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Paracas & Huacachina: Luxury Desert Oasis Tour
4.9
8,137 Ratings
Lima
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.
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 - Guests will be picked up from their selected accommodation, or if staying in an Airbnb, they can meet at a nearby hotel or opt for our central meeting point. Board the Peru Hop bus, equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, and relax in luxurious semi-bed seats for a comfortable trip to Paracas.
- Paracas - Arrival in Paracas is around 9:30…
- Miraflores - Guests will be picked up from their selected accommodation, or if staying in an Airbnb, they can meet at a nearby hotel or opt for our central meeting point. Board the Peru Hop bus, equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, and relax in luxurious semi-bed seats for a comfortable trip to Paracas.
- Paracas - Arrival in Paracas is around 9:30 am, allowing time for a quick snack before heading to the port to embark on the boat tour to the Ballestas Islands.
- Islas Ballestas - Enjoy a speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands to observe penguins and sea lions in their natural environment. – Paracas
- Ica - Depart from Paracas to visit a traditional Pisco vineyard, where guests will learn about the production of Peruvian pisco and sample various on-site varieties. There is also free time to enjoy lunch (not included). Afterward, reboard the Peru Hop bus to Huacachina.
- Oasis of Huacachina - Experience an exclusive 2-hour tour (most companies offer only 1 hour) featuring thrilling rides up the massive sand dunes in a Dune Buggy, followed by sandboarding down! It is recommended to lie face down on the board for an easier and more enjoyable experience. Many consider this an unforgettable highlight of their Peru trip, second only to Machu Picchu!
- Miraflores - After the dune buggy adventure, there is time to enjoy dinner before returning to Lima. Relax on the Peru Hop bus with high-speed Wi-Fi, luxury semi-bed reclining seats, and an onboard restroom (the only tour company offering this). Classic movies like Mrs. Doubtfire will be shown, and free popcorn will be provided for an entertaining journey back to the city. Arrival in Lima is around 11:30 pm, with drop-off at the accommodation.
What's Included
- 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
- Free time to explore Huacachina Desert Oasis
- Stay connected with high-speed onboard Wi-Fi (Only available through Peru Hop)
- Visit a traditional vineyard with guided wine and pisco tasting
- The only company with luxury buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- 2-hour sandboarding, dune buggy, and…
- 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
- Free time to explore Huacachina Desert Oasis
- Stay connected with high-speed onboard Wi-Fi (Only available through Peru Hop)
- Visit a traditional vineyard with guided wine and pisco tasting
- The only company with luxury buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- 2-hour sandboarding, dune buggy, and sunset tour
- All taxes & fees – no hidden charges
- Friendly onboard bilingual host to assist and advise
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- Huge luxury Peru Hop bus with onboard restroom
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Lima to Paracas and the Huacachina Oasis with Peru Hop, the most highly acclaimed company in Peru.
Our spacious luxury buses are nearly twice the size of those offered by other tour companies. We are the only provider offering complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, an essential feature for the lengthy journey to and from…
Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Lima to Paracas and the Huacachina Oasis with Peru Hop, the most highly acclaimed company in Peru.
Our spacious luxury buses are nearly twice the size of those offered by other tour companies. We are the only provider offering complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, an essential feature for the lengthy journey to and from Lima.
Explore the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, often referred to as Peru’s “Mini-Galápagos,” where sea lions, penguins, and numerous seabirds flourish in their natural environment.
Discover the process of making Peruvian pisco at a vineyard and sample various types of pisco, providing an authentic introduction to Peru’s national drink.
Visit the desert oasis of Huacachina, enjoy dune buggy rides and sandboarding with the top local company, all perfectly timed for a breathtaking sunset toast in the desert.
Travel with local Peruvian hosts who will share unique stories about life in Peru that you won’t find in guidebooks.
Avoid being just another tourist… Experience the true essence of Peru with Peru Hop!
- We pick up from hotels and hostels located in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and some in Lima downtown.
- Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
- Food is not included, although we have discounts in many restaurants.
- See itinerary for hour by hour plan.
- Minimum age for the buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years
- The bus will arrive back in Lima around 11:30 pm - midnight
- The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 2-5) and Peru’s Independence Day celebrations (July 27-29). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time.
Location
Miraflores
Miraflores District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8137 Ratings)
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Andy_h
Feb 12, 2026
I would recommend this tour for real adventure - Wonderful experience, friendly and experience tour guide. Be open to experience new food and new culture.
