Live a unique experience combining the rich marine life of the Ballestas Islands with the desert adventure of Huacachina. In the morning, sail through the Paracas National Reserve, observing sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and the enigmatic Candelabra geoglyph. In the afternoon, race across the towering sand dunes of Huacachina in a dune buggy and try sandboarding at Peru's most famous oasis.
• 04:05 AM – Hotel pickup in San Isidro (Central area)
• 04:30 AM – Hotel pickup in Miraflores (Central area)
* Check coverage for other districts
00:30 AM - 04:30 AM
Pickup from selected hotels in Miraflores and San Isidro (schedules according to location).
08:30 AM - BALLESTAS ISLANDS
Arrival in Paracas and transfer to El Chaco port. Visit to the Ballestas Islands by speedboat for 1 hour 30 minutes. Tour of the Ballestas Islands Reserve observing the Candelabra Geoglyph, marine geoforms, and wildlife spotting: sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and seagulls.
10:15 AM - PARACAS SWEETS TASTING
Tasting of typical Paracas sweets: chocotejas, cookies, tejas, among others. Time for photos.
12:00 PM - WINERY IN ICA
Visit to a famous winery in Ica with a tour of the vineyard to learn about the pisco production process.
WINE TASTING
To the rhythm of poems, tasting of the best wines, piscos, and creams of Ica. Time for photos and shopping.
12:30 PM - LUNCH
Free time for lunch (not included). Enjoy the best of Ica's gastronomy.
14:30 PM - HUACACHINA OASIS
Arrival at Huacachina, one of the most fun attractions in the southern area. You will discover an oasis in the middle of the desert with its magnificent legend of mermaids.
DUNE BUGGIES AND SANDBOARDING
Ride in dune buggies for 40 minutes of extraordinary adventure. Once inside the dunes, practice sandboarding.
18:00 - 18:30 PM
Brief stop in Chincha or Asia for restrooms before returning to Lima.
22:00 PM
Approximate arrival in Lima and return to your hotel.
End of our services.
• Shared tourist transport Lima / Paracas / Huacachina / Lima
• Pickup and return from central hotels in San Isidro and Miraflores (check coverage)
• Tour guide in Spanish or bilingual (English-Spanish) - check availability
• Visit to Paracas Bay
• Visit to the Ballestas Islands by speedboat
• Observation of marine wildlife (sea lions, penguins, and birds)
• View of the "Candelabra" Geoglyph
• Visit to El Chaco Port
• Typical sweets tasting
• Visit to a Winery in Ica
• Visit to El Huarango Winery Farm
• Wine and Pisco tasting
• Visit to Huacachina Oasis
• Visit to the Ica sand dunes
• Dune buggy ride + Sandboard
• Ballestas Islands tourist taxes
• Huacachina dunes tourist taxes
• Assistance during the trip
• Meals
• Personal expenses
• Comfortable clothing
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Cash for additional expenses
The tour includes round-trip transportation from Lima, a guided tour of Ballestas Islands, visit to a winery for tasting and lunch, adventure activities in Huacachina (sandboarding and buggy ride), and professional guidance throughout the day.
The tour starts early in the morning around 04:30 – 05:00 a.m. and returns to Lima between 9:00 – 10:00 p.m., with a total duration of approximately 16 to 17 hours.
We recommend bringing comfortable clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, water, and a camera for photos. For sandboarding, wear shoes that can be easily cleaned from sand.
Yes, the tour is suitable for families and beginners. Adventure activities in Huacachina can be adapted according to age and comfort level.
On Ballestas Islands you may see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, cormorants, and other seabirds, as well as the famous Candelabro geoglyph on the Paracas Peninsula.
Calle Saphi Urbanización Los Conquistadores B2
Cusco, Cusco, Peru
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