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A once in a lifetime Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis with Peru Hop, the Most Highly Reviewed Company in Peru.
Our huge luxury buses are almost double the size of any other company offering this tour and we are the only company offering free high speed Wi-Fi, which is hugely important for the long journey to and from Lima.
Visit the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, Peru’s “Mini-Galápagos,” where sealions, penguins, and countless seabirds thrive in their natural habitat.
Experience the desert oasis of Huacachina with free time around the lagoon, dune buggy and sandboarding with the best local company in Huacachina, all timed perfectly for a spectacular sunset toast in the desert.
Get a real taste of Peruvian cuisine at the highest restaurant in Paracas overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Onboard local Peruvian hosts who will share stories about life in Peru you won’t find in guidebooks
Don’t be a typical tourist… Discover the Real Peru with Peru Hop!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative. -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 5:05 am and 5:15 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:15 am and 6:00 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 6:00 am and 6:20 am
Itinerary
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Miraflores (Pass by)
We will pick you up from your chosen accommodation, or if you are staying in an Airbnb, you can meet us at a hotel close to your apartment or choose our central meeting point. Board your Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi and settle into luxury semi-bed seats for a comfortable journey to Paracas.
Admission ticket free -
1Paracas
You will arrive in Paracas around 9:30 am, where you will have time to get some quick snacks before going to the port to board the boat for the tour to the Ballestas Islands.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Islas Ballestas
Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Paracas
Enjoy free time in Paracas to sample incredible local Peruvian cuisine - now a worldwide favorite, with acclaimed restaurants from London and Miami to Dubai. Try classics like fresh ceviche and wash it down with a tasty Pisco Sour. When it’s time to depart, reboard your Peru Hop bus for the next leg of the journey.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Oasis Huacachina
An exclusive 2 hour tour (most companies only offer 1 hour) where you can ride up the huge sand dunes on an amazing Dune Buggy, and then sandboard down! We recommend lying face down on the board as its easier and much more fun! This will be an incredible experience and a lot of people say that this is their favorite thing to do in Peru after Machu Picchu!
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
Miraflores (Pass by)
Once your dune buggy adventure is finished, you have time to grab some dinner before heading back to Lima. Settle in aboard your comfortable Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi, luxury semi-bed reclining seats, and an onboard restroom (we’re the only tour company with restrooms on board). We’ll put on classic movies like Mrs. Doubtfire and hand out free popcorn for a fun ride back to the city. You will arrive back to Lima around 11:30 pm and we will drop you off at your accommodation.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We pick up from hotels and hostels located in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and some in Lima downtown.
- Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We pick up from hotels and hostels located in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and some in Lima downtown.
- Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
- Food is not included, although we have discounts in many restaurants.
- See itinerary for hour by hour plan.
- Minimum age for the buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years
- The bus will arrive back in Lima around 11:30 pm - midnight
- The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 17-20) and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 25-28). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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