Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos

Embark on a luxury desert adventure in Huacachina Oasis and Mini-Galapagos in Peru. Explore the unique desert oasis, take a boat tour to see colonies of sea lions and seals, and experience thrilling dune buggy rides and sandboarding. Travel in comfort and safety with our top-rated company.

Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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
  • Paracas - You will arrive in Paracas around 9:30 am, where you will…
What's Included
  • 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
  • Free Time to explore Huacachina Desert Oasis
  • Friendly onboard Bilingual Guide to assist and advise
  • Luxury Buses for the long journey
  • All Taxes & Fees – no hidden charges
  • 2-hour Sandboarding and dune buggy tour
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel
  • Luxury Peru Hop Bus to sit back and relax
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

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…

Location
Miraflores
Miraflores District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Yenniferd2025
Jan 9, 2025
Best experience! - Wow!! Don’t even think about it just book it! One of the best experiences my family and I had! Would do it again in a heart beat!
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Alex_k
Dec 27, 2024
Amazing experience while in Peru! - Amazing time on this excursion and I highly recommend it if you’re visiting Peru. I had an amazing guide, Aymeth, who has amazing positive energy and was very friendly. She was able to plane and lead a very large group (40+) people and never felt rushed. Highly recommend her as a guide!
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Venkata_a
Dec 20, 2024
Amazing experience -... - Amazing experience - Arthur was great, smiling and energetic, always on top. Do not miss this as part of Lima- lot to offer in a day
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J
Dec 11, 2024
Magnificent Paracas and Huacachina Trip - It was a long day. I was picked up promptly at the hotel and met at the lobby by our guide Daniel. We boarded the bus to make our way to Paracas. It was a long trip but Daniel gave us important information and tips along the way. He was very nice and knowledgeable. We had some time to walk around Paracas before we boarded our boat for Islas Ballestas. The cruise was excellent as we admired penguins, sea lions and various birds in their natural habitat! Then we had a delicious buffet lunch. After lunch, we drove to Huacachina. This was where we had the sand dune buggy ride. It was a bit scary but thrilling and exciting! I didn’t do it but I was satisfied just watching the younger ones do the sand boarding. Then we waited to watch one of the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen (see my picture for proof!). We bought our dinner which we were allowed to eat inside the bus as we made our way back to Lima. It was a very long day but well worth it! I am glad I did this tour with Peru Hop with our able guide Daniel! This is a must do activity when visiting Peru!
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Dominiquege4774tm
Dec 10, 2024
Such a great day trip! - Such a great day trip! Super well organised, was never left wondering what was happening next, where we'd next be able to get food or go to the toilet etc. The boat trip and dune buggies were so much fun and the bus itself is really comfortable so the time driving didn't feel as long as it was (max 4 hours in one go). Would totally recommend this to anyone going to Peru!
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Gunnar1315
Nov 23, 2024
Very enjoyable day - penguins/sealions and sand boarding !! - The two highlights of the trip was 1. Paracas - able to see Penguins and Sea Lions and 2. Huacachina - 4 wheel drive and sand boarding, which truly exceeded my expectations !!
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Marcela
Nov 3, 2024
Wonderful experience! - Excellent tour, our guide Arthur attentive to answer doubts ,very ,kind,good handling of the group, willing to solve the requirements. Wonderful experience in Ballestas Islands and buggy trip, 💯 recommended. We were also able to share with people from different parts of the world, which enriched the experience much more.
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Tsuri_s
Nov 25, 2024
Great day out of Lima - 2 of the must-see attractions in the Lima area: The Mini Galapagos and Huacachina Oasis. Be ready for a long drive of about 3-4 hours to each direction. The boat ride was great and we managed to see penguins and birds and some sea lions. The visit in Huacachina Oasis was amazing and especially the Buggy drive and sand boards.
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Katrina_b
Nov 4, 2024
Great experience - This tour is well worth the money and the memories that come along with it The bus is very comfortable and they have USB ports to charge your phone Also a bathroom on the bus which will come in handy as their is a charge to use the restrooms at both stops I strongly recommend this tour The only downside is the cafeteria style buffet lunch The food was terrible cold and a sloppy mess upon arrival as several tour groups use the location There are other eatery options in the area that you can eat at before getting back on the bus
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Brandon_k
Dec 31, 2024
Very long day in a bus - The bus ride was very long in both directions and didn’t live up to the "luxury" description. The AC wasn’t working properly, making the ride uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the boat ride was cut short due to rough waves. On a positive note, the dune buggy and sledding activities were a lot of fun. And the guide Alto was very nice.
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