Lima Full Day Tour: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Meeting Point Option
ID: GYG457827-O-820290
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
18:00 hours
Description
Guarantee you will have an incredible day out from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina! Explore the Ballestas Islands and a chance to Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the incredible dunes of Huacachina!
Discover the incredible landscapes outside Lima, on your way to Paracas and Huacachina. Pick up from your accommodation is included. Get a chance to see sea lions and Humboldt penguins on the Ballestas Islands and visit the oasis in Huacachina on a buggy ride and slide down the dunes!
The day begins with an early pickup from your accommodation. Direct transportation to Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea, travel on a spacious bus where you'll be able to relax for the 4-hour ride.
Once in Paracas, go on a 2-hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, a smaller version of the Galapagos. Spot sea lions, penguins, and birds up close and all in their natural habitats.
After the lunch break, you will go from Paracas to Huacachina, an oasis located in the Ica Desert, home to the biggest sand dunes in South America. You will have some free time here before going on the buggy and sandboarding tour.
You will go up the sand dunes on a buggy and sandboard down! This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America.
You will board the bus back to Lima in the evening, just sit back and relax on the comfortable seat. You will be dropped off directly at your hotel/hostel upon arrival in Lima, around 11:45 pm.
Highlights
- See hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat.
- Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest dunes in South America
- On-board bilingual guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•During Easter weekend April 06-09 and Independence Day July 28-30, the pickup time will be 1 hour before the usual time. Sandboarding/dunebuggy (Huacachina) will last for 1 hour (all operators) and Ballestas Islands (Paracas) will be 1 hour and 30 minutes
•This tour is subject to variation without prior notice due to weather issues, strikes and/or demonstrations
•Pickup is available from hotels and hostels located in Miraflores, Barranco, some in San Isidro, and some in Lima downtown
•You will return to Lima around 11:45 PM (Drop-off time will depend on the area you will be staying)
Passengers must be OUTSIDE McDonald's at 5:30 am for pick up, the guide will meet the passengers outside McDonald's.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
