About this experience
Enjoy a full-day trip from Lima: explore Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, visit a vineyard for a pisco tasting, and experience the excitement of dune buggy rides and sandboarding on Huacachina’s stunning sand dunes.
At a glance
- Duration: 17 hr–18 hr
What is included
- All fees and taxes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Lima (Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco and some in Lima downtown)
- First aid kit
- Boat tour to Ballestas Islands group tour
- Vineyards tour and testing
- Round trip transportation
- Dune Buggy tour and Sandboarding
- English and Spanish-Speaking tour guide
Not included
- Personal expenses, Meals , tips
Itinerary and highlights
Your adventure begins with pickup from your hotel, followed by a 4-hour drive to Paracas town.
We will make your first stop for breakfast.
Once in Paracas, you’ll board a 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Islands—often called the “mini-Galápagos.” Get up close to sea lions, penguins, and a wide variety of seabirds in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you might even spot dolphins along the way.
Enjoy a smooth one-hour journey from the Ballestas area to the Huacachina Oasis.
Next, we’ll make our way to Huacachina, a breathtaking oasis nestled in the Ica Desert and surrounded by South America’s tallest sand dunes. Enjoy some free time to stroll around, relax by the lagoon, or capture stunning photos.
Then the adventure kicks off with two hours of thrilling dune buggy rides, sandboarding, and a spectacular desert sunset.
Climb the towering dunes in a buggy and race down them on a sandboard—an unforgettable experience unique to this magical desert oasis.
After an unforgettable day full of memories, we’ll make our way back to Lima.
Meeting and pickup information
- Must be communicated in advance
- The exact pick-up time will be sent the day before the tour. Please provide us with a valid WhatsApp number—this helps us ensure efficient communication on the morning of your pick-up.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- MC Peru Expeditions
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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