3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina

5.0 (2 reviews) Lima, Peru
Duration3 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

3 Days visiting Ica Region. Spend one night in Paracas and also in Huacachina. 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 at each town to do extra activities and upgrade your experience.

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

  • 2 hour Boat Trip to the Ballestas Islands
  • Lunch
  • Luxury and Comfortable Bus with USB ports, Air conditioning and Bathroom.
  • 2 hour Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Tour + Sunset Picnic
  • Pisco Vineyard Tour and Tasting
  • Bilingual Peruvian Guide on board
  • Breakfast and Dinner. (Only Lunch on day 2 is included at the vineyard)
  • Alcoholic Drinks after the Pisco Tasting
  • Accommodation at any destination
  • Extra Tours (Kayak, ATV, Golden Sunset)
  • Professional Sandboars to Stand Up is NOT INCLUDED

What to expect

Day 1: Paracas & Ballestas Islands
  1. Lima
    40m
    Accommodation Pick-up from Lima Downtown, San Isidro, Miraflores or Barranco. Remember we will add you to our whatsap group the previous night at 19:00 and we will share the exact pick up time.
  2. Paracas
    30m
    Time for Breakfast in Paracas (not included)
  3. Las Islas Ballestas
    2h · Admission ticket included
    2-hour boat tour. Remember to bring a jacket, it's
    windy and the sea might splash.

    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.
  4. Paracas
    Pass by
    Night in Paracas (not included)
Day 2: Vineyard & Huacachina Dunes
  1. Ica
    2h
    Arrival at La Caravedo, the oldest vineyard in the Americas to enjoy a traditional lunch. Followed by a pisco tour and tasting.
  2. Huacachina
    40m
    Explore the stunning oasis in the middle of the desert
    and enjoy time at your leisure
  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.
  4. Huacachina
    Pass by
    Night in Huacachina (not included)
Day 3: Huacachina Oasis
  1. Huacachina
    Pass by
    Enjoy your day at your chosen accommodation, relax
    by the pool or chill day.
  2. Huacachina
    30m
    Wait for your Lima Experience Guide and board the
    bus from Huacachina to Lima.

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.
  • 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 1 year old are not allowed to do the boat trip to Ballestas Islands
  • Children under 3 years old do not pay for the tour; however, parents must cover any additional expenses (entrance fees, snacks, or extra activities).
  • 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.
  • For the buggy tour, children under 3 years old must travel in a private service, pay for a seat, and use a safety carrier.
  • 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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