. It is required for highway inspections, tax exemption, and boarding the bus. In case of an accident requiring medical attention, they will only be treated if they present their physical passport. Otherwise, they will NOT be attended to.

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What is included

  • 2 hour Boat Trip to the Ballestas Islands
  • Lunch
  • Luxury and Comfortable Bus with USB ports, Air conditioning and Bathroom.
  • 2 hour Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Tour + Sunset Picnic
  • Pisco Vineyard Tour and Tasting
  • Bilingual Peruvian Guide on board

Not included

  • Breakfast and Dinner. (Only Lunch on day 2 is included at the vineyard)
  • Alcoholic Drinks after the Pisco Tasting
  • Accommodation at any destination
  • Extra Tours (Kayak, ATV, Golden Sunset)
  • Professional Sandboars to Stand Up is NOT INCLUDED

Itinerary and highlights

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • We will pick you up directly from your accommodation, whether it is a hotel, hostel, Airbnb, or a friend's house, as long as it is located in the tourist areas of Lima: Downtown Lima, San Isidro, Miraflores, or Barranco. Please note that if you are outside the pickup area, you must go to the Starbucks in Barranco at 5:00 AM to meet the bus — no exceptions!

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Lima Experience

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All passengers must carry their physical passport throughout the trip. It is required for highway inspections, tax exemption, and boarding the bus. In case of an accident requiring medical attention, they will only be treated if they present their physical passport. Otherwise, they will NOT be attended to.
  • Before the tour, all participants must attend a mandatory safety briefing and sign a safety and responsibility form.
  • If you want to do stand-up sandboarding, you must do so on your own with another operator and cannot rejoin our group. In that case, you will forfeit the buggy, sandboarding, and picnic, without a refund.
  • Passengers weighing more than 100 kg must pay USD 10 for an additional seat. This applies to the Huacachina buggies and the boat tour in Paracas. In the case of the bus, an additional seat will be assigned at a cost of 25 USD.
  • Children under 1 year old are not allowed to do the boat trip to Ballestas Islands
  • Children under 3 years old do not pay for the tour; however, parents must cover any additional expenses (entrance fees, snacks, or extra activities).
  • Children over 3 years old will have a seat available; however, parents should be aware that the buggy operates at high speed due to the nature of the activity.
  • For the buggy tour, children under 3 years old must travel in a private service, pay for a seat, and use a safety carrier.
  • Parents must sign a consent form for minors to participate in the buggy tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 72 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We will pick you up directly from your accommodation, whether it is a hotel, hostel, Airbnb, or a friend's house, as long as it is located in the tourist areas of Lima: Downtown Lima, San Isidro, Miraflores, or Barranco.

Please note that if you are outside the pickup area, you must go to the Starbucks in Barranco at 5:00 AM to meet the bus — no exceptions!
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 2–10; Adult tickets: age 11+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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