It is the most impressive tour for a full day from Lima, from the departure the road is spectacular where you can see the beaches south of Lima and take you to the coastal town of Paracas and climb aboard a motorboat. The adventure begins as you ride the waves to the Ballestas Islands in the Paracas National Reserve.
Upon arrival, observe native marine species such as birds, penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. Your guide will provide you with information and the animals' environment while capturing the scenery on camera.
Continue to Huacachina, a remote oasis in the Ica desert and home to the largest sand dunes in South America. Tour the dunes by buggy and try your hand at sandboarding. With your powerful buggy to help you reach the top of the dunes, you will save energy for sandboarding.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 2 hour boat trip around the Ballestas Islands - 2 hour sandboarding and dune buggy excursion - Bilingual guide - Entrance fee: Ballestas Islands - Entrance fee: Oasis of Huacachina
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Bottled water
✖ WiFi on board
✖ Hotel pick up/drop off will be charged separately depending on the location, from $30 - $50.
✖ Airport pick up/drop off will be charged separately for $50 each.
✖ Meals are not provided for this tour and will be at the discretion of the travelers.
Departure & Return
Departure:
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We will meet in front of the Marriot Hotel outside, you should be waiting out side on the park at the meeting time or we can arrange a pick up from your hotel (with an additional price depending on the location from $15-$30).
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Islas Ballestas
The Ballestas Islands are a small group of rocky islands that are home to thousands of birds and mammals including penguins, sea lions, Inca terns, pelicans and dolphins. They are located in the Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of Paracas. Paracas is a small fishing town in the Pisco Province of the Ica Region. Upon arrival, observe native marine species such as birds, penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. Your expert guide will provide information about the animals' behavior and environment while capturing the scenery on camera.
Duration: 3 hours
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Huacachina
Huacachina is a remote oasis in the Ica desert and home to the largest dunes in South America. Tour the dunes by buggy and try sandboarding. With your powerful buggy to help you reach the top of the dunes, you will save energy for sandboarding. Depart Huacachina and return comfortably to your accommodation in Lima.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Hotel pick up/drop off will be charged separately depending on the location, from $30 - $50.
• Airport pick up/drop off will be charged separately for $50 each.
