Embark on a private tour to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sand Dunes in Peru. Experience the diverse wildlife and stunning beauty of these destinations on a full-day adventure from Lima.
- Miraflores - We will pass through this district in Lima while your tour guide explains our culture.
- Pantanos de Villa - Listen and learn more about coastal birds in the Chorrillos district.
- Chincha Alta - We will stop in the Chincha district for a traditional breakfast.
- Islas Ballestas - Upon arriving in Paracas around 7:30 a.m., head straight to the Paracas dock to catch the first boat of the day to the Ballestas Islands, also known as the Mini Galapagos. Tour the islands with your guide to learn about the ecosystem and native wildlife, including sea lions, penguins, and more.
- Huacachina - Then, continue to the city of Ica and a winery. Enjoy lunch at the winery with a signature chica morada, a traditional non-alcoholic drink made from purple corn. Here we will practice sandboarding and learn more about the history of the Huacachina Oasis.
After lunch, drive to the Oasis of Huacachina, where you can take a sand buggy or a sandboard through the dunes of Ica. Take pictures and enjoy the sunset view during free time.
Return to your hotel in Lima by roughly 8 p.m.
- Chincha Alta - On our way back to Lima, we will stop for lunch, offering both traditional and vegetarian options.
- Refreshing drinks on board
- Winery tour & free tasting
- Ballestas Islands tour
- Transport by Private Vehicle
- Huacachina Sandboarding & Buggy Ride tour
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Driver / Professional Tour Guide
- Gratuities
Paracas is a national reserve located in the south of Lima, in there is located the “Ballestas Islands” where we will have contact with sea lions, amazing birdlife and tiny penguins, the atmosphere is great with big variety of birds which will involve you in the meantime you are visiting the islands by boat.
A tour guide from our company and our professional driver will pick you up from your hotel after driving 3 and a half hours you should be in the Chaco’s port in Pisco town, then we will help you to take a boat to visit the Ballestas Islands
After this excursion into the Ballestas islands your tour guide will take you to visit the impressive sand dunes and the oasis called Huacachina where sandboarding is waiting for us. This tour is both thrilling and beautiful, transporting you at high speeds deep into the desert to see the huge sand dunes on the coast. These mountains of sand are beautiful and surreal. And adventurous travelers are welcome to try sandboarding down the dunes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian and vegan meals available).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
