About this experience
Enjoy a private and premium experience exploring the famous Ballestas Islands admiring rocky formations and unique sea animals living in their natural habitat. Explore the oldest vineyard of South America & practice sandboarding and buggy rides over the sand dunes of Huacachina enjoying a sunset in the desert.
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Tour Guide on Board
- Admission tickets & taxes.
- Huacachina Sandboarding & Buggy Ride tour
- Tacama Vineyard tour.
- Ballestas Islands tour.
- Refreshing Drinks on board.
- Tourist Transportation (Minivan or SUV)
Not included
- Meals (Available to purchase).
- Gratuities (Optional)
Itinerary and highlights
Meet your guide at your hotel for an early morning 06:00 a.m. pickup. Relax on the drive out to Paracas on board our private minivan or SUV and enjoy refreshing drinks on board.
Upon arrival in Paracas around 10:00 a.m, head straight to the Paracas dock to catch the boat to the Ballestas Islands.
Enjoy your visit to these rocky islands rich in marine fauna with animals such as the blue-footed booby, guanay guano bird, Humboldt penguins and seals such as the sea-lions and fur seals. On your way back to Paracas, do not miss the Candelabro geoglyph, believed to be used as a navigational guide and part of the Nazca culture.
• Arrival at Tacama Vineyard, the oldest in South America and one of the best and most recognized in the region. Here, learn the process of production of wines, sparkling wines and exquisite piscos. Tasting included of some of the best products of the vineyard in a specialized room.
Optional lunch available in the restaurant of this vineyard.
Land and travel to the oasis and sand dunes of Huacachina in V8 modified dune buggies. Push your body to its limits, as you practice sandboarding down the dunes of the desert.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Vista Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian and vegan meals available).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
- Regular Winery Tour: Tamaca Vineyard is closed on Monday so today we will visit a regular winery in this region. Pickup included
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