Day Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachinca Ica Desert

4.8 (21 reviews) Lima, Peru
Duration17h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 35 travelers

Overview

Visiting the Ballestas Islands and meeting the Humbold penguins, wolves and more. Wine and pisco tasting and then head to live one of the best experiences in the Huacachina desert, between speed and adrenaline we will end the day with an imposing lagoon observed from above for the best photos!

What's included

  • Tour guide
  • Wine and pisco tasting
  • Slide ride to the Ballestas Islands - Paracas
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visit to the Huacachina lagoon
  • Approximate cost (S/.15) depending on choice
  • Cost approximately 35 to 50 soles per person - depending on choice
  • Tickets to Ballestas Islands and dunes of Huacachina ($8.5)
  • Buggies and sandboarding (optional) - only if you wish

What to expect

  1. Miraflores
    5h · Admission ticket included
    Start of boarding - Pick up included (Falabella Saga and meeting points)
    Optional: After coordination, pick up at the hotel
    Noa we head south, heading to Paracas - Ica
  2. 3h
    We arrive in Paracas to begin the 1 hour 25 minute glider ride to the Ballestas Islands to observe the fauna and flora of the Peruvian coast, species such as the sea lion, Humboldt penguins, among others.
    You will visit Paracas Bay, free time for shopping and photography.
  3. Pisco Nietto
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Continuing with our tour, we head to Ica to have lunch and enjoy Iqueña gastronomy, we will also taste artisanal wines and pisco, Peru's flagship drink.
  4. Huacachina Oasis
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After a delicious lunch and Pisco tasting we go to the Oasis of America to see the Huacachina lagoon and we will start a short walk to board the sand carts (tubular) and start this adventure activity, after the ride of ups, downs, adrenaline and speed, we will reach the top of the Dunes to slide on the sandboarding board, also from the viewpoint part you will have time to take photos with the best view of the Huacachina lagoon
  5. Lima
    4h
    After having enjoyed the attractions of Paracas and Ica, we begin the return to the city of Lima, along the way we will make a strategic stop to purchase snacks, hygienic services and we continue with the return
    Arrival in Lima approx. 10pm

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Marriot Hotel
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Meeting point

Whereabouts of Plaza Norte (Before reaching the repsol tap, auxiliary of the Panamericana
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Meeting point

Corner of Av. Arequipa with Av. Javier Prado (Smart fit)
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Meeting point

Go to the corner of the Falabella store, right at the intersection of Av. Arequipa and Av. José Pardo, the guide and the mobility will arrive there for boarding.

End point

In front of the Marriot Hotel
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sytsNpAxrtgzn9BM8

End point

Whereabouts of Plaza Norte (Before reaching the repsol tap, auxiliary of the Panamericana
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sbBFtERkqd3nStMz9

End point

Corner of Av. Arequipa with Av. Javier Prado (Smart fit)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfv5jsUxGg2e5KjF7

End point

Go to the corner of the Falabella store, right at the intersection of Av. Arequipa and Av. José Pardo, the guide and the mobility will arrive there for boarding.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is not recommended that people who suffer from back problems or are pregnant participate in tubular and sandboarding.
  • Children under 1 year old cannot participate in the trip to the Ballestas Islands.
  • Children over 2 years old must present their ID document for the trip to the Ballestas Islands

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.8 (21)

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