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Paracas & Huacachina: Desert Oasis Adventure
4.9
2,455 Ratings
Miraflores
Embark on a thrilling Lima Full Day Tour to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis. Discover the stunning Ballestas Islands, home to diverse wildlife, before experiencing the exhilaration of adventure on the massive sand dunes of Huacachina.
Embark on a thrilling Lima Full Day Tour to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis. Discover the stunning Ballestas Islands, home to diverse wildlife, before experiencing the exhilaration of adventure on the massive sand dunes of Huacachina.
Duration:
18 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Miraflores - Meet the bus across from the JW Marriott hotel, located at Malecon de la Reserva 615, Miraflores. Please wait near the small information kiosk and ensure arrival by 5:45 am. The bus will leave at 6:00 am.
- Islas Ballestas - Enjoy a 2-hour boat tour of the islands from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Ballestas are a smaller version of…
- Miraflores - Meet the bus across from the JW Marriott hotel, located at Malecon de la Reserva 615, Miraflores. Please wait near the small information kiosk and ensure arrival by 5:45 am. The bus will leave at 6:00 am.
- Islas Ballestas - Enjoy a 2-hour boat tour of the islands from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos and equally impressive. Witness sea lions, penguins, and numerous birds in their natural environment. With some luck, dolphins might also make an appearance!
- Huacachina - Depart from Paracas to Huacachina at 1:30 pm, with an expected arrival around 2:45 pm.
You will have free time until the buggy and sandboarding tour begins.
- Huacachina Oasis - Experience the thrill of riding a buggy up the dunes and sandboarding down in this unique natural desert oasis, the only one in South America.
- Miraflores - Depart from Huacachina at 7:00 pm, with an estimated arrival in Lima around 11:45 pm.
Passengers will be dropped off at the same location as the pickup, with an approximate arrival time of 11:30 pm.
What's Included
- Roundtrip with Air Conditioning, clean restroom, USB Ports, and a large storage room
- 2 hour Guided Ballestas Islands Boat Trip in Paracas
- Pick up and drop off (with pickup/dropoff option)
- Free time to explore Huacachina Oasis
- Dune Buggy and Sandboarding Tour
- Bilingual professional tour guide
- Roundtrip with Air Conditioning, clean restroom, USB Ports, and a large storage room
- 2 hour Guided Ballestas Islands Boat Trip in Paracas
- Pick up and drop off (with pickup/dropoff option)
- Free time to explore Huacachina Oasis
- Dune Buggy and Sandboarding Tour
- Bilingual professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Local Tax (Paracas: 16 soles, Huacachina: 4 soles )
- Food and drinks
- Local Tax (Paracas: 16 soles, Huacachina: 4 soles )
Additional Information
EXTRAORDINARY & GENUINE Day Excursion from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina at local rates!
This day excursion from Lima offers the following amazing experiences:
1. A unique visit to the Huacachina Desert Oasis with ample free time to explore the Oasis.
2. Experience a thrilling Dune Buggy ride and Sandboarding, concluding with a breathtaking Sunset…
EXTRAORDINARY & GENUINE Day Excursion from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina at local rates!
This day excursion from Lima offers the following amazing experiences:
1. A unique visit to the Huacachina Desert Oasis with ample free time to explore the Oasis.
2. Experience a thrilling Dune Buggy ride and Sandboarding, concluding with a breathtaking Sunset view in the heart of the Desert.
3. An adventure to the Ballestas Islands in Paracas! Witness Sea Lions, Penguins, and more in their natural environment.
4. Savor Ceviche with a view of the Pacific Ocean or perhaps enjoy Lomo Saltado and a Pisco Sour at the Oasis.
We exclusively use large, comfortable buses, unlike other budget operators who use smaller minivans.
With over 1,500 Tripadvisor reviews, we are the #1 ranked budget operator!
- Please bring breakfast with you (direct bus).
- Please don’t be late, as bus must leave on time to do Ballestas Islands at 10:00 am.
- 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.
- Warm weather all year round. Light-weight jumper/jacket for speedboat ride to Ballestas. Closed-toe footwear for Sandboarding.
- Minimum age is 7 years
- The bus will arrive back in Lima, at JW Marriott at around 11:30 pm
- The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 17-20) and Peru’s Independence Day celebrations (July 25-28). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time
Location
JW Marriott Hotel Lima
Malecón de la Reserva
Passengers must be ready OPPOSITE the JW Marriott hotel, Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, from 05:45 am (wait near the small information kiosk). The bus departs here at 6:00 am.
