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Get ready for a complete adventure in Ica and its surroundings! In addition to the excitement of the Huacachina dunes, your trip includes a visit to the stunning Ballestas Islands, in the beautiful Paracas National Reserve. Here you will embark on an exciting boat tour around the islands, where you will witness Peru's incredible marine biodiversity.
As you sail through the crystal-clear waters, you will be able to admire colonies of playful sea lions resting on the rocks, seabirds such as Humboldt penguins, and thousands of seagulls, pelicans, and boobies that make this place their home. Also, don't miss the iconic Candelabro, an enigmatic figure carved in the sand that dominates the coast and whose origin is still a mystery.
Book now and combine the best of the desert, ocean, and adventure in one spectacular adrenaline-filled trip!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We start pick-up at hotels in Miraflores and at 5:00 am at the Frontis of the JW Marriott Miraflores hotel (no additional cost). We can also coordinate pick-up at hotels in San Isidro, Miraflores and Barranco (additional cost).
Crossing between Larco and Armendáriz avenues. In front of the Larcomar Shopping Center.
Itinerary
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1JW Marriott Hotel Lima
Initial boarding point. It is located at the intersection of Av. Larco and Armendariz, in front of the Larcomar Shopping Center. The trip to Paracas will take approximately 3 hours.
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Paracas
We will arrive in Paracas around 9:30 am, and then board the boat for the tour to Ballestas Island.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Islas Ballestas
Boat ride to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions and Humboldt penguins in their natural habitat. There we will have a tour of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, where we will also be told about the famous and mysterious "Candelabro" that we will see on the hill, as well as all the marine fauna that inhabits the place.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Pisco Nietto
We will depart from Paracas to the Nietto Wine and Pisco Winery for a delicious lunch and tasting. The trip lasts 1 hour and is enlivened by the vehicle.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Pisco Nietto
In this place we will be able to enjoy the best of Peruvian cuisine. Then, we will try the most delicious Peruvian wines and piscos, we will have a very fun and relaxing time.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Huacachina Oasis
We will visit the famous Huacachina Oasis in Ica before entering the desert with 4x4 buggies. We will be able to appreciate its enigmatic shape while we board the dune buggies.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Oasis Huacachina
It's time for the extreme part of the excursion and where your adrenaline will be at its limit. We will jump over the most beautiful dunes in sand trucks and then at the top of the dunes you can go sandboarding.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
8JW Marriott Hotel Lima
From Ica, we will begin our return on a full day full of adrenaline back to the starting point in Lima. The return trip takes approximately 4 hours and may vary slightly in case of traffic congestion in Lima.
4 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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In case you wish to pick up from Miraflores hotels, this will cost an additional $10 per person.
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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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