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From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour

By ALTURISMO TOURS
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $56 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 17h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Immerse yourself in the natural wonder of the beautiful Ballestas Islands
  • Enjoy an exciting adventure sand boarding in the Huacachina desert
  • Savor the bright flavors of Ica's local food with varying flavor influences
  • Take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands and spot the local wildlife
  • Experience a combination of beautiful nature and thrilling activities

Activity location

    • Lima
    • Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Lima
    • Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru

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Option 1 : Day tour
  • Activity duration is 17 hours17h
    17h
  • English
Starting time: 4:00am
Price details
$56.00 x 2 Adults$112.00

Total
Price is $112.00
Option 2 VIP: Day Tour + Hotel pick-up
  • Activity duration is 17 hours17h
    17h
  • English

Pickup and drop-off service to your accommodation is included. Available for the districts of Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, and Center of Lima.

Starting time: 4:00am
Price details
$67.00 x 2 Adults$134.00

Total
Price is $134.00

What's included, what's not

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    Round-trip tourist bus
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    Pickup service at fixed boarding points
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    Ballestas Islands boat tour
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    Wildlife viewing of sea lions, penguins, and guano birds at the Ballestas Islands
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    Lifejacket
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    Tasting
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    Pisco and wine tasting (for travellers +18)
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    Visit Huacachina Lagoon
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    Stories and legends
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off (Option 2)
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    Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
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    Food
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    Entrance fees and port taxes $6 USD (essential)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Buggies and Sandboard $10 USD (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Pets
  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, Children under 6 years, People with high blood pressure

What you can expect

Live an unforgettable experience of a whole day starting from Lima towards Ica, discover the Huacachina desert and the Ballestas Islands.

09:00 AM – Paracas Beach:
Start the excursion to the Ballestas Islands. We will enter the El Chaco tourist pier and board the boats for a 1-hour journey to the islands. Along the way, you will see the Paracas Candelabra, sea lions, penguins, and a wide variety of guano birds.

01:00 PM – Pisco Tasting:
Arrive at a renowned wine and pisco winery, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch with traditional Ica dishes (optional). Afterward, head to the tasting room to sample over 5 varieties of wines, piscos, and local liquor creams.

02:30 PM – Huacachina Oasis:
Arrive at the famous Huacachina Oasis, also known as the ā€œOasis of America.ā€ Here, we will engage in thrilling dune buggy rides as we race up and down the towering Ica sand dunes, giving you the sensation of a roller coaster ride in the sand. At the top, we’ll go sandboarding down the dunes, a must-try desert activity. Afterward, you’ll have some free time to explore the oasis at your leisure.

05:00 PM – Return to Lima:
At around 06:00 PM, we will make a brief stop to use the restrooms and grab some snacks. We will then continue our journey back to Lima, with an estimated arrival time of 09:30 PM - 10:00 PM (approx.).

Location

Activity location

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    • Lima
    • Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Lima
    • Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru