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.
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 - This district in Lima will be visited while the tour guide shares insights about the local culture.
- Pantanos de Villa - Discover and learn about coastal birds in the Chorrillos district.
- Chincha Alta - Enjoy a stop in the Chincha district for a traditional breakfast.
- Islas Ballestas - Upon reaching Paracas around 7:30…
- Miraflores - This district in Lima will be visited while the tour guide shares insights about the local culture.
- Pantanos de Villa - Discover and learn about coastal birds in the Chorrillos district.
- Chincha Alta - Enjoy a stop in the Chincha district for a traditional breakfast.
- Islas Ballestas - Upon reaching Paracas around 7:30 a.m., proceed directly to the Paracas dock to board the first boat to the Ballestas Islands, often referred to as the Mini Galapagos. Explore the islands with a guide to understand the ecosystem and native wildlife, including sea lions, penguins, and more.
- Huacachina - Continue to the city of Ica and visit a winery. Relish lunch at the winery with a signature chica morada, a traditional non-alcoholic drink made from purple corn. Engage in sandboarding and learn about the history of the Huacachina Oasis.
After lunch, travel to the Oasis of Huacachina, where sand buggies or sandboards can be used to explore the dunes of Ica. Capture photos and enjoy the sunset during leisure time.
Return to the hotel in Lima by approximately 8 p.m.
- Chincha Alta - On the return journey to Lima, stop for lunch with both traditional and vegetarian options available.

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