Paracas & Huacachina Premium Experience from Lima

4.9
(1,167 reviews)
Lima, Peru

17 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL (basic) option. Full experiences such as Ballestas Islands, buggies and hotel pickup are available only in the Premium or Private option.

Discover Paracas, Ica and the oasis of Huacachina in an experience designed for travelers looking for comfort, organization and higher-level service from Lima.

Forget the logistics and enjoy a smooth tour where every detail has been carefully planned so you can experience the desert, sea and Peruvian culture in one day, without worry.

To adapt to your travel style, we offer three experience options: Essential, Premium and Private, each with different inclusions and service levels.

We recommend reviewing the details of each option before booking, to choose the one that best fits what you want to live.

What's Included

Taxes and fees included (✔️Included in Premium only)
Hotel pickup in Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro (✔️Included in Premium only)
Professional guide throughout the tour
Organization and assistance throughout the tour
Tubular experience in the Huacachina Desert (✔️Included in Premium only)
Comfortable tourist transport with air conditioning (✔️Included in Premium only)
Traditional vineyard tour with tasting
Sunset at Huacachina Oasis (✔️Included in Premium only)
Experience in Ballestas Islands (✔️Included in Premium only)
Basic board of sandboarding in dunes (✔️Included in Premium only)
Food (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is outside the Hotel Ibis Larco Miraflores. The time is confirmed a day earlier. Be punctual, the tolerance is 5 minutes. We also offer pick-up from your hotel for an additional cost.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 17 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Lima

    04:00 a.m. – Meeting point at Ibis Larco Miraflores We start our adventure from the meeting point at Ibis Larco Miraflores (Av. José Larco 1140, Miraflores) at 4:00 a.m. Our guide and transportation will be waiting outside the hotel. The exact time will be confirmed a day early. It is recommended to arrive 5 minutes in advance; the maximum waiting time is 5 minutes.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Paracas

    08:00 a.m. – Lima to Paracas (approximately 3 hours journey) Arrival at the port of Paracas at 8:00 a.m. We will have between 30 and 40 minutes to eat breakfast and use the toiletries. (Breakfast is not included in the price). 09 : 15 a.m. – Check-in at El Chaco port (approximately 20 minutes) At 9:00 a.m. we will begin forming the line to board our modern vessels. For port logistics reasons, we may have to wait 10 to 20 minutes before boarding. We recommend bringing sunblock, sun hat or cap and a waterproof jacket.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Islas Ballestas

    09 : 30 a.m. – Ballestas Islands (duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes) The Ballestas Islands are a set of islands off the coast of Peru, known for their impressive marine fauna and exotic birds. Discover the natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands: a marine life paradise on the coast of Peru. Explore its waters teeming with marine fauna, observe exotic birds in their natural habitat and immerse yourself in the richness of marine biodiversity. A unique experience for nature and adventure lovers!

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Culturpisco

    14:00 hrs – Culturpisco Winery Culturpisco is a renowned winery located in the Ica region of Peru. It is famous for making pisco, the emblematic Peruvian grape distillate. During the visit, travelers will have the opportunity to taste their products and get to know the production process of pisco, from grape harvest to distillation.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Huacachina

    15 : 30 hrs – Arrival at Huacachina Oasis – Free time We will arrive at the Huacachina Oasis, where you will have approximately 40 minutes of free time to explore and enjoy this beautiful place. Huacachina is an icon of the Ica Desert, known for its lagoon surrounded by high sand dunes. 16 : 30 hours – Huacachina Oasis: Buggies and Sandboard (duration: 2 hours) To close this adventure, we will visit the famous Oasis of Huacachina, located just 5 km from the center of Ica. At this beautiful spot, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the place, walk around the lagoon in search of good photos and practice adventure sports such as the Buggies ride and the Sandboard (between both activities the duration is about 1 hour).

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Lima

    18: 30 hrs – Ica to Lima Finally, we leave from Ica for the city of Lima. Arrival is scheduled between 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Important: If you are planning to stay in Huacachina after the tour, it is essential to note that our tours are held in small groups and transportation is reserved exclusively for our passengers. Due to the limited capacity of the vehicle, only a small backpack or suitcase up to 10 kg per person is allowed on the bus. However, we understand that some travelers may need to carry more luggage, especially if they plan to stay longer in the area. Therefore, we offer the option to add a large suitcase for an additional cost of $30 per unit. This will allow you to travel in comfort and have everything you need to enjoy your stay in Huacachina.

    4 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Inca Trilogy Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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