Full Day in Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Ica, Huacachina

4.2 (9 reviews) Lima, Peru
Duration18h - 19h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 19 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a refreshing excursion full of sun and fun, We handle very good logistics so you can fully enjoy your trip, with tourist mobilities, professional guides, the Tour Includes a yacht ride where you can see guano birds, Humboldt penguins, sea lions and plus. Once the visit is over, we will go to Ica to start the tour of the desert dunes, where we will enjoy the main tourist attractions, the oasis of Huacachina by the Ballestas Islands, a delicious lunch from the area (food not included), tasting Free wine and piscos, adrenaline in the sand carts. Arrival in Lima between 10:00 p.m. to -11:00 p.m.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Adventure activities
  • Sand Buggies Ride
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Airboat ride to Ballestas Islands
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Does not include Food

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Pick up at hotels with private transportation at 4:00 a.m. to the city of Paracas.
  2. Las Islas Ballestas
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Arrival at the tourist pier where we will begin our excursion to the Ballestas Islands, a largest maritime reserve in Peru and the second largest in South America. For this tour we will take a ride on the slider, each participant will have life jackets and an adequate distance from other participants. On the way you can see El Candelabro, which is a large geoglyph very similar to the Nazca lines. This island is made up of natural rock formations that are home to important marine fauna, where large colonies of guano birds live (guanay, booby, pelican, cormorant, tendrils, etc.) You can also see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and dolphins.
  3. Ica
    1h
    Then, arrival to the City of Ica, lunch at Hacienda el Catador (Lunch not included.).

    We arrive in Ica for lunch, we can enjoy some typical dishes.
  4. 1h
    VISIT TO THE VITIVINICOLA AND PISCO TASTING

    We will take a tour to the winery to learn how to make a good wine, then we will go to taste FREE wines, creams, macerates and piscos, those who wish can buy.

    We will also visit the Bodega el Catador, where the grape brandy, known as Pisco, is made. Old Fundo Tres Esquinas Winery, where we will show you the entire process of making Peruvian Wine and Pisco in an artisanal way since 1856, guided by an experienced winery worker. Here we will find old pieces such as Clay Botijas, Copper Skirt and Huarango Press that are used today. After visiting the winery facilities, visitors will be invited to taste the main products made in the winery. : Wines, Piscos, Pisco Creams and Mistelas. Accompanying with typical dynamic phrases of the city of Ica.
  5. Huacachina Oasis
    30m
    VISIT HUACACHINA LAGOON AND DUNES This lagoon is born from the tears of a beautiful woman with green eyes surrounded by dunes and palm trees, this lagoon has legends to tell, free time to explore and taste chocotejas, tiles and handicraft shopping
  6. Huacachina
    1h
    Riding in sand carts (tubular) and sliding down the immense dunes on a table are the activities that travelers enjoy the most when they visit the oasis of Huacachina in Ica.

    Now is your chance! Accept this challenge and venture into the warm sands of the Ica desert in tubular cars.
  7. 30m
    We started the journey home. Not without first stopping at the "Racimo de Uva" vineyard in Chincha to taste the liquors produced in this area, and enjoy Afro-Peruvian dance and music.

    ARRIVAL IN CHINCHA / GRAPE BUNCH WINERY Chincha will be our last stop to taste some wines, cachina and buy demijohns, you will also be able to taste some typical Chincha desserts such as tiles, chocotejas, water cookies and tamales. Return to Lima. Return to the chosen boarding points.
    Next, we will return to Lima, End of our services.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up at hotels with private transportation at 4:00 a.m. to the city of Paracas. Upon arrival, we will board at the port of Chaco to start the excursion to the Ballestas Islands.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Babies from 1 to 3 years of age must travel carried by their parents during the entire trip. Otherwise, pay the child price.
  • Babies from 1 to 3 years old only have a charge of 15 usd in their reservation for the use of a seat on the ballestas islands tour- mandatory.

Cancellation policy

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

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4.2 (9)

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