Short on time in Lima but want an unforgettable adventure? Don’t worry! Our Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour is perfect for travelers with limited time or budget who still want a complete experience.
Explore two amazing destinations in a single day: the stunning Ballestas Islands and the dunes of Huacachina. Enjoy sandboarding, dune buggy rides, and breathtaking desert landscapes, all in a well planned itinerary that maximizes your day without stress.
We provide comfortable shared transportation from Lima, so you can relax while traveling to Ica and Paracas. Your tour includes door to door pickup and drop off from hotels in Miraflores, ensuring a seamless start and end to your adventure. If traffic or other conditions prevent hotel access, a nearby meeting point will be arranged in advance.
This tour is ideal for adventurous travelers who want to see the highlights of Ica and Paracas in one day, combining nature, excitement, and culture without compromising time or budget.
We will pick up for you at your hotel. Please wait at the front desk.
The service includes pick-up at your hotel within Miraflores or San Isidro. It does not include pick up at hotels that are located out or from the airport (extra cos 20 USD).
If you do not have accommodation we can coordinate a meeting point such as Kennedy Park in Miraflores.
We will pick you up at your hotel 30 minutes before 05h00 then we will go to "Larcomar" where is the meeting point. Our tour driver will leave Lima city for Paracas town in a few hours to get the adventure.
**10:00 AM - Ballestas Islands Tour - Paracas** **Tour duration: 1.5hrs approx.** Join us at the tourist port of Paracas for an exciting journey to the Ballestas Islands. This boat trip, lasting approximately two hours, promises an unforgettable experience. Life jackets will be provided, and a bilingual guide will be on board to deliver engaging and informative commentary. As we set sail, you'll encounter El Candelabro, a fascinating geoglyph of uncertain origin. Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable rock formations of the Ballestas Islands, where you'll observe an array of marine wildlife, including guano birds, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins. This adventure concludes with our return to Paracas Bay.
**13h00 Bodega de Piscos** We will arrive in the city of the eternal sun ‘Ica’ and we will visit one of its famous wineries where we will be able to know the process of elaboration of Pisco and wines in a traditional way. After this nice presentation we will be able to taste the products they elaborate. We will also have free time for lunch (at the traveller's expense). Importante: Sometimes we will visit "El Huarango Bodega" because CulturPisco should be with a lot of tourists.
At 15:00 hrs approx. we will visit the Huacachina oasis, an interesting point to see a beautiful panorama of the Ica dunes. Here, we will have also a moment to take many photos and discover the legend of the lagoon. If you want to shop for some souvenirs, you can also do that at this time.
**Dune Buggy and sandboarding** **Tour duration: 01 hour** At 15:30 hrs approx. We will enjoy a ride in buggies through the Huacachina dunes and have fun sandboarding. This experience is going to be about 1 hour. Do not forget to take unforgettable photos and share them on your social media.
At 16:45 hrs approx. After the trip, our tour driver will leave Ica City in the direction of Lima City. And at about 23:30 hrs, our service will end after the driver leaves you at the door of your hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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