Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the southern coast of Peru with our tour that combines three unique experiences. Discover the natural wonders of the Ballestas Islands, a paradise of marine life and exotic birds in their natural habitat. Sail between impressive cliffs and see sea lions, penguins and cormorants in their wild surroundings.
Then, immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the Huacachina Oasis, an oasis in the middle of the desert that will leave you breathless. Discover the golden sand dunes and feel the thrill of an exciting buggy ride through the sand hills. If you are an adventure lover, you can even try sandboarding in the dunes and admire the stunning sunset!
A day full of natural beauty, adventure and culinary exquisiteness awaits you on this exciting tour that combines the Ballestas Islands, the Huacachina Oasis and the Nietto Winery. Don't miss it!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Visit to a winery with wine or pisco tasting.
✔ Sandboarding & buggies.
✔ Ballestas Islands
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Official Tourism Guide
✖ Breakfast
✖ Lunch
✖ Dinner
Pickup Locations
1. La Quinta de Amat
2. Selina Miraflores Lima
3. Ibis Lima Reducto Miraflores
4. Flying Dog Hostel B&B
5. Ibis Lima Larco Miraflores
6. Miraflores Suites Centro
7. Delfines Hotel & Convention Center
8. Pariwana Hostel Lima
9. JW Marriott Hotel Lima
10. Selina Posada Miraflores
Additional Info: Our guide will be at your hotel 10 minutes earlier. Please consider waiting in the lobby. This is a group tour, so we ask for punctuality at the time of pick-up. In case you are not on time, we will unfortunately continue without you, and you will have to meet us at another hotel or meeting point.
Itinerary
1
Miraflores
04.00 AM: Pick up from Hotels in San Isidro – Miraflores – Downtown Lima – Barranco
We begin our adventure by picking up each traveler from their Hotel or Airbnb at 4:00 in the morning according to our included pick-up points (1 day before we will confirm the pick-up time according to the location of their Hotels).
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Paracas
08:00 AM: Lima – Paracas (03 hours of approximate travel time)
Arrival at the Port of Paracas at 8:00 in the morning, we will have between 30 to 40 minutes to have breakfast and use the toilet services (breakfast not included in the price).
9:15 AM: Paracas – registration at the Chaco port (approximately 20 minutes)
09:00 in the morning we will be forming our line to proceed to board and board our modern boats, consider that due to logistical issues in the port we will have to wait between 10 to 20 minutes before boarding, therefore, we recommend bringing sunscreen , a hat for the sun and a waterproof jacket.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Islas Ballestas
09:30 AM: Ballestas Islands (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes)
The Ballestas Islands are a group of islands located off the coast of Peru, known for their impressive marine life and birdlife. Your meta description could be something like
Discover the natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands: a paradise of marine life on the Peruvian coast. Explore its waters full of marine fauna, observe exotic birds in their natural habitat and immerse yourself in the richness of marine biodiversity. A unique experience for nature and adventure lovers!
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Ica
12:OO HRS: Paracas – Ica (approximately 1 hour bus trip) Continuing our journey we will arrive in ICA at approximately 1:00 p.m. and we will go to Culturpisco Winery.
Duration: 2 hours
5
CulturPisco
12:30 HRS: Paracas – Ica (approximately 30 minutes bus trip).
We arrive to make tasting of pisco and wines as also we will enjoy typical lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Huacachina
15:30 HRS: Arrival at the Huacachina Oasis – Free Time
Arrival in Huacachina and you have 40 minutes of free time to explore and enjoy this beautiful oasis. Huacachina is an iconic place in the Ica Desert, Peru, known for its lagoon surrounded by high sand dunes.
16:30 HRS: Huacachina Oasis – Buggies and Sandboard (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes)
Lastly and the best part of this adventure is visiting the Huacachina Oasis, which is located just 5km from the center of the city of Ica. In this beautiful lagoon, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the place, walk around in search of good photos and do adventure sports such as Buggies and Sandboard (between the buggie and sandboard they last approximately 1 hour).
Duration: 3 hours
7
Lima
18:30 HRS: Ica – Lima
Finally, departure from Ica to the city of Lima Arrival in Lima at 10:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Important:
If you are planning to stay in Huacachina after the excursion, it is essential to keep in mind that our tours are conducted in small groups and transportation is exclusive to our passengers. Due to the limited capacity of the vehicle, only one backpack or small suitcase weighing up to 10 kilos per person is allowed on the bus. However, we understand that some travelers may need to bring more luggage, especially if they plan to stay longer in the area. Therefore, we offer the option to add a large suitcase for an additional cost of $30 per suitcase. This will allow you to travel in comfort and have everything you need to enjoy your stay in Huacachina.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
