Paracas and Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas Islands and Sand Boarding
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Paracas and Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas Islands and Sand Boarding

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Miraflores District, Lima Peru

Pickup at your hotel/hostel in Lima. Direct bus to Paracas.

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: Oasis of Huacachina, Urb. Sebastian Barranca L- 19, Ica 11000 Peru

Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America.

Duration: 4 hours

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Included
  • Guided bus transport
  • Ballestas Islands Tour in Paracas
  • Dune Buggy and Sandboarding in Huacachina
  • Hotel/hostel pickups and drop-offs
  • Entry/Admission - Islas Ballestas
  • Entry/Admission - Oasis of Huacachina
Not included
  • Food and drinks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We recommend you to bring the following items:
  • Please bring breakfast with you (direct bus).
  • Please don’t be late, as bus must leave on time to do Ballestas Islands at 10:00 am.
  • 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.
  • Important holidays: Easter weekend April 18-21 and July 28-30 is Independence Day Celebration in Peru: The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time, Sandboarding/dunebuggy (Huacachina) only 1 hour (all operators) and Ballestas Islands (Paracas) only1 hour and 30 minutes (all operators)
  • Adult pricing applies to all travellers
  • Warm weather all year round. Light-weight jumper/jacket for speedboat ride to Ballestas. Closed-toe footwear for Sandboarding.
  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
Reviews
4.8
29
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Jastinder D
5 | 2019-09-24

One of the best tours I have ever taken. Carta, our guide, was exceptional and he took great care of everyone and made sure everyone had good time!

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Yelena G
5 | 2019-09-13

This tour was awesome especially the dune buggies and sand boarding. Aaron our tour guide couldn't have been any better. He was intuitive, energetic, and fun. One thing to keep in mind, the boat trip to Ballestas Islands is chilly so be prepared. Overall a great tour!

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Jennifer B
5 | 2019-09-05

Lisa Marie greeted us at McDonald's very early in the morning to start our day. She was able to keep our very large group on track and on time for all excursions. The Ballestas Islands were beautiful, and it's no wonder why the local people have dubbed them the "poor man's Galapagos". We were able to see dolphins, penguins, HUGE sea lions, and many different species of birds. It was wonderful, but still wasn't the end of the day! We headed to sand boarding and sand dunning next. So much fun! I wish we had spent a full day there. The sunset was magnificent and peaceful. Bring a scarf to avoid windburn. Local people also sell face masks if you don't want to bring a scarf. McDonald's was closed for some reason when we returned. It was around midnight, but they are normally opened 24 hours. We needed WIFI to order an Uber, and Lisa Marie was able to find a solution for us at a hostel across the street. She was a master problem solver as she was able to think on her feet and pull other resources for several travelers who needed assistance in one way or another. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. She was the icing on the cake of a very wonderful day!

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Nimfa W
5 | 2019-08-26

Lisa was great fluent both in English and Spanish. My boys had a great time with sand boarding and dune buggy. The Islas Ballestas was my favorite and will do it again and book peru hop again on pur next trip. On time pick up and very organized.

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Vernice K
5 | 2019-07-30

Funny guides and good organisation! We saw pinguins, and did a sandboarding and sandbuggitour. and we are so sorry, that we had no more money for tip for carlos and carlos!

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Lilliam M
5 | 2019-07-29

Our family of 4, including two teens, loved this tour. It starts early and ends late but we think it was worth it.

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Christine C
4 | 2019-07-22

This is an experience unlike any other in South America. The Ballestas Islands gave us the chance to see penguins, Peruvian boobies, and sea lions fairly up-close. The dune buggy ride made the trip for me. It's sort of like riding on a roller coaster without a rail--very exhilerating in a beautiful desert that expands as far as you can see. The sandboarding was a bit of a let down, as you can't attach in bindings as you would a snowboard, so have to ride the board on your stomach. It was like sledding on sand--worth trying, but not the highlight. I liked that the tour didn't feel rushed from one activity to the next; there was enough down-time to check out local shops/restaurants and enjoy your surroundings.

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Yulia N
4 | 2019-05-07

The greatest part was Huacachina and sand boarding there. a lot of adrenaline and positive emotions. on the negative side- the voucher said that the bus will come between 5:15 and 6 am (what an interval) and it came even later at 6:15 am. there were no penguins in Paracas and the guide said that there are rarely here as they have to come all way from Antarctica to Peru . But Huacachina part overcame all negatives. plus the guides were really fun. overall impression was very positive

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mhawke
5 | 2018-06-19

It's a long day, but worth it. The coach is very modern, and extremely comfortable. Our tour guide - Joao was friendly and informative, making sure everyone knew what they were doing and where they had to be. The Ballestas Islands were incredible, like something off the TV and Huacachina was amazing, just wish we had longer there. The sand boarding in the desert was a highlight.

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Rosina J
3 | 2018-04-06

Tour was great if you're used to flying solo, seeing and doing everything independently - not really made for the people who want a guide to show you around and explain things. There was a mix of people from different groups so at times it was confusing to know where you were going and which bus you should take.

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Gisel N
5 | 2018-04-01

This tour was amazing!

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