From Lima: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis Private Tour
ID: GYG165032-250004
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
16:00 hours
Description
Discover the unforgettable landscapes, the incredible coast wildlife to the desert oasis town of Huacachina, this tour explores the contrasting and scenic environments of Paracas, Ica and Huacachina.
Departing from Lima, this tour starts the adventure with an early morning hotel pick-up. The expert driver and local guide provides some background on the history and culture of the area as the tour drives to the first stop of Paracas. There a boat is waiting in the bay. The tour then takes you to the sea to explore the Pacific Ocean and see the local wildlife, including penguins and dolphins.
After breakfast in the port of Paracas, the tour will continue to the wine region of Ica. Upon arrival, guests will see the unforgettable sight of Huacachina, the oasis in the desert with a permanent population of only 100 people. Here you can enjoy the thrill and adrenaline rush of sandboarding and driving buggies on the dunes, as well as touring the stunning natural landscapes.
Ica is world-famous for the drink Pisco, and the tour provides a full local lunch with Pisco and wine to accompany the meal. Once lunch is finished, the tour will then depart for the return trip to Lima.
Highlights
- Discover the oasis of Huacachina
- Traverse the sand dunes on boards and buggies
- See the local wildlife, including penguins and dolphins
- Taste the traditional Peruvian Pisco
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• As the tour is outdoors, comfortable clothing and insect repellent are necessary
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotels located at Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up/drop off
- Breakfast
- Entry tickets and taxes
- Local guide
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
