Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Tour from Lima

4.4 (21 reviews) Lima, Peru
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Duration15h - 17h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 32 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Get ready for a complete adventure in Ica and its surroundings! In addition to the excitement of the Huacachina dunes, your trip includes a visit to the stunning Ballestas Islands, in the beautiful Paracas National Reserve. Here you will embark on an exciting boat tour around the islands, where you will witness Peru's incredible marine biodiversity.

As you sail through the crystal-clear waters, you will be able to admire colonies of playful sea lions resting on the rocks, seabirds such as Humboldt penguins, and thousands of seagulls, pelicans, and boobies that make this place their home. Also, don't miss the iconic Candelabro, an enigmatic figure carved in the sand that dominates the coast and whose origin is still a mystery.

Book now and combine the best of the desert, ocean, and adventure in one spectacular adrenaline-filled trip!

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Pickup hotels from Miraflores is an additional cost of +$10 per person.

What to expect

  1. 3h 30m
    Initial boarding point. It is located at the intersection of Av. Larco and Armendariz, in front of the Larcomar Shopping Center. The trip to Paracas will take approximately 3 hours.
  2. Paracas
    30m
    We will arrive in Paracas around 9:30 am, and then board the boat for the tour to Ballestas Island.
  3. Las Islas Ballestas
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Boat ride to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions and Humboldt penguins in their natural habitat. There we will have a tour of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, where we will also be told about the famous and mysterious "Candelabro" that we will see on the hill, as well as all the marine fauna that inhabits the place.
  4. Pisco Nietto
    1h
    We will depart from Paracas to the Nietto Wine and Pisco Winery for a delicious lunch and tasting. The trip lasts 1 hour and is enlivened by the vehicle.
  5. Pisco Nietto
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    In this place we will be able to enjoy the best of Peruvian cuisine. Then, we will try the most delicious Peruvian wines and piscos, we will have a very fun and relaxing time.
  6. Huacachina Oasis
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We will visit the famous Huacachina Oasis in Ica before entering the desert with 4x4 buggies. We will be able to appreciate its enigmatic shape while we board the dune buggies.
  7. Oasis Huacachina
    1h · Admission ticket included
    It's time for the extreme part of the excursion and where your adrenaline will be at its limit. We will jump over the most beautiful dunes in sand trucks and then at the top of the dunes you can go sandboarding.
  8. 4h
    From Ica, we will begin our return on a full day full of adrenaline back to the starting point in Lima. The return trip takes approximately 4 hours and may vary slightly in case of traffic congestion in Lima.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Crossing between Larco and Armendáriz avenues. In front of the Larcomar Shopping Center.

End point

Crossing between Larco and Armendáriz avenues. In front of the Larcomar Shopping Center.

Pickup details

We start pick-up at hotels in Miraflores and at 5:00 am at the
Frontis of the JW Marriott Miraflores hotel (no additional cost). We can also coordinate pick-up at hotels in San Isidro, Miraflores and Barranco (additional cost).

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In case you wish to pick up from Miraflores hotels, this will cost an additional $10 per person.

Cancellation policy

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

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