2-Day Tour in Paracas and Visit Huacachina

4.9 (34 reviews) Lima, Peru
Duration2 days
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 27 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy the Ballestas Islands, America’s Oldest Vineyard, Huacachina Oasis, Buggy and sandboarding Tour and a Majestic Sunset Picnic. In this tour, you will have free time in Paracas to do extra activities and upgrade your experience. For Example: ATV/Buggy Tour and Sunset Hike in Paracas National Reserve or Morning Kayak.

We provide the safest buggy experience in Peru. Lima Experience is the only agency in Huacachina to provide helmets for buggy and sandboarding tours, we comply to international safety standards.

What's included

  • Accommodation pick up/Drop off in Lima Downtown, Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro
  • 2 hour Boat Trip to the Ballestas Islands
  • 2 hour Dune Buggy and Sandboarding Tour
  • Lunch
  • Luxury and Comfortable Bus with USB ports, Air conditioning and Bathroom.
  • Bilingual Peruvian Guide on board
  • Breakfast and Dinner
  • Accommodation at any destination
  • Professional Sandboars to Stand Up is NOT INCLUDED

What to expect

Day 1: Lima-Paracas
  1. Las Islas Ballestas
    2m · Admission ticket included
    2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Islands (included)
    Enjoy a boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, home to playful sea lions, humboldt penguins and a wide variety of birds. You will also see the enigmatic Candelabra of Paracas. Includes guide and entrance fees.

    Please Note: The tour is conducted on a shared basis, even if the experience is booked as private. In this case, only this activity is shared; the rest of the service is carried out privately.
  2. Paracas
    Pass by
    End of included activities for the day. Free afternoon. You can ask for our extra tours in Paracas.
  3. Paracas
    Pass by
    Night in Paracas (not included)
Day 2: Paracas-Huacachina-Lima
  1. Ica
    2h
    Visit La Caravedo, an exclusive and oldest vineyard in America. It produces the most important and well-known Peruvian Pisco: Porton. Enjoy a delicious lunch and an exciting tour featuring Pisco samples. Tour and lunch included
  2. Huacachina
    40m
    A hidden oasis surrounded by giant sand dunes. Enjoy free time to explore, grab a drink, or snap some great photos. Our meeting point is the best—right in front of the oasis. During this time, you can pre-order dinner for takeout. pick up your order following the buggy tour.
  3. Huacachina Dunes
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Feel the adrenaline as we race down the hills in our dune buggies for an extended 2 hour tour. Once on top of the dune you can take amazing pictures or grab an artisanal sandboard that is provided to slide down the dunes on your stomach.

    Please Note: A driver will operate the vehicle for safety reasons, both in private and shared services

    The best part of the day comes when the sun starts to set, we’ll take you to our secret spot on the dunes to relax and enjoy a special picnic during the most beautiful desert sunset in Perú. We are the only company offering this exclusive experience.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up directly from your accommodation, whether it is a hotel, hostel, Airbnb, or a friend's house, as long as it is located in the tourist areas of Lima: Downtown Lima, San Isidro, Miraflores, or Barranco.

Please note that if you are outside the pickup area, you must go to the Starbucks in Barranco at 5:00 AM to meet the bus — no exceptions!

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All passengers must carry their physical passport throughout the trip. It is required for highway inspections, tax exemption, and boarding the bus. In case of an accident requiring medical attention, they will only be treated if they present their physical passport. Otherwise, they will NOT be attended to.
  • Before the tour, all participants must attend a mandatory safety briefing and sign a safety and responsibility form.
  • If you want to do stand-up sandboarding, you must do so on your own with another operator and cannot rejoin our group. In that case, you will forfeit the buggy, sandboarding, and picnic, without a refund.
  • Babies under 1 year old are not allowed to do the boat tour.
  • Passengers weighing more than 100 kg must pay USD 10 for an additional seat. This applies to the Huacachina buggies and the boat tour in Paracas. In the case of the bus, an additional seat will be assigned at a cost of 25 USD
  • Children under 3 years old do not pay for the tour; however, parents must cover any additional expenses (entrance fees, snacks, or extra activities).
  • For the buggy tour, children under 3 years old must travel in a private service, pay for a seat, and use a safety carrier.
  • Children over 3 years old will have a seat available; however, parents should be aware that the buggy operates at high speed due to the nature of the activity.
  • Parents must sign a consent form for minors to participate in the buggy tour.

Cancellation policy

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

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