About this experience
Enjoy the sun on Paracas Beach and the AMAZING Oasis of the Huacachina Desert in just 1 day. With a trip to the Mini Galapagos of Peru (Ballestas Islands) and the opportunity to ride a buggy and sandboard in the amazing dunes of Huacachina, this tour is perfect for all ages and operates 365 days a year! Our modern buses and professional drivers guarantee maximum comfort and safety so you can relax on your trip and have a day you will never forget.
At a glance
- Duration: 18 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 18 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
Paracas and Huacachina Day Trip From Lima
A practical guide to planning a Paracas and Huacachina day trip from Lima, with realistic timing, reserve access, Ballestas rules, costs, and safety advice.
What is included
- Professional tourism guide
- Entrance Tickets: Ballestas Islands , Huacachina
- Transfer Paracas-Huacachina
- Tour Ballestas Islands in sliders
- Sandboarding and Tubular Circuit (sandboxes)
- Winery tour and tasting
- Transfer Lima-Paracas, Ica-Lima
Not included
- Breakfast, Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
4:30 – 5:00 AM Departure from the different collection points (Los olivos, Plaza Norte, San miguel, San Isidro,
Miraflores). 9:00 AM Embark on the sliders, put on life jacket and start of guided sea tour
by the Ballestas Islands and observation of the Candelabra
• Enriching 2 hour tour of the whimsical natural rock formations that are home to important marine fauna, such as large colonies of glovebirds, Humboldt Penguins, friendly Sea Lions, Dolphins, Guanays, Piqueros and more.11:00 AM After the tour, you will have 1 hour free to walk through Paracas Bay that you can take advantage of to take photos, buy crafts and meet
11:30 AM Tourist mobility trip to Ica• 12:30 PM approx. Arrival in Ica and visit the winery “El Catador” where they will have a
Wine and pisco tasting.
• 3:30 PM Visit Huacachina where you will have free time to stroll, have lunch and other activities such as boating in the lagoon (we suggest adding another activity)
• 04:00 PM Start of the adventure circuit in the dunes of Huacachina, where they will take a pure adrenaline ride in sand carts (buggies) and also can perform
the sandboarding (sliding on boards), circuit lasts about an hour. Then you will have free time
for walking around the Oasis, boating, taking pictures and buying crafts.
• 6:00 PM Transfer from Huacachina to departure point of the bus.
• 6:30 PM Return from Ica to Lima
• 10:00 PM Approx. arrival in Lima at the starting point of departure.
Meeting and pickup information
- Go close to the Government Palace or Cathedral. The professional guide will be waiting for you, you will be wearing a shirt with our company logo.
- The professional guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby, you will be wearing a shirt with our company logo.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Pacha Inca Cusco Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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