From Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Islands, and Huacachina Oasis…
ID: GYG873334-1375306
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
18:30 hours
Description
Discover the Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina Oasis on a day trip from Lima. Enjoy a guided tour of a wine and piscos winery and slide down the dunes on sandboards.
Discover the Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina Oasis on a full-day tour from Lima. See the important marine fauna of the Ballestas Islands and enjoy a guided tour of a wine and piscos winery in Ica. Slide down the dunes of Huacachina on a sandboard.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Miraflores and head towards Paracas Bay. Stop for breakfast, which is not included, before continuing to Paracas Bay.
Upon arriving at Paracas Bay, go to the tourist dock, where you will board a modern water slide to begin the journey towards the Ballestas Islands. Appreciate “El Candelabro”, a gigantic figure captured in the sand that can only be seen from the sea or the air due to its peculiar location.
Continue towards the Ballestas Islands, where you will observe the important marine fauna, including large colonies of guano birds, Humboldt penguins, and friendly sea lions. Then return to the Paracas dock.
Later, depart towards the city of Ica, to enjoy a lunch with the best of its regional cuisine. After lunch, take a guided tour of a wine and piscos winery, learning about its history and tasting its products. Have the opportunity to taste elaborate Peruvian wines and artisanal piscos.
Continue with the visit to the Huacachina Oasis, known as the Oasis of America. Take a tour of the desert and dunes of Huacachina aboard sand trucks, enjoying an afternoon full of excitement where you can slide down the dunes on sandboards. At the indicated time, return to Lima, arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Highlights
- Admire the Ballestas Islands and the Candelabro from a modern water slide
- Enjoy a guided tour of a wine and piscos winery and taste their products
- Explore the Huacachina Oasis and take a tour of the desert and dunes
- Slide down the dunes on sandboards and enjoy an afternoon full of excitement
- Observe the important marine fauna of the Ballestas Islands, including penguins
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Breakfast and lunch are not included and will be at your own expense.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for sandboarding and desert tours.
Bring sunscreen and a hat to protect against the sun.
Consider bringing a change of clothes if you plan to participate in sandboarding.
A camera is recommended to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife.
Be prepared for a full day of activities with early departure and late return to 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 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.
