About this experience
PERU XPERTS offers you an adventure destination to the fullest by visiting two great PARACAS and ICA attractions on the south coast of PERU, considered the fifth driest place in the world.
The desert and the sea come together in breathtaking landscapes in PARACAS. The Pacific Ocean coast is for those with an interest in archeology, sailing enthusiasts and wildlife watchers. From the Bay of Paracas you can visit the Ballestas Islands, a good alternative for the historical cultural attraction and visit the marine reserve.
ICA has characteristic dunes and fertile fields inhabited by ancient cultures: the Paracas and the Nazca. Valley land, sun, beaches and a Nature Reserve inhabited by a lush variety of flora and fauna, it is also a mysterious land, home of good wine and "pisco", Afro-Peruvian music, and an oasis like Huacachina, a life in the Heart of a blanket of sand.
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 16 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
- Private transportation
- Taxes
- Pick up from your hotel in Lima.
- Tasting of Pisco and Wines
- Excursions to the Ballestas Islands
- All entrance tickets
- Official Certified Tourism Guide
- Visit to the Traditional Pisco Vineyards
- Sandboarding and Tubular in Huacachina
- Visit to the Huacachina Oasis
- Professional driver
Not included
- Breakfast and lunch
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Extras and tips
Itinerary and highlights
This adventure begins from the pick up of your hotel in Lima by a professional driver in a private transport and will be transferred to the PARACAS BAY (03 hours).
Upon arrival you will meet our local guide who will take you to the port and board a speedboat to visit the Ballestas Islands, during the excursion to the Islands you will see several places of interest, among them a huge design engraved on the slope of the Hill facing the Pacific Ocean, known to the locals as "The Candelabra", this is a mysterious figure that has an unknown origin today.
Another attraction is the thousands of birds found on the islands (guanay boobies, tendrils, pelicans, cormorants and seagulls, among others), as well as hundreds of sea lions on the coast of the beaches and the famous Humboldt penguins.
After a boat trip, you will return to the mainland and take a half-hour break so you can have a coffee in the bay or just go shopping at the small craft market in the area.
To continue with our tour we go south where we will visit the CITY OF ICA and its TRADITIONAL VINEYARDS OF PISCO (our NATIONAL ALCOHOLIC DRINK) where you can taste its great flavor and variety.
To end the day, you will visit DUNAS DE ICA and its famous lagoon called HUACACHINA, where you will make a tubular excursion to explore the surroundings of this great OASIS DE HUACACHINA, cross a large part of the desert going up and down dunes and our professional driver will make different stops to I can appreciate the landscape and take pictures.
From the top of a large dune our instructor guide will show you how to practice SANDBOARDING safely.
After an intense adventure, you will return to HUACACHINA to walk around the lagoon and stop for a drink on your own.
Finally, you will board our private vehicle and return to the city of Lima, where our driver will leave you at your respective hotel.
Meeting and pickup information
- The passenger will be picked up at your Hotel at 04:00 am.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peru Xperts
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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