From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG841900-1332265
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the beauty of the Paraca, the Ballestas Islands, and the Huacachina Oasis on a full-day tour from Lima. Enjoy a thrilling sandboarding experience and taste wines and piscos at a winery in Ica
Experience the fascinating beauty of southern Peru on a full-day trip from Lima. Visit the stunning Paracas National Reserve, the Ballestas Islands, and the Huacachina Oasis. Discover the history of pisco culture at artisanal wineries in Ica, tasting their delicious wines and piscos.
Start your day with an early morning pickup from Lima and head to the Paracas National Reserve. On the way, see the El Candelabro, a geoglyph very similar to the Nazca lines. Arrive at the bay of Paracas and begin your tour to the Ballestas Islands. On the way, be on the lookout for marine fauna such as guano birds, pelicans, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins.
After visiting the Ballestas Islands, head to Ica and visit the Huacachina Oasis, a beautiful oasis in the middle of the desert surrounded by dunes and palm trees. Enjoy its tranquility and take the best photographs. Ride in the tubular sand cars and then slide on the boards known as sandboarding.
Next, go to one of the most famous wineries in Ica, where you will have lunch with the local cuisine. Afterwards, taste wines and piscos with the best toasts. Finally, make a stop in Chincha to taste chocotejas, tejas, and see handicrafts. Also in this place, taste all the varieties of wines, macerated drinks, and the famous pisco that they offer.
Also in this place, participate in the black music show and take advantage of the use of toilets before returning to Lima.
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands
- Visit the Huacachina Oasis and enjoy a thrilling sandboarding experience
- Taste delicious wines and piscos at a winery in Ica and Chincha
- Enjoy a black music show and taste sweet treats in Chincha
- See the Candelabra geoglyph and spot penguins, sea lions, and birds
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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.