The MOST AUTHENTIC LOCAL TOUR from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina!
This day trip from Lima includes the following incredible experiences:
1. A once-in-a-lifetime visit to Huacachina Desert Oasis with free time to explore the Oasis
2. Dune Buggy up & Sandboard finishing with a spectacular Sunset view in the middle of the Desert.
3. A trip to the Mini-Galapago’s in Paracas! Boat out to The Ballestas Islands to see Sealions, Penguins and more in their natural habitat.
4. Try Ceviche with a view of the Pacific Ocean or maybe Lomo Saltado and Pisco Sour at the Oasis
IMPORTANT:
We use a huge LUXURY Bus with onboard Restrooms (no other company offers this), luxury semi-bed seats, free popcorn and classic movies for the way back to Lima!
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Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
✔ Free Time to explore Huacachina Desert Oasis
✔ Friendly onboard Bilingual Guide to assist and advise
✔ The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
✔ All Taxes & Fees – no hidden charges
✔ 2-hour Sandboarding and dune buggy tour
✔ Pick up and drop off at your hotel
✔ Huge Luxury Peru Hop Bus to sit back and relax
✖ Food and drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Esperanza
2. Ibis Lima Larco Miraflores
3. Lima Wasi Hotel
4. Ac Hotel Lima Miraflores
5. INNSiDE by Melia Lima Miraflores
6. Courtyard Lima Miraflores
7. Ramada Encore Lima San Isidro
8. San Agustin Exclusive
9. JW Marriott Hotel Lima
10. Selina Miraflores Lima
11. Ayenda La Luna Inn
12. Holiday Inn Express - Lima San Isidro, an IHG hotel
13. DoubleTree by Hilton Lima Miraflores El Pardo
14. Casa Andina Premium San Isidro
15. qp Hotels Lima
16. Swissotel Lima
17. Centro by Casa Andina
18. Manto Hotel Lima - Mgallery Collection
19. Hotel Monte Real
20. Andesmar Hotel & Suites
Additional Info: View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative.
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 5:05 am and 5:15 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:15 am and 6:00 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 6:00 am and 6:20 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in the Airport will be confirmed via chat
Itinerary
1
Miraflores
We will pick you up from your chosen accommodation, or if you are staying in an Airbnb, you can meet us at a hotel close to your apartment or choose our central meeting point. Sit back and rest on our luxury semi-bed seats for the comfortable journey to Paracas
2
Paracas
You will arrive in Paracas around 9:30 am, where you will have time to get some quick snacks before going to the port to board the boat for the tour to the Ballestas Islands.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Islas Ballestas
Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas
Duration: 2 hours
4
Paracas
Free time in Paracas where you can try incredible local Peruvian cuisine. Peruvian food is becoming a worldwide favourite, with restaurants in London, Miami, Dubai and more. Try some incredible dishes in Paracas and wash them down with a tasty Pisco Sour!
Duration: 2 hours
5
Oasis of Huacachina
An exclusive 2 hour tour (most companies only offer 1 hour) where you can ride up the huge sand dunes on an amazing Dune Buggy, and then sandboard down! We recommend lying face down on the board as its easier and much more fun! This will be an incredible experience and a lot of people say that this is their favorite thing to do in Peru after Machu Picchu 2 hours
Duration: 2 hours
6
Miraflores
Once your dune buggy adventure is finished, you have time to grab some dinner before heading back to Lima. We put on classic movies like Mrs Doubtfire and give out free popcorn for a very cool experience on the way back to Lima. Remember, we are the only tour company with restrooms on board if needed, and all our seats are luxury semi-bed reclining seats. You will arrive back to Lima around 11:30 pm and we will drop you off at your accommodation.
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We pick up from hotels and hostels located in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and some in Lima downtown.
• Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
• Food is not included, although we have discounts in many restaurants.
• See itinerary for hour by hour plan.
• Minimum age for the buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years
• The bus will arrive back in Lima around 11:30 pm - midnight
• The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
• The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 17-20) and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 25-28). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time.
