From Lima Ballestas Islands Huacachina Oasis Buggy and Vineyard

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

Join us for a wonderful day along Peru’s southern coast, where you’ll discover the rich biodiversity of the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lion colonies, penguins, and a variety of seabirds. You’ll also admire the impressive Candelabro geoglyph, a mysterious figure reminiscent of the Nazca Lines.

Next, we’ll visit the unique Oasis of Huacachina, with its natural charm, lush vegetation, and scenic boardwalks. From there, adventure awaits as we head deep into the desert for 45 minutes to 1 hour of thrilling buggy rides across the towering dunes, with the chance to try sandboarding.

To end the day, we’ll visit traditional vineyards to taste Peru’s renowned wines and piscos.

* Small groups (maximum 10 people)
* Boat tours are shared
* Dune buggies are shared

What's Included

Buggies in the desert
Bottled water
Tickets and income taxes
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation (San Isidro, Miraflores or Barranco).
All entrance fees
Official Tourist Guide (English and Spanish)
Sandboarding
Air-conditioned vehicle
Boating to the Ballestas Islands
Professional driver
Breakfast
Lunch
Tips (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our tours include pick-up and drop-off only for guests staying in Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro. If you need to be dropped off in a different district (outside our official pick-up and drop-off areas), we can arrange it for you with a small additional fee.

Itinerary

Duration: 17 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Paracas

    Arrival in Paracas at approximately 8:30 am to get ready to board the boats.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Islas Ballestas

    We will get on the boat to head out to sea to visit the Ballestas Islands, during our way we will observe the magnificent Candelabro which is a geoglyph similar to the Nazca Lines. Inside the islands, we will be able to observe natural rock formations that shelter marine fauna where sea lions, Humboldt penguins, as well as important colonies of guano birds such as: guanay, booby, pelican, cormorant, cormorant, tendrils, etc. as well as other protected species.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Oasis Huacachina

    Beautiful Oasis surrounded by palm trees and impressive dunes. It is an oasis full of magic, tradition and mystery where, according to the villagers tell us that the mermaid called Huacachina comes out every night of the full moon to sing in honor of her beloved.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Huacachina Oasis

    From the Huacachina Oasis, we will take the buggies to go into the desert and fill us with the adrenaline that this activity offers, we can also relax doing sandboarding in different dunes.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Pisco Nietto

    We will visit the vineyard where we will learn how our delicious Pisco (Peruvian brandy) is made as well as our wines. In addition, we will taste in the Iqueño style saying local phrases before drinking each glass of pisco or wine.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The departure of the boats to the islands is subject to the weather factor (strong winds called Paracas) in case this activity does not take place due to this weather factor, it will be changed for another similar or similar activity.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women
  • Not suitable for people with heart conditions or serious medical problems
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
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Extreme Sports
Full-day Tours
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Nature Walks
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Small Group
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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