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Tanya_k
Feb 8, 2026
Exceptional trip! 100% do it if you like adventure and unique experiences! - This trip exceeded expectations! Everything from Ballestas islands and seeing Penguins and Boobies (birds), trying Pisco and the absolute highlight - the dune buggy and sand boarding! The last two activities will stay with me for life, and I've done them before in other countries and it doesn't even come close to here.
Every single activity was perfectly done, we were given advice and tips before every activity so we knew what to expect, the timings and stops worked out well, our driver drove very well and safely and above all Fiorella / Fio was a very detailed, fun and good guide!
I would recommend this company to anyone wanting to book Huacachina and Paracas. Do not skip this if you have a day and arrive in Lima.
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Rebeccawn3578xh
Feb 6, 2026
Amazing experience! - This was such an amazing and unique experience! You get to do so much in one day, it was very convenient to have this all in one day trip. That being said, it is a lot of time on the bus and a very long day, but totally worth it! We feel very grateful to have had this opportunity. Our favorite was the visiting the sand dunes in Huacachina. Our guide, Fio, was so kind, caring, and accommodating. Totally recommend!
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X9234cgkevinb
Jan 16, 2026
Aymeth best guide ever - I don’t where to start about how Aymeth is. I was late too my pickup due to a luggage issue and she helped to go throught and ended by taking the bus!
She’s really professional, amicable, enjoyable and she knows all the name of the group which this show she is!
I would recommend 100% sure Aymeth for anyone for this day trip.
Thank you again Aymeth!
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Andreas
Jan 16, 2026
Day trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina - Peru Hop were great from the start with the booking process. I was able to get in contact through Whatsapp with any queries that I had. Loads of information sent out prior to the trip and whilst on it too.
When it came to the day itself, our tour guide Aymeth was brilliant. She kept things running smoothly and gave us recommendations as well as teaching us some Peruvian slang.
I will be recommending Peru Hop to family and friends who are due to visit this country in the future for sure.
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Juanfernandos2017
Dec 27, 2025
Paracas - Huacachina Tour - It is excellent company! We did the Paracas and Huacachina tour and had an amazing time. Our guide Marjorie was excellent, super attentive, friendly and friendly! In the desert we were accompanied by Julio as a driver/guide and it was great, also takes very good photos!! Super recommended experience! And finally, they give away some delicious canchitas (pop corn) for the return trip.
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Kamilsz6733wz
Dec 22, 2025
Words cannot describe how amazing it was, you just have to experience it on your own! - We have spent such a wonderful and entertaining say exploring beautiful Peru! Big part of whole experience was our funny and very knowledgeable guide Aymetha causa bonita!
Starting from the beginning of booking trip whole communication and instructions were easy and clear. Bus was very comfy with reclining seats and a lot of space for legs. Boat trip to Ballestas Islands was smooth and relaxing, views were great with a lot of informations and funfacts. We were even able to see whale on our way back!
Lunch was tasty with following degustation of pisco.
Best part of whole trip was a bit more than 2h of exploring those massive dunes in Huacachina in a big buggy car. Going through this sand with big speeds was giving such an amazing adrenaline rush, very enjoyable ride!! Sandboarding from different sizes of dunes, lots of fun 🤩
Once again, ¡Muchas gracias Aymeth por hacer nuestro día tan memorable! 🫰🏽🫰🏽
We are rating it 100/10!
Magdalena, Alex, Kamil
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926hernanr
Dec 13, 2025
Wonderful experience - Today, we had the tour and were guided by Aymeth. We loved everything from the people who were with us on the tour, the beautiful landscapes we saw to the super friendly and respectful attention Aymeth had with us all. Throughout the trip we were informed about the activities we were about to carry out and their recommendations. Thank you and to highlight the attitude of the guide, that the minute we met we already knew all our names. Excellent tour, food, scenery and treatment provided.
Hernan, from Argentina.
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U7271tfbryana
Nov 12, 2025
Amazing. - Amazing tour, everything was great, it is an unmissable experience if you are in Lima. Anayeli and franklin, made sure everything was perfect, are very friendly and cheerful, 100% recommended!
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Voyager754042
Sep 4, 2025
Best Way to Experience Paracas & Huacachina in One Day - Had an incredible time on the Full Day Tour to Paracas and Huacachina with Peru Hop! Our guide, Aymeth, was absolutely fantastic – she shared so much knowledge about Peru’s history and culture, kept the group engaged with her great sense of humour, and made the whole day run smoothly. The boat trip in Paracas, the thrilling sand buggy ride, and sandboarding in Huacachina were all unforgettable highlights. Such a well-organised and fun experience – highly recommend!
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