From Lima: Day Trip to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
ID: GYG876919-1379959
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Lima!Discover the wildlife of the Ballestas Islands,explore the stunning oasis of Huacachina,and enjoy thrilling buggy rides and sandboarding on majestic dunes
Explore the stunning landscapes beyond Lima on your trip to Paracas and Huacachina. Get the chance to see sea lions and Humboldt penguins on the Ballestas Islands, and enjoy a thrilling buggy ride and sandboarding at the Huacachina oasis.
Your day begins at 5:30 a.m. with direct transportation to Paracas, a charming coastal town, which takes about four hours.
Once in Paracas, embark on a two-hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, often referred to as a smaller version of the Galapagos. You'll have the chance to see sea lions, penguins, and various birds in their natural habitats.
After a lunch break, you'll head from Paracas to Huacachina, an oasis nestled in the Ica Desert, known for some of the largest sand dunes in South America. Enjoy free time to explore before your exciting buggy and sandboarding adventure.
Experience the thrill of going up the dunes in a buggy and then going down on a sandboard, an unforgettable experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America.
In the afternoon, board the bus back to Lima, sit back and relax. You will be dropped off at the same place where you were picked up, with an estimated arrival in Lima at around 11:45 p.m.
Highlights
- Exploring the Huacachina Oasis
- Fauna of the Ballestas Islands
- Impressive coastal landscape
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Tour guide
- Roundtrip transportation
- Bathroom on board
- 2-hour boat tour in Paracas
- Sandboarding and buggy excursion
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Pick-up and drop-off service
- Local taxes (16 soles or 4 USD Paracas, 4 soles or 1 USD Huacachina)
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.