About this experience
The dune buggy and sandboarding tour is an amazing thrill ride. Enjoy the beauty of Huacachina while riding in the dune buggy, up and down the dunes and sandboarding on its desert. A unique experience that mixed adventure and relaxation while strolling through La Huacachina and its stunning Oasis.
This tour also includes a visit to the Paracas National reserve in which you will be able to visit the Ballestas islands and see sea lions, amazing birdlife and tiny penguins.
At a glance
- Duration: 15 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 15 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
- Entrance fees to all attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Return transportation to Ica
- 24/7 hour support
- English/Spanish speaking Professional guide
Not included
- Lunch is not included but we will help you find a restaurant
Itinerary and highlights
During this tour you will visit the Paracas National Reserve located only a few hours away from Lima. The tour starts with a visit to the beautiful Ballestas Islands where you will be able to see sea lions, amazing birdlife and tiny penguins. This boat ride is incredible as you will be able to see unique rock formations, a wide range of birds and other animals that live in this area.
A member of staff will pick you up from your hotel in Lima at around 4:15 am. The transportation to our first stop in Pisco lasts about 4 hours. Upon your arrival we will take you to visit the Ballestas Islands in a boat ride which will lasts about 2 hours.
The second part of the tour will take you to visit the beautiful Oasis of Huacachina, where you will enjoy the dune buggy ride and sandboarding experience. These buggies can go very fast and it might feel like you are in a roller coaster at times!
Ica - Lima bus
We will drop you off at your hotel in Lima at around 7:30 pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up from any hotel located in: Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco. If your hotel is in another area, we can pick you up for an additional fee.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Into Peru
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
- Sunblock, comfortable walking shoes and clothes, a light sweater (for the boat tour), a hat, sunglasses, and water
- All our prices included pick up and drop off to your hotel only when it is located in: Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco and Lima centre. If you hotel is located in an other area of Lima, there will be a small fee for the pick up and drop off
- Not recommended for under 8's
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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