Huacachina Sandboarding & Ballestas Islands Tour from Lima

4:30 am: We will pick you up from your hotel and leave for Paracas Beach Resort (trip duration approximately 3 hours). We will make a stop in Chilca to enjoy a delicious breakfast of pork and tamales (not included in the price).

9:00 am: Arrival at the Paracas Beach Resort. You will go to Puerto El Chaco accompanied by the tour guide, where you will have a wonderful tour to the Ballestas Islands. You’ll be able to see all the wildlife in the area, such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, black or guanay cormorants, flamingos, parihuanas, and various sea birds.

The sea lions as well as the penguins will probably approach our boat, so you’ll be able to see them up close. Thousands of seabirds fly between the islands, and their nests can be seen on the rocks. You will also see the Candelabra — the tour guide will tell you about the different hypotheses about its formation (approximately 1 hour 40 minutes).

At the end of the excursion there will be time to buy some snacks and drinks. After this, we will go to a candy store, where we will taste the traditional artisanal chocoteja, as well as alfajores, jams, artisanal cookies, stuffed mouse, etc.

11:00 am: Departure to the city of Ica.

12:00 pm: Arrival and excursion to the Oasis of La Huacachina, located just 5 km from the center of the city of Ica. In this beautiful lagoon you can enjoy the peace of the place and have some free time to walk and take pictures.

Dune buggy tour and sandboarding in the Huacachina sand dunes. This tour is both thrilling and beautiful, transporting you at high speeds deep into the desert to see the huge sand dunes on the coast. These mountains of sand are beautiful and surreal — and the ride is in safe, fully-equipped UTV vehicles, with an experienced driver and safety gear provided throughout.

2:30 pm: The guide will take you to the restaurant where the world-renowned Pisco is made. The Winery of Piscos and Wines was founded in 1856 — very old facilities that reflect the history of Pisco and the artisanal tradition of making Pisco since the 16th century. After visiting the winery facilities, visitors will be invited to taste and/or try the main products made in the winery: wines, Piscos, Pisco creams, macerados, and mistelas.

4:30 pm: Departure to Chincha.

5:30 pm: Stop in Chincha at La Bodega — wine and pisco tasting along with a live show of folk music and dance to the sound of the Cajón, plus a dance competition.

6:00 pm: Departure to the city of Lima.

9:00 pm: Arrival in Lima.

Duration: Full day, approximately 4:30 am to 9:30 pm.

We offer free hotel pick-up if your hotel is located in Miraflores, Barranco, or Lima Centre.
All dune buggy transportation is carried out in safe, well-maintained UTV vehicles.