Ica – Paracas – Huacachina Full Day

Spend a full day in Ica, Paracas, and Huacachina, an experience designed for travelers who want to make the most of their time and discover the best of southern Peru. This tour combines the natural beauty of the sea, the mystery of the desert, and the energy of a unique oasis in the middle of the dunes. From the stunning marine wildlife of the Ballestas Islands to the adrenaline rush of buggies and sandboarding in Huacachina, every moment of this adventure invites you to enjoy, explore, and create unforgettable memories.

Highlights

Departure from Lima in comfortable and safe tourist transportation.
Boat excursion around the Ballestas Islands to observe unique marine wildlife.
Panoramic view of the enigmatic Paracas Candelabra geoglyph.
Free time at Paracas Bay to stroll, shop for handicrafts, or take photographs.
Visit to a vineyard in Ica with tasting of wines, piscos, and macerated drinks.
Afternoon adventure in the Huacachina desert with buggy rides and sandboarding practice.
Free time at the Huacachina oasis to enjoy the scenery and take a boat ride.
Return to Lima with direct transfer to your hotel.

🌍Travel Itinerary

📅Transfer

Get ready for an exciting one-day adventure exploring the rich region of Ica, Paracas, and the mystical oasis of Huacachina. This experience allows you to enjoy the desert, marine wildlife, and sand dunes, offering a unique combination of landscapes and unforgettable activities. Your journey begins at 5:00 a.m. with departure from Lima to Paracas. Our staff will pick you up from your hotel and take you to your first destination, the Paracas Bay. Once there, we’ll head to the pier to begin the sea excursion.

📅Tour

We’ll board modern speedboats equipped with life jackets for a guided tour of the Ballestas Islands. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to admire El Candelabro, a famous geoglyph carved into the sand, similar to the Nazca Lines. During the two-hour tour, you’ll observe diverse marine life, including large colonies of seabirds, Humboldt penguins, sea lions, dolphins, guanay cormorants, boobies, and more. At the end of the maritime tour, around 11:00 a.m., you’ll have an hour of free time to explore Paracas Bay. You can take photos, buy local handicrafts, and enjoy the coastal atmosphere. At 12:00 p.m., we’ll depart in tourist transportation to Ica and the Huacachina Oasis. At 1:00 p.m., we’ll arrive at the Nietto Vineyard, where you’ll have the chance to taste a wide variety of wines, piscos, pisco creams, macerated drinks, and mistelas. The next stop on your tour is Huacachina, an oasis surrounded by tall sand dunes. At 3:00 p.m., the thrilling adventure circuit begins, where you’ll experience an exciting buggy ride across the dunes and try sandboarding. This activity lasts about one hour, after which you’ll have free time to stroll around the oasis, enjoy boat rides, and take more photos.

📅Return

After this exciting day, we’ll return to Lima, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel to rest and reflect on your incredible adventure through Ica, Paracas, and Huacachina.

Includes

Tourist transportation service with air conditioning.
All taxes and fees included.
Packed breakfast and lunch.
Dune buggies and sandboarding equipment.
Life jackets in Paracas.
Official tour guide (accredited by MINCETUR).

Not included

Personal expenses.
Tips.

Recommendations

Seasonal clothing.
Sunscreen.
Sunglasses.
Water bottle.
Extra money.
Camera (optional).

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does the tour start and end?

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.

What does the excursion in Paracas include?

It includes a speedboat tour around the Ballestas Islands, where you can see the famous Candelabro geoglyph and observe diverse marine wildlife such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, dolphins, and seabirds.

What activities can be done in Huacachina?

At the Huacachina oasis, you can enjoy an exciting dune buggy ride, practice sandboarding, and have free time to stroll around the oasis or take a boat ride.

Does the experience include cultural or gastronomic visits?

Yes. During the tour, you’ll visit a traditional vineyard in Ica, where you’ll enjoy a tasting of wines, piscos, pisco creams, macerated drinks, and mistelas.