Ballestas Islands & Huacachina / From the Ocean to the Desert Oasis
About the tour
Between the golden desert and the Pacific Ocean, embark on an adventure that combines nature, adrenaline, and Peruvian culture in Paracas, the Ballestas Islands, and Huacachina.
Discover the Ballestas Islands with sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and coastal birds, and then enjoy the oasis of Huacachina, where you can experience the thrill of sandboarding and buggy rides among towering dunes.
DURATION: FULL DAY
BILINGUAL CERTIFICATE GUIDE
TICKETS
INCLUDES ALL TRANSPORTATION
Itinerary
- Times: 4:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m.
- The Paracas–Paracas–Ica–Huacachina tour begins with a pickup from your hotel in Lima and a drive to the southern coast.
- Today's itinerary.
📍 Paracas – Ballestas Islands: boat tour to see the Candelabro rock formation, sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and guano birds.
📍 Ica: visit to a traditional winery with wine and pisco tasting + traditional lunch included.
📍 Huacachina: explore the oasis and get your adrenaline pumping with sandboarding and sand tubing in the dunes.
- The tour concludes with a return to Lima around 10:00 p.m., after a day filled with stunning scenery, adventure, and the flavors of southern Peru.
- Spend the night in Lima.
INCLUDES
- Pickup from your hotel or Airbnb
- Tourist Tickets
- Site guide, English and Spanish
- Tourist boat in Paracas
- Sandboarding and Buggies
- A typical local lunch
- Visit to a winery with pisco and wine tasting
NOT INCLUDED
- Beverages
- Sure
- Lightweight, comfortable clothing: ideal for the warm weather in Paracas and Ica; be sure to bring a light jacket for the evening return trip to Lima.
- A hat or cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses: the desert sun is intense, even during the cooler months.
- Sneakers or closed-toe sandals: perfect for walking on the sand and climbing the rock formations.
- Water bottle and personal snacks: stay hydrated during the trip and activities.
- Camera or cell phone with an extra battery: the views of the desert and the sea are not to be missed.
- Cash (soles): useful for local purchases, snacks, or tips (not all businesses accept credit cards).
- Avoid bringing valuables or large backpacks: space on the boats and tube boats is limited.
- If you're prone to motion sickness, bring some ginger pills or candies for the boat ride.
The Full-Day Tour: Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Ica – Huacachina Oasis
It is available every day of the year, making it ideal for those looking for a day filled with nature, history, adventure, and Peruvian flavors.
- Price
Group tour: $120.00 per person
- Reservations and Payment Methods
Booking is quick and easy. We offer a variety of payment options for your convenience.
- Payment methods:
- Credit or debit card
- PayPal
- MoneyGram
- Western Union
- Cash (soles or dollars)
- Pix
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