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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Lisaa_d21
Oct 11, 2025
Memorable experience - Really good your!! the buggy and the sandboard were amazing and memorable activities! thanks for our guide Sol for today :)
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Onthelookforgoodfood
Oct 11, 2025
Super fun day trip from Lima! - What an amazing tour! Sol our guide was so brilliantly organized and ensured the day went so smoothly! My personal favourite highlights were seeing the sea lions and penguins on the boat tour and also the dune buggy was a crazy adrenaline rush! Such an amazing fun day I would highly recommend this tour!
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Y3378dejennyc
Oct 11, 2025
10/10 experience - I had the absolute best time on my trip to Huacachina and Paracas! Our tour driver, Sol, was amazing, she really took care of our group and made sure everyone was having a great time. The sand buggies were crazy (in the best way possible!) and honestly way more fun than I expected. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it as much as I did, but it ended up being one of the highlights of my whole trip. Sol also explained everything so clearly and kept the energy up the entire day. If you’re thinking about doing this tour, just go for it, you won’t regret it!
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Tony
Oct 11, 2025
No regrets. Dune 3.0 - Sol was amazing. We had such a blast from the day trip. It was a psychedelic experience. It was a very long day but well worth the trip.
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200katn
Oct 11, 2025
Great adventure with Sol! - Clear instructions, Sol was organized, clear with instructions, and very nice for a super fun experience. Happy I went. Thank you!
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Adventure26285649405
Oct 10, 2025
Excellent tour ! Highly Recommended. - The trip was perfectly organized, and every detail was taken care of. From the moment we left Lima, our guide was knowledgeable and engaging, providing fascinating insights into the regions we visited.
Paracas was breathtaking, with its stunning coastal landscapes and abundant wildlife. The boat tour to the Ballestas Islands was a highlight, offering close-up views of sea lions, penguins, and various bird species in their natural habitat.
Huacachina was equally captivating, a desert oasis that felt like something out of a dream. Sandboarding down the massive dunes and riding in the dune buggy was an exhilarating experience that I'll never forget. The sunset over the desert was absolutely spectacular.
Overall, this tour exceeded all my expectations. The combination of natural beauty, thrilling activities, and excellent organization made it a truly memorable experience. Thank you for such a wonderful adventure!
~Justin
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Musam466
Oct 10, 2025
Splendid day in Peru - Very good and friendly people. Helpful and thoughtful. Thank you to Angela and berto. Felt safe the whole time and enjoyed myself alot.
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Stephenab8808vb
Oct 11, 2025
Enjoyable day after the inca trail - We had a nice day, a little long winded at times and waiting around was a bit of a theme at times, but sol was polite and always trying to make the trip enjoyable for all. The sea lions and penguins experience was worth every penny though
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Cheriann_b
Oct 11, 2025
Fabulous trip. Definitely do it! - Beautiful experience, well organised. My booking included hotel pick up and drop off. They were right on schedule. Mar, our hostess was amazing, she kept us updated as we went along. The drive to and from was really long, (about 7 hours total) but our driver Julio was amazing. Activities were as outlined in the itinerary, Boat ride from Paracas to the Ballestas island was good, we say sea lions and penguins, it was really beautiful. We came back and had lunch and a Pico tasting. We were then off to Hauccahina for the dune buggy and sandboarding, which was my favorite part of the trip. Absolutely loved it. It was quite exhilarating and fun filled and I loved watching the sunset from the sand dunes. Also met some other great Travellers. Definitely worth the trip. Totally recommend doing this if you find yourself in Lima
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Cheriannb2025
Oct 11, 2025
A fabulous experience - This was such a lovely trip. It was very well organised, my booking included hotel pick up and they were right on schedule. Mar, our hostess was amazing, and our driver Julio was really great. Mar kept us updated as we went along. Admittedly the drive was approximately 7hrs in total, but it was well worth it in my opinion, plus I was able to sleep as the bus was nice, clean and comfy. The excursions were really good and as described in their itinerary. We took a boat ride from Paracas and saw sea loins and penguins, that was pretty cool. Make sure you bring a light waterproof jack as you will get wet ( they will also inform you of this prior to your trip). Then we had lunch and a Pisco tasting. My absolute, favorite part of the trip was the dune buggy/sandboarding tour in Hauccahina. I loooved it!! I upgraded to the 2 hour tour for an additional 10 usd I think. Everything was great, from the actual buggy ride to the sand boarding to watching the sun set in the dunes. 100% recommended this trip. I had a blast and met some great travellers as well.
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