From Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Islands, and Huacachina Tour
ID: GYG873389-1375245
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina Oasis on a day trip from Lima. Visit a traditional bakery, take a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, and go sandboarding in the desert.
Discover the best of Paracas and Huacachina on a full-day tour from Lima. Visit the Ballestas Islands, enjoy a wine and pisco tasting, and go sandboarding in the desert.
After being picked up from your hotel in Lima, head to Paracas. Stop at a local bakery to enjoy a delicious breakfast. Continue to the Paracas National Reserve and board a boat to the Ballestas Islands. See the Candelabra of the Andes, sea lions, penguins, and a variety of birds.
Next, visit a local winery and restaurant to enjoy a traditional lunch. Sample 5 different wines, piscos, and liqueurs. Continue to the Huacachina Oasis, known as the Oasis of America. Go sandboarding and ride a dune buggy in the desert.
After a fun-filled day, return to your hotel in Lima.
Highlights
- Discover the Ballestas Islands and see the Candelabro de Paracas from a boat
- Explore the Huacachina Oasis and enjoy a thrilling sandboarding experience
- Taste a variety of wines and piscos at a local winery in the Ica Valley
- Visit a traditional bakery and enjoy a delicious breakfast (optional)
- Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Lima
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for sand and sea
Bring sunscreen and a hat to protect against the sun
Carry water and snacks for the journey
Camera recommended for capturing the scenic views
Expect a thrilling ride during the sandboarding and buggy experience
Pisco tasting is for participants of legal drinking age only
INCLUDED
- Pick up at the meeting point
- Tour guide
- Round trip tourist transportation
- All entrance fees = Option 2 and 3
- Tourist taxes
- Sliding in the Ballestas Islands
- View of marine animals (sea lions, penguins and guano birds) in the
- Ballestas Islands
- Visit an artisanal winery, pisco bar and restaurant
- Tasting of pisco, wines and mistelas
- Stories and legends.
- Adventure sports (tubular or buggies + sandboard) = Option 2 and 3
- Photos of the excursion
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Tips for the guide
- Professional sandboarding equipment
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.
