Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast

4.9 (10,157 reviews) Lima, Peru
Duration16h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis with Peru Hop, the MOST HIGHLY REVIEWED Company in Peru.

Our Huge Luxury Buses are almost double the size of any other company offering this tour. We are the ONLY company offering Free High Speed Wi-Fi, which is hugely important for the long journey to and from Lima.

Visit the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, Peru’s “Mini-Galápagos,” where sealions, penguins, and countless seabirds thrive in their natural habitat.

Learn how Peruvian pisco is made during a visit to a vineyard and taste the different varieties of pisco, an authentic introduction to Peru’s national spirit.

Experience the desert oasis of Huacachina, dune buggy and sandboarding with the best local company in Huacachina, all timed perfectly for a spectacular sunset toast in the desert.

Onboard local Peruvian hosts who will share stories about life in Peru you won’t find in guidebooks.

Don’t Be a Typical Tourist… Discover the Real Peru with Peru Hop!

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What's included

  • 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
  • Free Time to explore Huacachina Desert Oasis
  • The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
  • Extended vineyard visit with guided wine and pisco tasting (exclusive to Peru Hop)
  • 2-Hour Sandboarding, Dune Buggy and Sunset tour
  • All Taxes & Fees – no hidden charges
  • Huge Luxury Peru Hop Bus with onboard Restroom (DOUBLE the size of all other tour companies)
  • Friendly onboard Bilingual host to assist and advise
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel
  • Stay connected with free high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink, available on every Peru Hop bus
  • Safety helmets for dune buggy and First aid kit (Only company to provide them)
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Miraflores
    Pass by
    We will pick you up from your chosen accommodation, or if you are staying in an Airbnb, you can meet us at a hotel close to your apartment or choose our central meeting point. Board your Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi and settle into luxury semi-bed seats for a comfortable journey to Paracas.
  2. Paracas
    15m
    You will arrive in Paracas around 9:30 am, where you will have time to get some quick snacks before going to the port to board the boat for the tour to the Ballestas Islands.
  3. Las Islas Ballestas
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas
  4. Ica
    2h
    You will depart from Paracas to a traditional Pisco vineyard, where you will learn how Peruvian pisco is produced and taste the different varieties made on-site. You will also have free time here to enjoy lunch (not included). After your visit, reboard your Peru Hop bus to Huacachina.
  5. Oasis Huacachina
    2h · Admission ticket included
    An exclusive 2 hour tour (most companies only offer 1 hour) where you can ride up the huge sand dunes on an amazing Dune Buggy, and then sandboard down! We recommend lying face down on the board as its easier and much more fun! This will be an incredible experience and a lot of people say that this is their favorite thing to do in Peru after Machu Picchu!
  6. Miraflores
    Pass by
    Once your dune buggy adventure is finished, you have time to grab some dinner before heading back to Lima. Settle in aboard your comfortable Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi, luxury semi-bed reclining seats, and an onboard restroom (we’re the only tour company with restrooms on board). We’ll put on classic movies like Mrs. Doubtfire. You will arrive back to Lima around 11:30 pm and we will drop you off at your accommodation.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative.

-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 4:50 am and 5:00 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:00 am and 5:40 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 5:45 am and 6:00 am

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We pick up from hotels and hostels located in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and some in Lima downtown.
  • Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
  • Minimum age for the buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years oid
  • The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
  • The Only company with high speed satellite Wi-Fi
  • The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 2-5) and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 27-29). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time.
  • Pickup time and detailed information will be to shared through Whatsapp. Please download Whatsapp if you don't have it

Cancellation policy

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

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