Highlights

• Explore the Ballestas Islands, home to a diverse array of birds and wildlife
• Observe hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural island habitat
• Visit a traditional vineyard and learn how pisco is produced
• Hear many interesting stories and insights from an on-board bilingual guide
• Ride a buggy up and sandboard down some of South America's tallest dunes

Full description

Explore the stunning landscapes outside Lima as you journey to Paracas and Huacachina. Begin your adventure at 6:00 am with direct transportation to Paracas, a charming seaside town, on a comfortable 4-hour ride. Travel in comfort aboard our spacious, air-conditioned coach, with plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the journey. Don’t get trapped in a small minivan by other companies.

Upon arrival, embark on a 2-hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, often called a smaller version of the Galapagos, where you can observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a variety of birds in their natural habitat.

After your boat tour, continue to a local vineyard, where you’ll enjoy a guided pisco tasting and learn the basics of how Peru’s iconic spirit is made. This stop also gives you free time for lunch, with the chance to try delicious Peruvian dishes right at the vineyard.

Next, continue to Huacachina, a picturesque oasis in the Ica Desert, known for its towering sand dunes, some of the largest in South America. Here you’ll have the option to join an exhilarating buggy and sandboarding adventure (optional – extra fee) across the dunes, an unforgettable experience in South America’s only natural desert oasis.

In the evening, relax on the bus ride back to Lima, arriving around 10:45 pm, with drop-off at the same location as your pickup

Food: -
Physical Level: 1, Easy
Starting Altitude: 100m/328ft, Lima
Min Altitude: 2m/, 6.5ft, Ballestas Islands
Max Altitude: 400m/1,312 ft, Huacachina

Includes:

Professional bilingual guide
Roundtrip transportation in a spacious, comfortable
Visit to a traditional pisco vineyard
On-board restrooms
2-hour boat tour in Paracas
Hotel Pickup and drop-off (with pickup option)
Meals and beverages (OPCIONAL)
Local taxes (16 PEN in Paracas, 4 PEN in Huacachina)
Dune buggy and sandboarding (10 USD, optional)
Not suitable for
• Children under 7 years
• Pregnant women
• People with mobility impairments
Meeting point
Passengers must meet OPPOSITE the JW Marriott hotel, Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, from 05:45 am. Please wait near the small information kiosk. The bus will depart promptly at 6:00 am.

Important information:

What to bring
Passport or ID card
Sunscreen
Know before you go
• This tour may change without prior notice due to weather conditions, strikes, or demonstrations
• Be sure to bring snacks for the bus ride, as there are no stops on the way to Paracas
• Don't forget to bring cash
• 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