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Paracas & Huacachina Full Day Tour from Lima
The Paracas and Huacachina Full Day Tour from Lima is one of the most exciting day trips along the Peruvian coast. This unforgettable adventure combines a wildlife experience at the famous Ballestas Islands in Paracas with an adrenaline-filled desert adventure in the incredible Huacachina Oasis.
During this full-day journey, travelers will explore one of the most important marine ecosystems in Peru and enjoy breathtaking desert landscapes. The tour begins with a scenic drive along the Pacific coast to the charming town of Paracas, where visitors will take a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, often called the “Poor Man’s Galapagos” because of their rich wildlife.
Later, the adventure continues to Huacachina, a spectacular natural oasis surrounded by massive sand dunes. Here, you will experience an unforgettable dune buggy ride and sandboarding adventure across the golden dunes of the Ica desert.
The Paracas and Huacachina Full Day Tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience nature, wildlife and adventure in a single day from Lima.
An UNFORGETTABLE day trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis with Pacha Peru Explorers, Peru’s most highly reviewed tour company.
Explore the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, often called Peru’s “Mini-Galápagos,” where you’ll witness sealions, penguins, and diverse seabirds in their natural environment.
Discover the art of Peruvian pisco-making at a traditional Pisco Vineyard, where you’ll sample different varieties of this iconic spirit and gain an authentic introduction to Peru’s national drink.
At the Huacachina desert oasis, you’ll experience an exclusive 2-hour dune buggy ride and sandboarding activity with the region’s best local operator, all perfectly timed to catch a breathtaking sunset over the dunes.
Throughout your day, our knowledgeable Peruvian hosts will share fascinating stories and insights about local life that you won’t find in any guidebook.
Don’t be a typical tourist, discover the real Peru with Pacha Peru Explorers!
Highlight of the day: An UNFORGETTABLE day trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
The most beautiful oasis in Peru!.
5:30am – 6:00am, Depart Lima – we pick up directly fromyour hotel (San Isidro and Miraflores) for safety and comfort. If staying in an Airbnb just email us. Your booking confirmation will show you your exact pick-up time (depends on where you are staying!)
6:00am – 9:40am, Tourist Transport to Paracas. This is ideal for relaxing on the journey to Paracas. All buses have USB ports. Note that other tour companies mainly use public to save on costs.
10:00am – 12:00pm, Ballestas Islands – 2 hour boat tour of the islands. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos, and just as great. You’ll see sea lions, penguins and lots of birds all in there natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you may even see a dolphin or three!
12:00pm, Depart for the Ica Vineyard.Pisco Vineyard Tour – see how Pisco, Peru’s national drink, is made from the grape to the bottle and try lots of free samples.We will enjoy the atmosphere of the wine winery and have time for photos, lunch, and shopping.
3:00pm – 4:30pm, Arrive in Huacachina Oasis + fune Buggy Ride and Sandboarding (optional) – Hold on tight during your Dune Buggy Ride across the incredible Dunes giving you spectacular views of the Oasis. Sandboards are also includPacha ed for those who wish to Sandboard down the largest dunes in South America.
6:00pm – 10:30pm, You will be dropped off your accommodation back in Lima, tired but happy after an amazing experience!
Or why not go through the 100+ photos you will have taken during the day or chat with some of the people you have gotten to know during the day !
The Pacha Peru Explorers 1 day tour to Paracas and Huacachina really does allow you to maximise your time in Peru and see and do a lot in just one day. Feel free to check the thousands of reviews we have online or check photos and videos of our tour, as this really is a once in a lifetime experience.
At Pacha Peru Explorers, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.
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Meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner).
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Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but due to the higher altitude of the Andes, the temperature can be quite cold, especially at night. We recommend using a duffel bag or backpack, whichever is easiest for you to carry. A good-sized backpack between 20 and 30 liters is also essential.
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“Paracas & Huacachina | Ballestas Islands” can leave any day of the week, from January through December.
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Group Price: US$ 98.00 per person
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We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Pacha Peru Explorers in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.
What type of travelers take this tour?
Our day tour is perfect for ALL types of travelers who are looking to maximize their time in Lima and see some of the most amazing sights in Peru in a short period of time.
65% of our passengers are female, the average passenger age is 31, and we have had people as old as 83, with plenty of families too!
Note: For the Dune Buggy activity, children under 7 or pregnant women are not permitted on the buggy. For the Ballestas Islands, it’s suitable for ages 1 and up.
Why is Pacha Peru Explorers better than trying to do it myself?
Simply put, it is very hard to do this itinerary by yourself without Pacha Peru Explorers. Public buses do NOT go to Huacachina, they only go as far as Ica, so you would have to then arrange separate transport to and from Ica. As well as this, you would also have to coordinate getting to the bus terminals and from the bus terminals on your late return to Lima.
As well as all of this, Pacha Peru Explorers offers a local onboard Travel Assistant fluent in English who you will simply love and Pacha Peru Explorers is a great way to meet people from all over the world.
Finally, when you factor in everything included in our prices, you will see we offer great value for money, something which again is often commented on by passengers after their trip!
What should I bring on this tour?
Both Huacachina and Paracas are sunny towns. The following list of items are recommended:
Where can I leave my luggage when doing tours?
On a day tour, our onboard travel assistants will let you know where you can store your luggage for FREE! Another benefit of traveling with Pacha Peru Explorers.
Of course valuables like cash and passports should always stay with you at all times, like with any bus or flight service!
Is advanced booking recommended?
Yes! Due to Pacha Peru Explorers’s growing reputation as the best way to travel around Peru (which we are very proud of after 10 hard years), our trips can often fill up in advance, so advance booking is recommended. Check the availability using the green button above!
Does traveling on Pacha Peru Explporers help the local communities?
Yes, 100% it does.
Pacha Peru Explorers was founded by Peruvian guys (Marlene & Javier) partnered with local Peruvians to develop a system to allow people discover the Real Peru.
By taking you to places most tourists don’t know about, you are helping local communities who often live below the poverty line to have a source of income. Simply buying some breakfast snacks or a water here or there really helps these communities.
As well as this, 95% of our staff are young Peruvians and we pay more than other travel and bus companies. They often use their salaries to help their families (here in Peru it is common kids, parents and grandparents to all live in the same small house).
Remember, most tourists either fly with billion dollar airlines or go on public buses owned by millionaires and make no stops between stops and don’t benefit local communities.
Don’t be a Typical Tourist, Discover the REAL Peru, and make this a win-win for you and for local Peruvians.
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