About this experience
⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL (basic) option. Full experiences such as Ballestas Islands, buggies and hotel pickup are available only in Premium, Private and Picnic options.
Experience Paracas, Ica and the oasis of Huacachina in an experience designed for those who value comfort, good organization and high-level service from Lima.
Relax and leave it all to experts as you enjoy a well-structured tour, where every detail is carefully coordinated so you can explore the desert, sea and essence of Peru in one day.
Thinking about different travel styles, we have three options: Essential, Premium and Private, each with different benefits and service levels.
We suggest you review the information of each alternative before booking, so you can choose the option that best suits your ideal experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 17 hr
What is included
- Taxes and fees included (✔️Included in Premium only)
- Classic sandboard (✔️Included in Premium only)
- Transportation to and from your hotel (✔️Included in Premium only)
- Organization and assistance throughout the tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Official Tourism Guide
- Traditional vineyard tour with tasting
- Boat trip to the Ballestas Islands (✔️Included in Premium only)
- Buggies and Sandboarding in Huacachina (✔️Included in Premium only)
Not included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Itinerary and highlights
This tour starts at 4:00 a.m., and we will confirm the exact meeting time one day in advance, depending on the location of your accommodation.
Meeting point: Hotel Ibis Larco Miraflores, located in Avenida José Larco, Miraflores, Lima – Peru.
After breakfast, we will head to the pier to board a boat to the Ballestas Islands, where we will observe sea lions, seabirds and the geoglyph of the Candelabra.
Important: In case of bad weather, access to the islands may be restricted by security. If it happens, we will visit the Paracas National Reserve or Isla Blanca as an alternative. This decision is usually made the same day, shortly before boarding.
After breakfast, we will head to the pier to start a fascinating excursion to the Ballestas Islands.
During the boat trip, you will be able to admire up close an impressive variety of seabirds such as pelicans, boobies and seagulls, as well as observe colonies of sea lions in their natural environment.
Before you reach the islands, you will have the opportunity to gaze at the mysterious geoglyph of the Candelabra, carved into the side of a hill facing the sea.
At the end of the boat trip, we will head towards the city of Ica to visit the restaurant Cultur Pisco, where we will have free time for lunch (lunch not included in the price).
After the break, we will start a guided tour of the renowned winery Cultur Pisco, famous for the elaboration of pisco, the emblematic distillate of Peruvian grapes. During the tour, we can taste its different varieties and get to know the production process, from harvest to distillation.
In the afternoon, we will transfer to the Huacachina Oasis to experience adrenalin-filled experience with our buggies and Sandboard tour. On board powerful buggies, expertly conducted, we will tour the imposing dunes of the Iquican desert. You will have the opportunity to practice sandboarding, sliding through the sandy hills in a unique adventure.
With a little luck, we will finish the day with an unforgettable view of the sunset on the dunes, from where you can admire the golden landscape of the desert and the beauty of the oasis in all its glory.
Finally, after enjoying all the scheduled activities, we will return to your hotel or Airbnb in Lima. Please note that the tour ends between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., so if you have a flight scheduled the same night, we recommend you take precautions.
In case your flight is between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., we suggest booking a private tour for comfort, flexibility and punctuality in your return.
Meeting and pickup information
- The meeting point is outside the Hotel Ibis Larco Miraflores. The time is confirmed a day earlier. Be punctual, the tolerance is 5 minutes. We also offer pick-up from your hotel for an additional cost.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lima sightseeing bus
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Includes transportation, Guide and vineyard Miraflores (meeting point) ❌Does not include Crossbow Islands, buggies, taxes & collection
- We offer optional pick-up from the airport at 3:30 a.m. maximum, to join the group departing from Miraflores.
- Includes hotel pickup, transportation, guide, Crossbows, vineyard, buggies, basic sandboarding, sunset and picnic.
- Private service with pick-up from hotel or airport. Includes crossbows, vineyard, buggies, sandboard, sunset and taxes.
- Includes hotel pickup, transportation, guide, Crossbows, vineyard visit, buggies, basic sandboard, sunset and taxes.
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