Paracas, Ballestas Islands, and Huacachina with Buggies and Sandboarding Paracas, Ballestas, and Huacachina: Dune Buggy, Sandboarding + Pickup Included
ID: GYG1104595-2163320
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
17:00 hours
Description
Discover the Peruvian coast in one day: visit the Ballestas Islands, the Paracas Desert, and the Huacachina Oasis. Experience the adventure of a dune buggy ride and do some sandboarding in the dunes.
Discover the best of Peru's south coast on a full-day adventure through Paracas and Ica, combining nature, culture, and unforgettable experiences in the desert. Start the tour with a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, a marine sanctuary where you can see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and hundreds of birds in their natural habitat.
Continue to Ica to enjoy a guided tasting of traditional Peruvian wines and pisco while learning about the region's flavors and traditions. Then visit the famous Huacachina Oasis, surrounded by breathtaking golden dunes, where you'll experience the thrill of a dune buggy ride in the desert and the adventure of sandboarding.
Travel in comfort all day in air-conditioned transportation and enjoy a full experience that combines marine wildlife, local culture, incredible landscapes, and adventure. This sightseeing tour is the ideal way to see the most iconic sites of the Peruvian coast in a single day.
Highlights
- Take a boat ride around the Ballestas Islands and observe the marine life
- See Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and birds during the boat ride
- Drive through the huge dunes of the Huacachina desert in a dune buggy
- Sandboard down the famous dunes of the Huacachina Oasis
- Taste traditional pisco and wines from local wineries in Ica
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a shared group sightseeing tour. Please take care of your personal belongings throughout the experience, as the tour operator is not responsible for lost or damaged items. The itinerary follows a set schedule, and all travelers are asked to respect the times indicated by the tour guide to ensure a smooth experience for everyone.
Please note that the order of the activities may vary depending on traffic, weather conditions, or operational requirements. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a light jacket for coastal and desert areas.
You must provide a WhatsApp number after booking to coordinate the service and receive important updates about the sightseeing tour. Be sure to provide a valid WhatsApp contact number after booking.
INCLUDED
- Grand tourism motorboat ride to the Ballestas Islands
- Admission fees to the Paracas port area and local taxes
- Admission fee to the dunes of Huacachina
- Dune buggy ride in the Huacachina desert
- Sandboarding gear
- Wine and pisco tasting experience in Ica
- Air-conditioned and comfortable transportation
- Bilingual and professional tour guide
- All required entrance fees and charges included
- Free time for photos and to enjoy the places visited
NOT INCLUDED
- Food & Drinks
- Tips (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.