Paracas and Huacachina Day Tour Ballestas Islands Adventure

5.0 (1 reviews) Lima, Peru
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Duration10h - 13h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the stunning landscapes of Paracas and the picturesque oasis of Huacachina in this full-day adventure. Discover the unique wildlife at the Ballestas Islands, where you’ll see Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and a variety of seabirds in their natural habitat. Enjoy a thrilling boat ride and marvel at the Candelabro geoglyph. Afterward, relax at Huacachina, surrounded by towering sand dunes, where you can either unwind by the lagoon or try your hand at sandboarding. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

- Full-day tour includes a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands
- Opportunity to see diverse marine wildlife, including penguins and sea lions
- Visit the stunning oasis of Huacachina for sandboarding or relaxation
- Comfortable transportation with a guided experience throughout the day

What's included

  • Tourist entrance fees
  • Traditional sweets tasting
  • Wine & pisco tasting / winery tour
  • Ballestas Islands entrance taxes
  • Dune buggy & sandboarding experience
  • Marina entrance tickets
  • Tourist transportation
  • Hotel pickup in Lima
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish & English)
  • Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Lima
    4h
    Pickup Time: Between 4:30 AM and 5:00 AM

    Begin your adventure with hotel pickup from selected districts in Lima. After meeting your driver and guide, travel south along the Pan-American Highway toward Paracas.

    Pickup Available From:

    San Miguel
    San Isidro
    Miraflores
  2. 2h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive at El Chaco Tourist Pier and board a comfortable speedboat for a guided excursion to the Ballestas Islands.

    During the navigation, admire the famous Candelabra Geoglyph, an enormous figure carved into the hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

    Continue around the islands while observing their abundant marine wildlife, including:

    Humboldt penguins
    Peruvian boobies
    Pelicans
    Cormorants
    Sea lions
    Other native seabirds

    Your guide will explain the ecological importance of the Ballestas Islands, which form part of the Paracas National Reserve.
  3. Huacachina
    1h
    After the boat excursion, continue by road toward the city of Ica and the famous Huacachina Oasis.
  4. Oasis Huacachina
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Arrive at the beautiful Huacachina Oasis, surrounded by palm trees and impressive golden sand dunes.

    Enjoy free time to:

    Walk around the lagoon
    Take panoramic photographs
    Visit local artisan shops
    Relax at nearby cafés and restaurants
    Admire the surrounding desert scenery

    Optional dune activities may be available depending on the tour option selected.
  5. Lima
    3h
    Relax during the return journey to Lima, where the tour concludes with drop-off at your original pickup location.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup is available from hotels located in Paracas. Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. If your accommodation is outside the designated pickup area, we will provide the nearest meeting point after your booking is confirmed. Travelers should provide their hotel name and address when making the reservation.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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