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Lima: Ballestas Islands, Huacachina & Pisco Day Trip
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 17h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Feel the thrill of speeding across the massive sand dunes in a dune buggy
- Explore the stunning Huacachina Oasis and enjoy the beautiful desert scenery
- Admire the incredible marine wildlife of the Ballestas Islands on a boat tour
- Taste traditional handmade sweets such as chocotejas, alfajores, and jams
- Enjoy a tasting of local wines, pisco creams, and macerated drinks
Activity location
- Lima
- Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Lima
- Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru
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Lima: Ballestas Islands, Huacachina & Pisco Day Trip
- 17h
Activity duration is 17 hours 17h - English
What's included, what's not
- Hotel pickup and drop off
What's included What's included - Tourist transport
What's included What's included - Small group service (maximum 19 passengers)
What's included What's included - Ballestas Islands entrance taxes
What's included What's included - Marina entrance tickets
What's included What's included - Traditional sweets tasting
What's included What's included - Dune buggy & sandboarding experience
What's included What's included - Wine & pisco tasting / winery tour
What's included What's included - Tourist entrance fees
What's included What's included - Professional bilingual guide (Spanish & English)
What's included What's included - Breakfast
What's excluded What's excluded - Lunch
What's excluded What's excluded - Personal expenses
What's excluded What's excluded - Cold drinks
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips for the driver and guide (optional)
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
- Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with back problems
What you can expect
Start your adventure with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco. Meet your guide and begin the journey south towards the beautiful Paracas Bay, a drive of approximately 3 hours. Along the way, make a short stop in Chilca, where you will have the opportunity to purchase and enjoy traditional Peruvian breakfast specialities such as chicharrones and tamales (not included).
Upon arrival in Paracas, head to the marina accompanied by your guide. Board a modern speedboat and set off on an unforgettable excursion to the Ballestas Islands, one of Peru’s most important marine wildlife reserves. During the boat tour, admire the famous Paracas Candelabra, a mysterious geoglyph carved into the desert hillside. Your guide will explain the different theories surrounding its origin and significance.
Continue exploring the Ballestas Islands, home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including Humboldt penguins, sea lions, guanay cormorants, pelicans, and seabirds native to the Peruvian coast. You may even see sea lions and penguins approaching the boat for a closer look. The Ballestas Islands excursion lasts approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
After the tour, enjoy some free time to purchase souvenirs, snacks, drinks, or simply relax by the waterfront. Next, visit the famous Viviana Sweet Factory, where you can taste traditional local products such as artisanal chocotejas, alfajores, jams, cookies, and other regional delicacies.
Continue to the city of Ica (approximately 1 hour away) and arrive at the spectacular Huacachina Oasis, a natural desert oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes. Take time to explore the oasis, walk around the lagoon, and capture stunning photographs before your guide provides instructions for the next adventure.
Experience the thrill of a dune buggy ride across the vast desert dunes. Feel the adrenaline as your expert driver navigates steep slopes and breathtaking landscapes. During the excursion, enjoy the exciting activity of sandboarding, sliding down the golden dunes of Huacachina.
Following the desert adventure, visit a local winery and restaurant where you can learn about the region's winemaking traditions. Discover the production process of Peru's national spirit and enjoy a tasting experience featuring pisco, wines, pisco creams, macerated drinks, and mistelas. The tasting is accompanied by fun and interactive local traditions that reflect the culture of Ica.
After a day filled with nature, wildlife, adventure, gastronomy, and cultural experiences, begin the return journey to Lima. Arrive back at your hotel between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM, concluding an unforgettable full day experience along Peru's southern coast.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Lima
- Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Lima
- Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru