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⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL (basic) option. Full experiences such as Ballestas Islands, buggies and hotel pickup are available only in Premium, Private and Picnic options.
Experience Paracas, Ica and the oasis of Huacachina in an experience designed for those who value comfort, good organization and high-level service from Lima.
Relax and leave it all to experts as you enjoy a well-structured tour, where every detail is carefully coordinated so you can explore the desert, sea and essence of Peru in one day.
Thinking about different travel styles, we have three options: Essential, Premium and Private, each with different benefits and service levels.
We suggest you review the information of each alternative before booking, so you can choose the option that best suits your ideal experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Miraflores
We will start the morning picking up the travelers from our meeting point: outside the Hotel Ibis Larco Miraflores, located at Av. José Larco 1140, Miraflores. Our guide and bus will be waiting outside the hotel. The maximum waiting time is 5 minutes. The exact meeting time will be confirmed one day before the tour depending on the location of your accommodation. Make sure you arrive on time so you don't miss the service.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Malecon El Chaco
We will start the day with the arrival at the Port of Chaco, we will have between 30 to 40 minutes to be able to have breakfast and make use of the hygienic services (breakfast not included in the price). A perfect break to start the day with energy!
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Islas Ballestas
After breakfast, we will head to the pier to board a boat to the Ballestas Islands, where we will observe sea lions, seabirds and the geoglyph of the Candelabra. Important: In case of bad weather, access to the islands may be restricted by security. If it happens, we will visit the Paracas National Reserve or Isla Blanca as an alternative. This decision is usually made the same day, shortly before boarding.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Culturpisco
At the end of the boat trip, we will head towards the city of Ica to visit the restaurant Cultur Pisco, where we will have free time for lunch (lunch not included in the price). After the break, we will start a guided tour of the renowned winery Cultur Pisco, famous for the elaboration of pisco, the emblematic distillate of Peruvian grapes. During the tour, we can taste its different varieties and get to know the production process, from harvest to distillation.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Huacachina Oasis
In the afternoon, we will move to the Huacachina Oasis to experience adrenalin-filled experience with our buggies and sandboard tour. On board powerful buggies, expertly conducted, we will tour the imposing dunes of the Iquican desert. You will have the opportunity to practice sandboarding, sliding through the sandy hills in a unique adventure. With a little luck, we will finish the day with an unforgettable view of the sunset on the dunes, from where you can admire the golden landscape of the desert and the beauty of the oasis in all its glory.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Miraflores
Finally, after enjoying all the scheduled activities, we will return to your hotel or Airbnb in Lima. Please note that the tour ends between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., so if you have a flight scheduled the same night, we recommend you take precautions. In case your flight is between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., we suggest booking a private tour for comfort, flexibility and punctuality in your return.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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