From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina & Ballestas Day Trip
ID: GYG1292791-1976827
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
17:00 hours
Description
Escape Lima on a full-day trip to Paracas and Huacachina. Visit the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions and penguins, then enjoy dune buggy rides and sandboarding in the desert oasis.
Experience one of Peru’s most popular day trips from Lima with this Paracas and Huacachina full-day tour. Perfect for travelers short on time, this adventure combines wildlife, desert landscapes and adrenaline activities into one unforgettable journey.
Start early with pickup in Lima and head south along the scenic coast. Your first stop is Paracas, where you’ll take a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and thousands of seabirds. This unique ecosystem is often compared to the Galapagos Islands.
Continue to Ica for a relaxing break and optional lunch, followed by a pisco tasting experience, where you’ll learn about Peru’s national spirit.
In the afternoon, visit the magical Huacachina Oasis, a natural lagoon surrounded by towering sand dunes. Here, get your adrenaline pumping with a dune buggy ride and try sandboarding down the dunes—a highlight for adventure lovers.
After a full day of exploration, relax on the return journey to Lima, arriving in the evening.
Highlights
- Visit the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions and penguins
- Explore the Huacachina desert oasis in Peru
- Experience a thrilling dune buggy ride across massive sand dunes
- Try sandboarding in the Peruvian desert
- Travel comfortably from Lima with a professional bilingual guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Departure from Lima at 5 am
Return to Lima around 10:30 pm
Option to stay in Huacachina instead of returning to Lima
INCLUDED
- 2-hour boat ride to Isla Ballestas
- Buggy to the desert
- Sandboard
- Tourist Guide (EN/ SP)
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
- Hotel Pick-up / Drop-off (optional)
- Local taxes 25 soles
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.
