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Ballestas Islands and Huacachina with Buggies and Sandboard from Lima
Product code 5570942P42
From
From USD 50
Dates
Apr 22, 2025 to Apr 18, 2026
Start times
4:00 AM, 3:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-6, Youth ages 7-11, Adult ages 12-64, Senior ages 65-85
Options
Deluxe - Sunset + Picnic, Premium - Pick up from Hotel, Exclusive Private Service, With Pickup from the Airport, Essential - Meeting point
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Duration
17 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
America/Lima
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From
From USD 50
Ballestas Islands and Huacachina with Buggies and Sandboard from Lima





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Duration
17 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
America/Lima
Why Travelers Love This
⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL (basic) option. Full experiences such as Ballestas Islands, buggies and hotel pickup are available only in Premium, Private and Picnic options. Experience Paracas, Ica and the oasis of Huacachina in an experience designed for those who value comfort, good organization and high-level service from Lima. Relax and leave it all to experts as you enjoy a well-structured tour, where every detail is carefully coordinated so you can explore the desert, sea and essence of Peru in one day. Thinking about different travel styles, we have three options: Essential, Premium and Private, each with different benefits and service levels. We suggest you review the information of each alternative before booking, so you can choose the option that best suits your ideal experience.
Overview
⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL (basic) option. Full experiences such as Ballestas Islands, buggies and hotel pickup are available only in Premium, Private and Picnic options. Experience Paracas, Ica and the oasis of Huacachina in an experience designed for those who value comfort, good organization and high-level service from Lima. Relax and leave it all to experts as you enjoy a well-structured tour, where every detail is carefully coordinated so you can explore the desert, sea and essence of Peru in one day. Thinking about different travel styles, we have three options: Essential, Premium and Private, each with different benefits and service levels. We suggest you review the information of each alternative before booking, so you can choose the option that best suits your ideal experience.
What's Included
Included
Taxes and fees included (✔️Included in Premium only)
Organization and assistance throughout the tour
Transportation to and from your hotel (✔️Included in Premium only)
Boat trip to Ballestas Islands (✔️Included in Premium only)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Official Tourism Guide
Traditional vineyard tour with tasting
Buggies and Sandboarding in Huacachina (✔️Included in Premium only)
Not included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is outside the Hotel Ibis Larco Miraflores. The time is confirmed a day earlier. Be punctual, the tolerance is 5 minutes. We also offer pick-up from your hotel for an additional cost.
End point
The meeting point is outside the Hotel Ibis Larco Miraflores. The time is confirmed a day earlier. Be punctual, the tolerance is 5 minutes. We also offer pick-up from your hotel for an additional cost.
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
We will start the morning picking up the travelers from our meeting point: outside the Hotel Ibis Larco Miraflores, located at Av. José Larco 1140, Miraflores. Our guide and bus will be waiting outside the hotel. The maximum waiting time is 5 minutes. The exact meeting time will be confirmed one day before the tour depending on the location of your accommodation. Make sure you arrive on time so you don't miss the service.
Stop 2
4 hours
Stop 2
We will start the day with the arrival at the Port of Chaco, we will have between 30 to 40 minutes to be able to have breakfast and make use of the hygienic services (breakfast not included in the price). A perfect break to start the day with energy!
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 3
After breakfast, we will head to the pier to board a boat to the Ballestas Islands, where we will observe sea lions, seabirds and the geoglyph of the Candelabra. Important: In case of bad weather, access to the islands may be restricted by security. If it happens, we will visit the Paracas National Reserve or Isla Blanca as an alternative. This decision is usually made the same day, shortly before boarding.
Stop 4
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 4
At the end of the boat trip, we will head towards the city of Ica to visit the restaurant Cultur Pisco, where we will have free time for lunch (lunch not included in the price). After the break, we will start a guided tour of the renowned winery Cultur Pisco, famous for the elaboration of pisco, the emblematic distillate of Peruvian grapes. During the tour, we can taste its different varieties and get to know the production process, from harvest to distillation.
Stop 5
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 5
In the afternoon, we will move to the Huacachina Oasis to experience adrenalin-filled experience with our buggies and sandboard tour. On board powerful buggies, expertly conducted, we will tour the imposing dunes of the Iquican desert. You will have the opportunity to practice sandboarding, sliding through the sandy hills in a unique adventure. With a little luck, we will finish the day with an unforgettable view of the sunset on the dunes, from where you can admire the golden landscape of the desert and the beauty of the oasis in all its glory.
Stop 6
4 hours
Stop 6
Finally, after enjoying all the scheduled activities, we will return to your hotel or Airbnb in Lima. Please note that the tour ends between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., so if you have a flight scheduled the same night, we recommend you take precautions. In case your flight is between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., we suggest booking a private tour for comfort, flexibility and punctuality in your return.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
4 reviews
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