Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!
This 1-day tour from Lima to Paracas & Huacachina Oasis is #1 ranked and a MUST-DO for all travelers to Peru! The ONLY company with huge private luxury buses, this tour is ideal for travelers wanting to see and do a lot in a short space of time.
The most reviewed tour company in Peru, with fun and friendly local Peruvian guides, will ensure you have a once-in-a-lifetime experience away from the crowds.
Paracas-you’ll embark on an incredible speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands, to see colonies of sea lions, penguins, and much more!
Huacachina - After a delicious lunch, explore Huacachina Oasis Desert in a Dune Buggy and go SandBoarding on the highest dunes in South America.
Bonus - watch the sunset over the stunning Oasis in a secluded area away from the crowds.
Pickup and Dropoff in Lima included (more info below)
Luxury Safe Buses with Aircon, USB charging ports, Onboard toilets, and classic movies on board (note: other companies use small cramped minivans - ask them!)
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Miraflores District, Lima Peru
Depart from Lima around 6:00 am, direct to Paracas, arriving around 9:45 am.
Stop At: Paracas, Paracas, Ica Region
Arrive in Paracas around 9:45 am, you will then go with your guide to port to board the boat for the tour to Ballestas Island.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Islas Ballestas, Paracas 11660 Peru
Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Huacachina, Huacachina, Ica Region
Depart from Paracas to Huacachina at 1:30 pm, arriving around 2:45.
You will have free time until 4:00 pm, when the buggy and sandboarding tour starts.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Huacachina, Huacachina, Ica Region
Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Miraflores, Miraflores, Arequipa Region
Arrive back in Lima around 11:45 pm, we will drop your off at your accommodation.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Most travelers can participate"
"We pick up from hotels and hostels located in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and some in Lima downtown."
"Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina."
"Food is not included, although we have discounts in many restaurants."
"See itinerary for hour by hour plan."
"Minimum age for the buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years"
"The bus will arrive back in Lima around 11:30 pm - midnight"
"The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
05:30 AM
Duration: 16 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative.
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 5:05 am and 5:15 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:15 am and 5:45 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 6:00 am and 6:20 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in the Airport will be confirmed via chat
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.