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Paracas-Huacachina: nature, adventure and taste in one trip

About this experience

Experience an unforgettable adventure through Paracas and Huacachina, where nature and culture intertwine in a tour full of surprises. Sail to the Ballestas Islands and watch Humboldt penguins, sea lions and glovebirds off the Pacific Ocean.

Then, go into the oasis of Huacachina: experience the adrenaline of sandboarding among golden dunes or just relax with the scenery. Close the day with the Wine Route in Ica and Chincha, visiting renowned wineries and tasting the best wines and piscos in the region.

✅ Marine wildlife in the Ballestas Islands
✅ Sandboarding in the oasis of Huacachina
✅ Wine and pisco tasting in Ica and Chincha

Nature, adventure and gastronomy in one tour. **Book now and discover the best of southern Peru!**

At a glance

  • Duration: 18 hr

What is included

  • Wine, pisco and cream tastings
  • Sandboarding and buggies (sand carts)
  • Visit to the candlestick
  • Visit to the pisco route
  • Visit to the Ballestas Islands
  • Visit an artisan winery
  • Tourist transport (Return)
  • Visit to the oasis of Huacachina
  • Official tourism guide

Not included

  • Food and beverages
  • Services or activities not specified
  • Tourist Taxes

Itinerary and highlights

We will arrive at the tourist pier of Paracas, where we will embark to the water sliders.

The tour will begin in the Ballestas Islands, home to more than 50 species of animals, including the colonies of sea lions and Humboldt penguins. For approximately two hours we will sail through the sea, while providing information about the emblematic "Candelabra", as well as knowing and learning about the rich marine fauna that inhabits this area.

We will visit the Ica Desert, where we will enjoy a pleasant tour. At this place, under the guidance of an expert instructor, you can practice exciting sandboarding and live an adrenaline-filled adventure as you roam the imposing dunes, up to 150 meters high, aboard sandcarts.

We will visit the Huacachina lagoon, considered as the Oasis of America. He'll give himself time off.

We will make a tasting of pisco, wines, spirits, macerates and delicious pisco creams.

We can also watch live shows on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and enjoy typical meals.

In addition we will visit an artisan winery, where we can buy souvenirs

Meeting and pickup information

  • In the corner of the mall the rambla (San Borja), at the gate of ripley

Languages and tickets

  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Destinos Y Rumbos

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Not recommended for children under 2 years
  • Not recommended for people over 80

Cancellation policy

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

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