Paracas & Huacachina Premium Experience from Lima

Duration17h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL (basic) option. Full experiences such as Ballestas Islands, buggies and hotel pickup are available only in the Premium or Private option.

Discover Paracas, Ica and the oasis of Huacachina in an experience designed for travelers looking for comfort, organization and higher-level service from Lima.

Forget the logistics and enjoy a smooth tour where every detail has been carefully planned so you can experience the desert, sea and Peruvian culture in one day, without worry.

To adapt to your travel style, we offer three experience options: Essential, Premium and Private, each with different inclusions and service levels.

We recommend reviewing the details of each option before booking, to choose the one that best fits what you want to live.

Options

With pick up from the airport

We offer optional pick-up from the airport at 3:30 a.m. maximum, to join the group departing from Miraflores

Deluxe - Sunset + Picnic

Includes hotel pickup, transportation, Guide, Crossbows, vineyard, buggies, basic sandboard, sunset, taxes & picnic.

Essential - Meeting point

✅Meeting point, transportation, tickets, 2 hours of buggies and sandboarding
❌ Food and Taxes

Exclusive private service

Private service with pick-up from hotel or airport. Includes Crossbows, vineyard, buggies, sandboard, sunset & taxes.

Premium - Hotel pickup

✅Pickup from hotel, all entrances, 2 hours of buggies, sandboarding and sunset.
❌ Nutrition

What's included

Taxes and fees included
Professional guide throughout the tour
Experience in Ballestas Islands
Experience in tube rides in the Huacachina desert
Pickups from Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro (✔️Included in Premium, Private and Deluxe)
Basic sandboarding table on dunes
Traditional vineyard tour with tasting
Comfortable tourist transport with air conditioning
Sunset in the Huacachina oasis

Food (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

What to expect

Lima
1h

04:00 a.m. – Meeting point at Ibis Larco Miraflores

We start our adventure from the meeting point at Ibis Larco Miraflores (Av. José Larco 1140, Miraflores) at 4:00 a.m. Our guide and transportation will be waiting outside the hotel. The exact time will be confirmed a day early. It is recommended to arrive 5 minutes in advance; the maximum waiting time is 5 minutes.
Paracas
3h

08:00 a.m. – Lima to Paracas (approximately 3 hours journey)

Arrival at the port of Paracas at 8:00 a.m. We will have between 30 and 40 minutes to eat breakfast and use the toiletries. (Breakfast is not included in the price).

09 : 15 a.m. – Check-in at El Chaco port (approximately 20 minutes)

At 9:00 a.m. we will begin forming the line to board our modern vessels.
For port logistics reasons, we may have to wait 10 to 20 minutes before boarding.
We recommend bringing sunblock, sun hat or cap and a waterproof jacket.
Las Islas Ballestas
1h · Admission ticket included

09 : 30 a.m. – Ballestas Islands (duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes)

The Ballestas Islands are a set of islands off the coast of Peru, known for their impressive marine fauna and exotic birds.

Discover the natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands: a marine life paradise on the coast of Peru. Explore its waters teeming with marine fauna, observe exotic birds in their natural habitat and immerse yourself in the richness of marine biodiversity.

A unique experience for nature and adventure lovers!
2h · Admission ticket included

14:00 hrs – Culturpisco Winery

Culturpisco is a renowned winery located in the Ica region of Peru. It is famous for making pisco, the emblematic Peruvian grape distillate.

During the visit, travelers will have the opportunity to taste their products and get to know the production process of pisco, from grape harvest to distillation.
Huacachina
6h

15 : 30 hrs – Arrival at Huacachina Oasis – Free time

We will arrive at the Huacachina Oasis, where you will have approximately 40 minutes of free time to explore and enjoy this beautiful place. Huacachina is an icon of the Ica Desert, known for its lagoon surrounded by high sand dunes.

16 : 30 hours – Huacachina Oasis: Buggies and Sandboard (duration: 2 hours)

To close this adventure, we will visit the famous Oasis of Huacachina, located just 5 km from the center of Ica. At this beautiful spot, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the place, walk around the lagoon in search of good photos and practice adventure sports such as the Buggies ride and the Sandboard (between both activities the duration is about 1 hour).
Lima
4h

18: 30 hrs – Ica to Lima

Finally, we leave from Ica for the city of Lima. Arrival is scheduled between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Important:
If you are planning to stay in Huacachina after the tour, it is essential to note that our tours are held in small groups and transportation is reserved exclusively for our passengers.
Due to the limited capacity of the vehicle, only a small backpack or suitcase up to 10 kg per person is allowed on the bus.

However, we understand that some travelers may need to carry more luggage, especially if they plan to stay longer in the area. Therefore, we offer the option to add a large suitcase for an additional cost of $30 per unit. This will allow you to travel in comfort and have everything you need to enjoy your stay in Huacachina.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

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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