#1 Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis

4.9
(2,531 reviews)

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

INCREDIBLE & AUTHENTIC Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina at local prices!

This day trip from Lima includes the following incredible experiences:

1.⁠ ⁠A once-in-a-lifetime visit to Huacachina Desert Oasis with free time to explore the Oasis

2.⁠ ⁠Dune Buggy up & Sandboard finishing with a spectacular Sunset view in the middle of the Desert.

3.⁠ ⁠A trip to the Ballestas Islands in Paracas! See Sealions, Penguins and more in their natural habitat.

4.⁠ ⁠Try Ceviche with a view of the Pacific Ocean or maybe Lomo Saltado and Pisco Sour at the Oasis

We only use large comfortable buses...other budget operators use smaller minivans.

Over 1,500 Tripadvisor reviews, the #1 ranked budget operator!

What's Included

Roundtrip with Air Conditioning, clean restroom, USB Ports, and a large storage room
2 hour Guided Ballestas Islands Boat Trip in Paracas
Pick up and drop off (with pickup/dropoff option)
Free time to explore Huacachina Oasis
Dune Buggy and Sandboarding Tour
Bilingual professional tour guide
Food and drinks
Local Tax (Paracas: 16 soles, Huacachina: 4 soles )

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
JW Marriott Hotel Lima

Passengers must be ready OPPOSITE the JW Marriott hotel, Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, from 05:45 am (wait near the small information kiosk). The bus departs here at 6:00 am.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 18 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Miraflores

    Meet the bus OPPOSITE the JW Marriott hotel, Malecon de la Reserva 615, Miraflores. Please wait near the small information kiosk. Make sure to be there by 5:45 am. The bus departs at 6:00 am.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Islas Ballestas

    Go on the 2-hour boat tour of the islands, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos and are just as great. You’ll see sea lions, penguins, and lots of birds all in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you may even see a dolphin or three!

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Huacachina

    Depart from Paracas to Huacachina at 1:30 pm, arriving around 2:45 pm. You will have free time until the buggy and sandboarding tour starts.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Huacachina Oasis

    Go up the dunes on a buggy and sandboard down on this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Miraflores

    Departs from Huacachina at 7:00 pm, arriving in Lima around 11:45 pm. We will drop off passengers at the same place we pick up from, at approximately arrival 11:30 pm.

    5 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.

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