From Lima: Ballestas Islands, Winery & Huacachina Oasis Tour
ID: GYG69205-97498
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
15:00 hours
Description
See the wildlife of the Ballestas Islands on a private tour from Lima. Go to the historical city of Ica and then marvel at the sand dunes of Huacachina, where you can practice adventure sports and enjoy a view of the sunset in the middle of the desert.
Depart Lima very early in the morning at 04:30 AM and travel south in a bus while having breakfast and entertainment on board.
Arrive at Paracas at 07:30 AM and board a boat to the Ballestas Islands. Discover an uninhabited wilderness rich in marine fauna and animals such as the blue-footed booby, guanay guano bird, Humboldt penguins, sea lions and fur seals. Return to Paracas and take a look at the Candelabro geoglyph on the way. It is thought that it was used as a navigational guide and is part of Nazca culture.
Next, go on a winery tour and taste some of the best wines and piscos (the official Peruvian drink) in all their varieties. Then, enjoy a delicious peruvian lunch with drinks included. Explore the sand dunes and oasis of Huacachina. This is a great place to practice sandboarding and experience extreme buggy rides in the desert with V8 modified vehicles. Get a perfect view of the sunset in the middle of the desert and finally, taste the local sweet of Ica, chocotejas.
Return to Lima around 03:00 PM and arrive back to your hotel before 07:00 PM.
Highlights
- Get in touch with the marine life of the Ballestas Islands
- Purchase crafts made from beautiful stones and the bones of animals from the sea
- Delight your palate by drinking some of the best piscos and wines of the region
- Discover the mysterious village of Cachiche where witchcraft was practiced
- Take part in adventure sports activities and watch the sunset in the dunes of Huacachina
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ballestas island tour and winery tour are included
Sandboarding activity and dune buggy experience are included
Personal expenses are not included
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pick-up from centrally located hotels in Lima.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
