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A person running on sand dunes with a dune buggy in the background. 1
A boat named MARCO ANTONIO II on a body of water with mountains in the background. 2
Two people sliding down sand dunes in a desert landscape. 3
A red off-road vehicle on a sandy terrain with a lake and buildings in the background. 4
A group of people on a boat wearing orange life jackets, raising their hands in the air. 5
By ALTURISMO TOURS

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Free cancellation available
Price is $57 per adult
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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 sandboarding 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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Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina from Boarding Points

  • Activity duration is 17 hours17h
    17h
  • English
Starting time: 4:00AM
Price details
$57.00 x 2 Adults$114.00
Total
Price is $114.00

Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina with Hotel Pickup

  • 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
$68.00 x 2 Adults$136.00
Total
Price is $136.00

Option 3: Full day Paracas - Ica Huacachina + Sunset

  • Activity duration is 19 hours19h
    19h
  • English

Enjoy an unforgettable day with our hotel pick-up service.
Unlike other Huacachina tours, enjoy extra time to explore the oasis, walk the dunes, and watch the sunset. Departure from Huacachina is at 6:45 pm, giving you a more complete desert experience.

Starting time: 4:30AM
Price details
$80.00 x 2 Adults$160.00
Total
Price is $160.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Round-trip tourist bus
  • Inclusions
    Pickup service at fixed boarding points (Option 1)
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (Option 2 or 3)
  • Inclusions
    Ballestas Islands boat tour
  • Inclusions
    Wildlife viewing of sea lions, penguins, and guano birds at the Ballestas Islands
  • Inclusions
    Lifejacket
  • Inclusions
    Tasting
  • Inclusions
    Pisco and wine tasting (for travellers +18)
  • Inclusions
    Visit Huacachina Lagoon
  • Inclusions
    Stories and legends
  • Inclusions
    Huacachina Sunset (Option 3)
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
  • Exclusions
    Food
  • Exclusions
    Taxes $8.50 USD
  • Exclusions
    Buggies and Sandboard $10 USD or $18 (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

  • Enjoy an unforgettable journey from Lima to Ica, and 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.

    03:30 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. Afterward, you’ll have some free time to explore the oasis at your leisure.

    05:00 PM / 06:30 PM – Return to Lima:
    The departure time from Huacachina depends on the tubular option selected.

    1-hour tubular ride: Departure at 05:00 PM.
    2-hour sunset tubular ride: Departure at 06:30 PM.

    During the journey back to Lima, we will make a short stop to use the restrooms and purchase snacks.
    Estimated arrival in Lima: between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM, depending on the option selected and traffic conditions.

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