About this experience
Discover the serene landscapes of the Peruvian countryside on a full-day tour from Lima. See Humboldt penguins and sea lions on the Ballestas Islands, visit a local winery, and slide down the Huacachina dunes over the course of a day. If time permits, you can also make a stop in Chincha Alta to enjoy more experiences in the countryside. This small-group tour is a great way to enjoy local culture and beautiful nature.
- Learn about the local wildlife at Ballestas
- Avoid the headache of large tour groups
- Enjoy tastings of pisco and wine on the tour
- A small group means more attention from your guide
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 16 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Tour guide
- 2-hour boat tour in Paracas
- Sandboarding and dune buggy tour
- Restroom on board
- Roundtrip transportation
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes (16 soles or 4 USD Paracas, 4 soles or 1 USD Huacachina)
Itinerary and highlights
They will visit as a first point the Ballestas Islands that have more than 50 species of animals highlighting the families of sea lions and Humboldt penguins. Here we will have a tour of the sea for approximately 2 hours, where we will explain about the famous "Candelabro" that we will see and about all the marine fauna that inhabits the place
We will then visit a "Nietto" or "Catador" winery, to try your national drink "Pisco" and drinks based on this liquor.. We will explain you the process of making the drink and you can end up tasting its fantastic flavor with good and fun typical toasts. We will have fun and have lunch here.
We will arrive at the famous Huacachina desert, which has a beautiful oasis where we will walk. In the desert with the instructions of a specialized instructor, you will do the famous sandboarding and have a ride at high speed on the buggies in the dunes of up to 150 meters. We will have a moment of great adrenaline and then we will enjoy the spectacular view to take photos.
Meeting and pickup information
- Check the list of pickup locations when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I don't know yet" and after booking let the activity provider know where you are staying. They will inform you whether pickup is possible from your hotel or the nearest alternative. Pickups from San Isidro: between 5:05 AM and 5:15 AM Pickups from Miraflores: between 5:15 AM and 5:45 AM Pickups from Barranco: between 6:00 AM and 6:20 AM Pickups from the Airport and Lima Downtown are to be confirmed
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Peru Company
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.
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