Paracas - Islas Ballestas and Huacachina: Full Day Exploration with Sandboarding and Dune Buggy
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Embark on a full-day adventure from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina. Explore the Ballestas Islands, home to native marine species, and then experience the thrill of sandboarding and dune buggy riding in the Ica desert.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Islas Ballestas - The Ballestas Islands are a small group of rocky islands that are home to thousands of birds and mammals including penguins, sea lions, Inca terns, pelicans and dolphins. They are located in the Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of Paracas. Paracas is a small fishing town in the Pisco Province of the Ica Region. Upon arrival, observe native marine species such as birds, penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. Your expert guide will provide information about the animals’ behavior and environment while capturing the scenery on camera.
What's Included
  • 2 hour boat trip around the Ballestas Islands
  • 2 hour sandboarding and dune buggy excursion
  • Bilingual guide
  • Entrance fee: Ballestas Islands
  • Entrance fee: Oasis of Huacachina
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Hotel pick up/drop off will be charged separately depending on the location, from $30 - $50.
  • Airport pick up/drop off will be charged separately for $50 each.
  • Meals are not provided for this tour and will be at the discretion of the travelers.
Additional Information

Our full-day tour from Lima is truly an unforgettable journey, offering breathtaking views of Lima’s southern beaches along the way. Starting in the scenic coastal village of Paracas, we experience a thrilling motorboat ride out to the Ballestas Islands in the Paracas National Reserve. Here, watch native marine wildlife such as birds, penguins, and sea lions in their untouched environment, with our guide providing useful insights and photo opportunities of the creatures and their surroundings.
We then progress to Huacachina, a secluded oasis amidst the Ica desert and the site of South America’s most extensive sand dunes. Embark on a thrilling buggy ride across the dunes, trying out sandboarding if you dare. The potent buggy enables us to conveniently reach the pinnacle of the dunes so you can conserve your energy for the sandboarding.

  • Hotel pick up/drop off will be charged separately depending on the location, from $30 - $50.
  • Airport pick up/drop off will be charged separately for $50 each.
Location
Larcomar Tourist Information
Malecón de la Reserva
We will meet in front of the Marriot Hotel outside, you should be waiting out side on the park at the meeting time or we can arrange a pick up from your hotel (with an additional price depending on the location from $15-$30).
Cancellation Policy

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

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Victoriap2549
Oct 22, 2023
Amazing experience! - The best trip ever! Everything is so organized and planned thoroughly! We appreciate this agency’s help! Would recommend to our friends and family!
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Daamcat
Nov 21, 2022
Wonderful people, wonderful experience - I had the chance to get to know Ivan, the manager of this tour, directly and spend some time with him during this tour. It was a wonderful experience and I feel like I made a life long friendship. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The best tour leader ever you can find in Peru. :)
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