Lima: Ballestas Islands, Winery & Huacachina Oasis Private Tour
Enjoy a private and unique experience exploring the famous Ballestas Islands admiring rocky formations and unique sea animals living in their natural habitat. Explore a winery and taste unique wines, piscos and macerados. Enjoy a delicious lunch and practice sandboarding and buggy rides over the sand dunes of Huacachina.
Stop At: Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve, Pisco Peru
Meet your guide at your centrally located Lima hotel for an early morning 4:30 a.m. pickup. Relax on the drive out to Paracas and enjoy a prepared breakfast when the sun comes up. Upon arrival in Paracas around 7:30 a.m, head straight to the Paracas dock to catch the first boat of the day to the Ballestas Islands, also known as the Mini Galapagos.
Enjoy your visit to these rocky islands rich in marine fauna with animals such as the blue-footed booby, guanay guano bird, Humboldt penguins and seals such as the sea-lions and fur seals. On your way back to Paracas, do not miss the Candelabro geoglyph, believed to be used as a navigational guide and part of the Nazca culture.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Huacachina, Huacachina, Ica Region
Later, go on a winery tour and taste some of the best wines and piscos (the official Peruvian drink) in all their varieties. Then, enjoy a delicious peruvian lunch with drinks included.
Finally, head south towards Ica region. Here, get amazed with the nature of the Oasis of Huacachina. Explore the sand dunes of Ica with V8 modified vehicles (Buggies) and practice sandboarding, a rush of adrenaline in the middle of desert. Later, enjoy some free time taking a bunch of pictures and walking around the lagoon of the Oasis.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Lima, Lima, Lima Region
Arrive back to Lima at 19:30 (Approximate time)
Sample Menu • Sopa Seca
• Papa a la Huancaina
• Chaufa de Mariscos
• Causa limena
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Minimum drinking age is 18 years"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian and vegan meals available)."
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
04:30 AM
Duration: 15 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
• Optional pickups and drop offs from/to Lima Airport, Port of Callao and nearby hotels in Callao and San Miguel Area can be included with an extra of US$ 20.00 extra per person.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.