Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Tour

Explore Paracas and La Mina Beach, spot wildlife at the Ballestas Islands, discover Huacachina Oasis, taste local wines and piscos, and enjoy optional dune buggy rides and sandboarding.
Discover the highlights of Peru’s southern coast on this 2-day, 1-night tour from Lima, combining beautiful beaches, marine wildlife, desert adventures, local flavors, and cultural experiences.

Day 1: La Mina Beach and Paracas National Reserve

Travel to Paracas and head to La Mina Beach, known for its white sand and emerald-green waters. Enjoy approximately three hours of free time to relax by the sea and admire the coastal scenery. Continue to Playa Roja, famous for its distinctive red sand, and visit the viewpoints overlooking La Catedral and Playa Supay in the Paracas National Reserve.

Return to Paracas around midday and enjoy free time around El Chaco waterfront, where you can explore the boulevard, relax by the beach, or purchase lunch. You can also choose to visit Yakupark, an inflatable water park on the sea. This optional activity costs approximately S/ 50 per person for a 45-minute session and is paid separately. In the afternoon, check in to your accommodation and enjoy a free evening in Paracas.

Day 2: Ballestas Islands, Ica and Huacachina Oasis

Start the day with a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, where you can admire the famous Paracas Candelabra geoglyph and look for sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and seabirds in their natural habitat. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions.

After returning to the pier, enjoy a complimentary tasting of traditional sweets and local products. Continue to Taqara winery in the Ica region, where you can sample local wines, piscos, and macerated beverages. You will also have free time to purchase lunch and try traditional regional dishes at your own expense.

Next, visit the Huacachina Oasis, a picturesque lagoon surrounded by towering desert dunes. Learn about its local legend and explore the surroundings. For an additional charge, you can experience a dune buggy ride across the desert and try sandboarding on the sandy slopes. This optional adventure lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Continue to Chincha for more tastings of traditional sweets, wines, and piscos. Enjoy an Afro-Peruvian music and dance show, participate in group activities, and take part in a wine raffle on the bus, subject to the operator’s arrangements.

End of the tour

Return to Lima, with an estimated arrival time of approximately 10:00 PM, depending on traffic and operating conditions.

Important information: The tour includes one night of accommodation in Paracas and tourist transportation for the scheduled itinerary. Meals, personal expenses, dune buggy rides, sandboarding, Yakupark admission, and applicable entrance fees are not included unless explicitly confirmed. Bring sunscreen, a hat, comfortable clothing, swimwear, a towel, and cash for optional activities. Follow your guide’s instructions, especially at La Mina Beach, where mobile phone reception may be limited. The itinerary may change due to weather, sea conditions, traffic, or local operating requirements.

För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.

Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.