Tour to Huacachina and Paracas full day

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ID: GYG510135-894638
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Country: Peru

Duration: 1 days


Description

Huacachina is an oasis in the middle of the desert a few hours from Lima.
5:00 – 9:30 a.m. Departure to Paracas – Arrival at the Ballestas Islands
We leave Paracas very early from a chosen concentration site and we will make a 4-hour trip in our transport. After arriving at the port of Paracas "El Chaco", we will visit the Ballestas Islands to observe the famous candelabra, an enigmatic geoglyph 180 m long and 1.2 m deep that can only be seen from the sea or air due to its location. .

We continue our journey towards the Ballesta Islands where we will be able to appreciate its marine fauna, such as large colonies of guano birds, Humboldt penguins, the friendly sea lions and with a bit of luck we will also be able to see dolphins. This tour lasts 2 hours.

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Transportation – Ica City Tour
After arriving in the city of Ica, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Catador farm with a menu included in the tour. Then, we will make the excursion to its winery where grape brandy, known as Pisco, is made. In addition, you will visit the old Fundo Tres Esquinas winery, which has been in operation since 1856, where you will observe the entire process of making wine and pisco with the guidance of an experienced winery worker.

We will also find old pieces such as clay vessels, distillers, acacia press (huarango).

Once the visit is over, we will enjoy tastings of the products (wines, piscos, pisco creams and mistelas), accompanied by dynamic phrases typical of the city of Ica.

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Transportation – Tour of Huacachina
Once the visit to the farm is finished, we will begin the trip to the Huacachina oasis, just 5 kilometers from the center of the city of Ica. Here we will find a beautiful lagoon where you will enjoy the tranquility of the site, walk, take pictures and do adventure sports such as Buggies and Sandboard.

4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Trip to Chicha – Racimo de Uva Winery
Once we have enjoyed the tour of the Huacachina, we will leave Ica towards Chincha to the Racimo de Uva Winery to make a brief stop and finish the tour in the best way.

18:30 – 22:00 Return to Lima
After this tour, we will begin our trip to Lima, arriving at our destination around 10:00 p.m.

Highlights

  • Meet the ballestas islands and the Huacachina.
  • Taste the wines, piscos and mistelas in Ica.
  • Visit the grape cluster winery.

Guiding languages

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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.