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Experience a full-day adventure from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina. Visit the Ballestas Islands, enjoy a professional Pisco tasting, and feel the adrenaline of dune buggies and sandboarding in the Ica desert. The best way to see the "Galapagos of Peru" and the desert oasis in one day.
Don't let time constraints stop you from visiting Peru’s most iconic coastal and desert sights. This tour is ideal for travelers short on time who want to experience the best of the south starting from Lima. We begin with a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, often called the "Galapagos of Peru," where you’ll see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and thousands of marine birds in an exceptional natural environment.
After the ocean breeze, we'll head to a traditional winery for a local lunch and a Pisco tasting, where an expert will guide you through the process of making Peru’s national spirit. The adventure continues at the Huacachina Oasis, a stunning lagoon surrounded by massive sand dunes. To top off the day, you’ll jump into a dune buggy for a thrilling 4WD ride and try your hand at sandboarding. A perfect blend of nature, culture, and adrenaline before returning to the city.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● If you select the private option, please provide full accommodation details when finalizing the reservation. It is very important to note that it is the passenger's sole obligation and responsibility, if no communication has been received from the local provider, to contact the local contact number provided on the voucher one day before the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
● The order of excursions may vary depending on weather conditions, river level, arrival or departure time, or any other relevant reason
● Sometimes the sea is too rough to visit the Ballestas Islands by boat. If the weather forecast predicts a storm, we might cancel the boat tour to the Ballestas Islands for safety reasons. In this case, you will be refunded (approx. S/.40)
● The buggy and sandboarding excursion lasts 45 minutes. The buggy is driven solely by a professional driver
● For standing sandboarding, professional boards can be rented for an additional fee in Huacachina
● The guide is bilingual (Spanish and English). Tour guides do not necessarily speak perfect English—take the opportunity to improve your Spanish!
● It is recommended to bring open shoes for Paracas, sports shoes for sandboarding in Huacachina, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen), snacks, drinks, and a camera
● Babies under 1 year old cannot participate in the day's activities
Inclusions
✔ Bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English)
✔ Transport during the excursion
✔ Desert buggy ride
✔ Sandboarding
✔ Tour guide (SP / EN)
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (only if the private option is selected)
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (except if the private option is selected)
✖ Lunch
✖ Local taxes (approx. 20 soles)
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
All cancellations incur fees.
A 90% refund will be issued for cancellations made more than 3 days prior to the service date.
Cancellations made 3 days or less prior to the service are 100% non-refundable.
Meeting point
If you select the shared group option, the tour starts from: Marriott Hotel Miraflores - 615 Mal. de la Reserva, Lima Miraflores 15074, Province of Lima, PE
If you select the private option, as you proceed with the booking process, you must provide your full accommodation details.