Live an unforgettable experience of a whole day starting from Lima towards Ica, discover the Huacachina desert and the Ballestas Islands.
09:00 AM – Paracas Beach:
Start the excursion to the Ballestas Islands. We will enter the El Chaco tourist pier and board the boats for a 1-hour journey to the islands. Along the way, you will see the Paracas Candelabra, sea lions, penguins, and a wide variety of guano birds.
01:00 PM – Pisco Tasting:
Arrive at a renowned wine and pisco winery, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch with traditional Ica dishes (optional). Afterwards, head to the tasting room to sample over 5 varieties of wines, piscos, and local liquor creams.
03:30 PM – Huacachina Oasis:
Arrive at the famous Huacachina Oasis, also known as the “Oasis of America.” Here, we will engage in thrilling dune buggy rides as we race up and down the towering Ica sand dunes, giving you the sensation of a roller coaster ride in the sand. At the top, we’ll go sandboarding down the dunes, a must-try desert activity. Afterwards, you’ll have some free time to explore the oasis at your leisure.
05:00 PM / 06:30 PM – Return to Lima:
The departure time from Huacachina depends on the tubular option selected.
1-hour tubular ride: Departure at 05:00 PM.
2-hours Sunset tubular ride: Departure at 06:30 PM.
During the journey back to Lima, we will make a short stop to use the bathrooms and purchase snacks.
Estimated arrival in Lima: between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM, depending on the option selected and traffic conditions.