Paracas Ica Huacachina 1 day tour
Highlights
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Departure from Lima in comfortable and safe tourist transportation
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Maritime excursion through the Ballestas Islands to observe unique marine fauna
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Panoramic view of the enigmatic Paracas Candelabra
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Free time in Paracas Bay to walk, buy handicrafts or take photographs
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Visit to a winery in Ica with wine, pisco and macerated spirits tasting
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Afternoon of adventure in the Huacachina desert with buggy rides and sandboarding practice
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Free time at the Huacachina oasis to enjoy the landscape and boat rides
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Return to Lima with direct transfer to your hotel
Travel Itinerary
Embark on an exciting day trip to explore Ica, Paracas, and the magical Huacachina. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the desert and the coastal wonders in this unique regional experience.
Transfer
Departure at 5:00 a.m. from Lima to Paracas. Our office staff will pick you up from your hotel to head to the first place of visit, the Paracas Beach, and then we will proceed to the maritime pier.
Tour
Board the speedboats, put on life jackets, and begin the guided maritime tour to the Ballestas Islands with observation of the Candelabro. You will enjoy an enriching tour of approximately 2 hours through the whimsical natural rock formations that host an important marine fauna, such as large colonies of guano birds, Humboldt Penguins, friendly Sea Lions, Dolphins, Guanays, Boobies, and more.
At 11:00 a.m., after the tour, you will have 1 free hour to stroll around Paracas Bay, where you can take photos, buy crafts, and explore.
At 12:00 p.m., travel by tourist mobility to Ica - Huacachina.
Around 1:00 p.m., arrive in Ica to visit the Nietto winery where you can taste a variety of wines, piscos, pisco creams, macerated drinks, and mistelas.
At 3:00 p.m., the adventure circuit in the Huacachina dunes will begin, where you will enjoy an adrenaline-filled ride on sand buggies and also have the opportunity to practice sandboarding. The circuit lasts approximately one hour. Then you will have free time to stroll around the Oasis, take boat rides, take photos, and buy crafts.
Return
After this exciting day, we will return to Lima, where you will be dropped off at your hotel to rest and remember your incredible adventure in Ica, Paracas, and Huacachina.
What's included?
Includes
- Tourist transportation service with air conditioning.
- All taxes and fees included.
- Packed breakfast and lunch.
- Dune buggies and sandboarding boards.
- Life jackets in Paracas.
- Official tour guide (accredited by MINCETUR).
Does not include
- Personal expenses
- Tips
We Recommend Bringing
- Seasonal clothing.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Water bottle.
- Extra money.
- Camera (optional).
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour starts at 5:00 a.m. departing from Lima and ends at night with a direct return to your hotel in the same city.
It includes a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, where you will be able to observe the famous Candelabro and the varied marine fauna such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, dolphins and guano birds.
In the Huacachina oasis you can enjoy an exciting dune buggy ride, practice sandboarding and have free time to walk around the oasis or take a boat ride.
Yes, during the tour you will visit a wine cellar in Ica, where you will taste wines, piscos, pisco creams, macerates and mistelas.
