Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis Full Day Tour from Lima

Lima, Peru
Duration17h - 18h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
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Overview

Discover the best of Peru’s coast and desert in a single day of nature and adventure. Unlike standard tours, this experience combines the marine life of the Ballestas Islands with the thrill of the Huacachina Oasis.

Cruise around the Ballestas to spot sea lions, penguins, and seabirds, and admire the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph carved into the desert cliffs. Later, head to Huacachina, where you’ll ride dune buggies and try sandboarding on giant golden dunes as the sun sets.

With a professional bilingual guide, comfortable transport, and personalized service, this tour offers a fun, seamless, and unforgettable experience for travelers who love nature, culture, and adventure, all in one perfect day.

What's included

  • Visit to the Huacachina Lagoon (Oasis).
  • Professional guide throughout the tour.
  • Entrance tickets for the Ballestas Islands tour.
  • Hotel pick up and start of the tour.
  • Return transfer to Lima and drop off at your hotel.
  • Visit to a local vineyard, including wine and pisco tasting.
  • Group dune buggy and sandboarding adventure.
  • Private transfer from Lima to Ica (Paracas Bay).
  • Full assistance before, during, and after the tour.
  • Scenic view of the Candelabro geoglyph.
  • Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions, penguins, and seabirds.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for driver and guide (optional)
  • Transportation or services not included in the planned itinerary.

What to expect

  1. Lima
    4h
    Departure from Lima to Paracas along the scenic Pan American Highway. Enjoy the coastal landscapes during the drive through Peru’s desert coast.
  2. Paracas
    2h
    Arrival in Paracas and boarding of a speedboat to explore the Ballestas Islands, part of Peru’s National Reserve of Islands and Islets. Observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and seabirds in their natural habitat, and admire the mysterious Candelabro geoglyph.
  3. Paracas National Reserve
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Paracas National Reserve, where the desert meets the Pacific Ocean. Discover stunning viewpoints, red sand beaches, and unique marine and desert ecosystems.
  4. Ica
    1h
    Continue the journey to Ica and the Huacachina Oasis, a natural lagoon surrounded by towering sand dunes.
  5. Oasis Huacachina
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Experience an exciting buggy ride and sandboarding adventure on the golden dunes while enjoying breathtaking desert views and an unforgettable sunset.
  6. 1h
    Optional stop at a traditional artisanal vineyard to learn about the local production of wine and pisco, and taste Peru’s signature spirits.
  7. Lima
    4h
    Return trip to Lima with wonderful memories of the Peruvian coast and desert.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up from hotels in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Lima Downtown.
Travelers staying outside these areas can meet at a nearby meeting point.
Please be ready before the scheduled pick up time.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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