About this experience
From Lima Experience a full day of adventure: sail the Ballestas Islands and watch marine fauna, explore the oasis of Huacachina and enjoy a spectacular sunset in the desert.
At a glance
- Duration: 18 hr
What is included
- 01 Lunch in the vineyard (vegan/vegetarian options).
- Pick up and drop off from any accommodation in Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro in Lima.
- Picnic and free time to enjoy the sunset in Huacachina.
- Tourism revenue
- Visit and pisco tasting at the La Caravedo Vineyard.
- Excursion to the Ballestas Islands and the Candelabra.
- Bilingual tour guide (English / Spanish)
- Buggy and traditional sandboarding in the dunes
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary and highlights
We pick you up directly from your accommodation within the tourist area of Lima:
4 : 20 am: San Isidro
4:30 am: Miraflores
4 : 45 am : Ravine
4 : 55 am at Starbucks Barranco – Av. Pedro de Osma 102, Barranco if you are outside the pickup area.
• 05:00 AM – Departure from Lima to Paracas
After pickup, you have the option to preorder breakfast, relax or sleep during the approximately 3.5 hour trip to Paracas.
8 : 30 AM – Arrival at Paracas and breakfast
Free time to enjoy breakfast and prepare for the first adventure of the day.
9:00 AM – Tour to the Ballestas Islands, sail the islands and watch sea lions, Humboldt penguins and glovebirds. Behold the mysterious Candelabra, an ancient geoglyph on the desert slope. (Not allowed for babies under 1 year)
11 : 10 AM – Departure to La Caravedo Vineyard
Panoramic trip towards Ica, between the desert and the agricultural landscapes.
12:40 PM – Lunch and tour in Viñedo La Caravedo
Enjoy a traditional lunch.
Vineyard tour and pisco tasting, learning about its elaboration and varieties.
14:30 PM – Departure to Huacachina
Transfer to the most famous oasis of Peru.
15 : 10 PM – Arrival in Huacachina and free time
Stroll through the oasis, take pictures and enjoy the lagoon before the adventure in the dunes.
16:00 PM – Buggy and Sandboarding Tour
Tour the desert dunes by buggy and sandboard.
Exciting and safe activity, ideal for photos and adrenaline.
18:00 PM – Sunset picnic in the desert
Relax and enjoy a picnic as you gaze at one of Peru’s most spectacular sunsets.
18:45 PM – Wild Olive reunion and return to Lima
Departure from Huacachina to Lima by comfortable bus.
23:00 PM – Arrival in Lima and transfer to accommodation
End of the tour, with return to the points of origin and time to rest.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up from your hotel in
- Write us the name of your hotel in San Isidro, Miraflores, Barranco.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Paracas Holiday
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 1 year cannot travel , for tour of the Crossbow Islands
- The tour to the Ballestas Islands in Paracas is subject to the closure of the pier by the Port Authority, which is due to weather conditions such as: bad weather or abnormal waves. If this is the case, we will visit the white islands with a view of the chandelier and some marine species. • Otherwise, we will visit the Paracas National Reserve
- People in wheelchairs.
- People who suffer from motion sickness.
- People who suffer from fear of extreme adventures.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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