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A boat named MARCO ANTONIO II on a body of water with mountains in the background. 2
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By ALTURISMO TOURS

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RMĀ 230 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 17h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the natural wonder of the beautiful Ballestas Islands
    • Enjoy an exciting adventure sand boarding in the Huacachina desert
    • Savor the bright flavors of Ica's local food with varying flavor influences
    • Take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands and spot the local wildlife
    • Experience a combination of beautiful nature and thrilling activities

Activity location

    • Lima
    • Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Lima
    • Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Round-trip tourist bus
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    Pickup service at fixed boarding points (Option 1)
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off (Option 2 or 3)
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    Ballestas Islands boat tour
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    Wildlife viewing of sea lions, penguins, and guano birds at the Ballestas Islands
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    Lifejacket
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    Tasting
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    Pisco and wine tasting (for travellers +18)
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    Visit Huacachina Lagoon
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    Stories and legends
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    Huacachina Sunset (Option 3)
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    Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
  • Exclusions
    Food
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    Taxes $8,5 USD
  • Exclusions
    Buggies and Sandboard $10 USD or $18 (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Pets
    • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, Children under 6 years, People with high blood pressure

What you can expect

  • Live an unforgettable experience of a whole day starting from Lima towards Ica, discover the Huacachina desert and the Ballestas Islands.

    09:00 AM – Paracas Beach:
    Start the excursion to the Ballestas Islands. We will enter the El Chaco tourist pier and board the boats for a 1-hour journey to the islands. Along the way, you will see the Paracas Candelabra, sea lions, penguins, and a wide variety of guano birds.

    01:00 PM – Pisco Tasting:
    Arrive at a renowned wine and pisco winery, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch with traditional Ica dishes (optional). Afterward, head to the tasting room to sample over 5 varieties of wines, piscos, and local liquor creams.

    03:30 PM – Huacachina Oasis:
    Arrive at the famous Huacachina Oasis, also known as the ā€œOasis of America.ā€ Here, we will engage in thrilling dune buggy rides as we race up and down the towering Ica sand dunes, giving you the sensation of a roller coaster ride in the sand. At the top, we’ll go sandboarding down the dunes, a must-try desert activity. Afterward, you’ll have some free time to explore the oasis at your leisure.

    05:00 PM / 06:30 PM – Return to Lima:
    The departure time from Huacachina depends on the tubular option selected.

    1-hour tubular ride: Departure at 05:00 PM.
    2-hours Sunset tubular ride: Departure at 06:30 PM.

    During the journey back to Lima, we will make a short stop to use the restrooms and purchase snacks.
    Estimated arrival in Lima: between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM, depending on the option selected and traffic conditions.

Location

Activity location

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    • Lima
    • Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Lima
    • Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru