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From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour

By ALTURISMO TOURS
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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $82 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
  • Savour the bright flavours of Ica's local food with varying flavour 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: 4:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $81.60 x 2 AdultsCA $163.20

Total
Price is CA $163.20
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 Centre of Lima.

Starting time: 4:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $98.19 x 2 AdultsCA $196.38

Total
Price is CA $196.38

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn tourist bus
  • What's includedWhat's included Pick-up service at fixed boarding points.
  • What's includedWhat's included Ballestas Islands boat tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Wildlife viewing of sea lions, penguins, and guano birds at the Ballestas Islands.
  • What's includedWhat's included Lifejacket
  • What's includedWhat's included Tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included Pisco and wine tasting (for travellers +18)
  • What's includedWhat's included Visit Huacachina Lagoon
  • What's includedWhat's included Stories and legends
  • What's includedWhat's included HOTEL pickup and drop-off (Option 2)
  • What's includedWhat's included Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded 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). Afterwards, 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 “Oasis of America.” 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. Afterwards, 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 bathrooms 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