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Epic Paracas & Huacachina - Day Trip From Lima

Location Lima, Peru
$55
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Overview

EPIC DAY TRIP FROM LIMA - 5 Great experiences:
Boat tour around the Ballestas Islands (cute penguins, sea lions, migratory birds, and more). Authentic local experience "wine and Pisco tasting". Try local wines the famous Pisco (liquor made from grapes) and accompany this activity with a delicious local lunch (optional).

Get on board, fast your seat belt, and tour the impressive dunes of the Ica desert by buggy, grab your sandboard, slide face down the dunes, and be surprised by the beautiful sunset in the middle of a vast desert.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Essential - Meeting Point
Fixed Meeting Point in Lima
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 17 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Comfortable Bus with Air Conditioning, clean restroom, USB Ports, and a large storage room.
  • Dune Buggy and Sandboarding. Artesanal Sandboard included
  • Pickup & Drop off (according your choice)
  • Hotel or Hostel Pick-up Barranco / Miraflores/ San Isidro. From 5am to 5.45am
  • Wine and Pisco Tour/Tasting at CULTUR PISCO one of the best vineyards in Peru
  • 2 hour Ballestas Islands Boat Trip.
  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinks. Bring local currency
  • Rental Stand sandboard / Ski. USD 15.00 per person
  • Local Taxes (16 soles / $4 USD Ballestas Island and 9 soles / $3 USD Huacachina) Total Soles 25

  • Lima
    We will begin our epic day with pick-ups at your accommodation anywhere in the mentioned districts: 1. San Isidro (04:40 am) 2. Miraflores (05:30 am) 3. Barranco - 05:40 am) If you are outside our pickup districts, we will pick you up at 05:30 am. m. at Calle Porta 145, Miraflores. IMPORTANT: All our travelers will be added to a WhatsApp group the night before at 8:00 p.m. Peruvian time. We share information about the tour, pick-up times, recommendations, and of course exact location in real time.
  • Paracas
    We will travel from Lima to Paracas (3 hours) to visit the famous Ballestas Islands on a 2-hour boat tour to see sea lions, cute penguins, many migratory birds, and the enigmatic chandelier. Not included entrances
  • Ica Region
    Authentic Peruvian experience. Wine and Pisco at a local vineyard with wine/pisco tasting
  • Huacachina
    2hrs Dune Buggy and Sandboarding in Huacachina Oasis is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Sunset in the middle of the incredible Desert Oasis. Entrance not included.
  • Lima
    Once our activity in Huacachina is over, you can have some food to take away if necessary. We will take the bus back to Lima and drop you off at your accommodation. You will return to Lima approx. 11:30 p.m. If you are outside our delivery districts, we will drop you off at Calle Porta 127, Miraflores

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • BEFORE YOUR TOUR To help everything run smoothly from the very beginning, please make sure to confirm your pick-up location and WhatsApp number with us before your tour date. We’ll do a final check at 8:00 PM the day before your tour, so having your correct details allows us to organize everything properly and avoid any last-minute issues. At that same time (8:00 PM), we’ll send you all the important information for your trip, including your exact pickup time and the group link, directly to the WhatsApp number you provided during your booking. Since WhatsApp is our main and only communication channel, we kindly ask you to have it downloaded, active, and working at least one day in advance. This helps us keep everything clear, connected, and running smoothly for everyone.
  • PICK UP INFORMATION: Your exact pickup time and group link will be sent via WhatsApp at 8:00 PM the night before your tour. Please make sure you have WhatsApp downloaded, active, and working, as this is our main and only communication channel before and during the tour. Pickup times may vary depending on the day and number of scheduled pickups. Due to traffic and logistics, there may be delays of 15–20 minutes. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding.
  • RETURN TO LIMA: Your return to Lima is estimated around 11:30 PM, but this may be later depending on traffic and other external factors. For this reason, we strongly recommend not booking flights on the same day, as we cannot guarantee an exact arrival time. The company is not responsible for missed flights.
  • TOUR DURATION & FLEXIBILITY: Get ready for a full-day adventure (17+ hours). This is a dynamic experience, and timings may vary due to: Traffic (especially in Lima) Weather conditions Operational factors We truly appreciate your flexibility, good attitude, and patience throughout the day.
  • RETURN & DROP-OFF: We will re-enter Lima through: Barranco → Miraflores → San Isidro Drop-off times may be later than expected, especially on weekends due to heavy traffic.
  • SPECIAL DATES: On holidays such as Easter Weekend from April 6 to 9 and from July 28 to 30, celebration of Independence Day in Peru: Pick-ups will be made 1 hour before usual hours. The activities of the Ballestas Islands will be only 1 hour and 30 minutes (all operators) and Dune buggy & Sandboard (Huacachina) only 1 hour (all operators)
  • HUACACHINA EXPERIENCE: The dune buggy and sandboarding are a combined 2-hour experience, including stops for photos and to enjoy the landscape. Please note that this takes place in a natural desert environment. It is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, as walking on sand dunes is part of the experience and can be physically demanding.
  • BALLESTAS ISLAND TOUR: This is a shared group experience on a speedboat with other travelers. It’s mainly a scenic and photographic tour, lasting around 2 hours. The guide onboard is officially certified and bilingual, but due to the nature of the experience (boat speed, wind, and noise), audio clarity may sometimes be limited.
  • WHAT TO BRING: To make the most of your day, we recommend bringing a few essentials: Sunscreen (the sun is strong all year round ☀️), Sunglasses, A bandana (very helpful for the desert wind), Closed shoes for sandboarding Light, comfortable clothing for warm weather, A light jacket for the boat ride (it can get windy and a bit cold). If you forget anything, don’t worry — you’ll have the chance to purchase some of these items in Paracas or Huacachina along the way
  • SANDBOARDING EXPERIENCE: Please note that sandboarding takes place in a natural desert environment. It is not recommended for individuals with reduced mobility, as walking on sand dunes is part of the experience and can be physically demanding.
  • FOOD & CASH: Please bring cash (local currency). We’ll stop for breakfast on the way to Paracas or before the boat tour, and you may need cash for meals or personal expenses during the day.
  • OFFICIAL DOCUMENT. Please make sure to carry the same identification document (passport) you used to enter Peru during the tour, as it may be required for verification at highway checkpoints.(Police)
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Epic Paracas & Huacachina - Day Trip From Lima

    Location Lima, Peru
    $55
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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