Paracas, Ica and Huacachina Tour: Buggies and Sandboarding Adventure from Lima
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Lima
Embark on an exhilarating adventure from Lima to Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina. Explore the Ballestas Islands, visit a winery, and experience the thrill of buggies and sandboarding in the Huacachina Oasis.
Duration: 17 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miraflores - 04.00 AM: Pick up from Hotels in San Isidro – Miraflores – Downtown Lima – Barranco

We begin our adventure by picking up each traveler from their Hotel or Airbnb at 4:00 in the morning according to our included pick-up points (1 day before we will confirm the pick-up time according to the location of their Hotels).

  • Paracas - 08:00 AM: Lima – Paracas (03 hours of approximate travel time)

Arrival at the Port of Paracas at 8:00 in the morning, we will have between 30 to 40 minutes to have breakfast and use the toilet services (breakfast not included in the price).

9:15 AM: Paracas – registration at the Chaco port (approximately 20 minutes)

09:00 in the morning we will be forming our line to proceed to board and board our modern boats, consider that due to logistical issues in the port we will have to wait between 10 to 20 minutes before boarding, therefore, we recommend bringing sunscreen , a hat for the sun and a waterproof jacket.

  • Islas Ballestas - 09:30 AM: Ballestas Islands (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes)

The Ballestas Islands are a group of islands located off the coast of Peru, known for their impressive marine life and birdlife. Your meta description could be something like
Discover the natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands: a paradise of marine life on the Peruvian coast. Explore its waters full of marine fauna, observe exotic birds in their natural habitat and immerse yourself in the richness of marine biodiversity. A unique experience for nature and adventure lovers!

  • Ica - 12:OO HRS: Paracas – Ica (approximately 1 hour bus trip)

Continuing our journey we will arrive in ICA at approximately 1:00 p.m. and we will go to the Lazo Winery.

  • El Catador - 13:00 HRS: El Catador Restaurant (approximately 1 hour)
    Here we will have time to have lunch (menu not included in the price)
  • Pisco Nietto - 14:00 HRS: Nietto Winery
    Bodega Nietto is a well-known pisco winery located in the Ica region, Peru. This winery is famous for its production of pisco, the Peruvian grape spirit, and offers visitors the opportunity to taste its products and learn about the pisco production process.
  • Huacachina - 15:30 HRS: Arrival at the Huacachina Oasis – Free Time
    Arrival in Huacachina and you have 40 minutes of free time to explore and enjoy this beautiful oasis. Huacachina is an iconic place in the Ica Desert, Peru, known for its lagoon surrounded by high sand dunes.

16:30 HRS: Huacachina Oasis – Buggies and Sandboard (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes)
Lastly and the best part of this adventure is visiting the Huacachina Oasis, which is located just 5km from the center of the city of Ica. In this beautiful lagoon, visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the place, walk around in search of good photos and do adventure sports such as Buggies and Sandboard (between the buggie and sandboard they last approximately 1 hour).

  • Lima - 18:30 HRS: Ica – Lima
    Finally, departure from Ica to the city of Lima Arrival in Lima at 10:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Important:
If you are planning to stay in Huacachina after the excursion, it is essential to keep in mind that our tours are conducted in small groups and transportation is exclusive to our passengers. Due to the limited capacity of the vehicle, only one backpack or small suitcase weighing up to 10 kilos per person is allowed on the bus. However, we understand that some travelers may need to bring more luggage, especially if they plan to stay longer in the area. Therefore, we offer the option to add a large suitcase for an additional cost of $30 per suitcase. This will allow you to travel in comfort and have everything you need to enjoy your stay in Huacachina.

What's Included
  • Winery tour including wine or pisco tasting
  • Adventurous sandboarding and dune buggy experience
  • Exploration of the Ballestas Islands
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guided tour with an Official Tourism Guide
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

For those with a passion for the great outdoors and thrilling adventure sports, this excursion is perfect. The adventure commences with a hotel pick-up in designated tourist transport at 4:00 am, heading to Paracas. Upon arrival, the journey continues to Puerto del Chaco, where participants will embark on a sea voyage to the Ballestas Islands. During this tour, visitors will witness a vast array of oceanic wildlife including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a variety of guano birds, as well as observing the famous Paracas Reserve’s landmark, the Candelabra. The itinerary then includes a trip to Ica to explore the ‘El Catador’ Winery and the Huacachina Oasis, a popular spot for thrill-seekers who enjoy extreme sports like dune buggy rides and sandboarding. The day concludes with a return trip to Lima.

Location
Miraflores
Miraflores District,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Paulinha392
May 17, 2024
Day Trip: Huacachina, Islas Ballestas Con Buggy Y Sandboard Desde Lima 2024 - It was amazing day, I super appreciated and recommend the Inca Trilogy Tours, They were great for assisting during the tour, it was so worth.
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713eduardob
May 4, 2024
Very good option - Very attentive and cordial staff, well explained, very beautiful and fun places, a great experience. You will not regret it.
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Maria
Apr 29, 2024
One day tour to Paracas, Ica and Huacachina - Very happy. It was worth every minute. The different guides on each route of the tour were very knowledgeable. Very complete pisco tasting.
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David_v
Apr 26, 2024
Huacacachina - It was a low impact, active adventure. Took a boat ride in Paracas then had lunch while taking in how Peru makes Pisco and wine. Last we went to Huacachina to ride the dunes and sand board with some awesome people we enjoyed this time with. I would no doubt do theis all over again.
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Fernando
Apr 24, 2024
Marvelous - Excellent experience, all the guides very friendly and attentive, 100% punctuality, recommended to spend an excellent day.
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Zhongshi_l
Apr 15, 2024
Really fun experience. - All of the experiences were well organized and unique. Really enjoyed all of the them. My only complaint is the vehicle seats and lack of ventilation at time.
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Kelvisandrade
Apr 11, 2024
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Beth
Apr 9, 2024
Fun with friends in Georgia, USA. Thank you for taking us where we needed to go and the recommended restaurants. Delicious foo - We also visited Caral and the amusement park on Charcay. Our your tour guide Roxana and our driver really knows how to take us there safely. They were patience and kind and giving us the history of the places we went. Our group enjoyed the tour and made it worthwhile while we stayed in Lima. Definitely will recommend them and the company to friends and family.
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Ansen_b
Mar 30, 2024
Great activities even better tour guide - Ricardo was a phenomenal tour guide making sure that we were well looked after during our tour. It’s a long day full of activities that are unique to the area and can cater to many different people.
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Numba1dunner
Mar 9, 2024
Top level excursion out of Lima - Top level excursion out of Lima. Be prepared for a very long day with fun and adventures and learning some things about the local area. Wildlife viewing at the islands was great. Learning about the Pisco brewing practices and the sampling some was a good relaxing break. The dune buggy experience was thrilling like riding a sand roller coaster. Warning it is not for the faint of heart. The sand boarding is not as you would expect (it's not really like snowboarding on sand... More like sledding on your stomach down a steep dune at high speeds) but still fun nonetheless. Just know it is a very long day and some minor delays may occur due to group size but the host and driver are hard working and friendly people so it should be a great overall experience. Highly recommended from a traveler that has been all over.
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