Tour Availability

Every Day

Arrival City

Lima

Minimum Age

6

Maximum Age

60

Group Size

2 - 12

Difficulty

Easy

Overview

Experience a thrilling full-day adventure exploring the stunning landscapes of Ica and Paracas. Begin with a visit to the Paracas National Reserve, renowned for its dramatic coastal scenery and rich biodiversity. Take a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, where you’ll see an abundance of wildlife, including sea lions, penguins, and various seabirds. In the afternoon, head to Ica to visit the Huacachina Oasis, a picturesque desert lagoon surrounded by towering sand dunes. Enjoy a thrilling sandboarding experience or a dune buggy ride over the vast desert. This tour offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and exciting activities in Peru’s southern coast.

Day 1 :

Ballestas Islands and La Huacachina Oasis

Larcomar Street , in front of the Marriot hotel. 4.30am
At the indicated time, the official tourist guide, together with the mobility, will leave for the Paracas Beach Resort, (trip duration approximately 3 hours).
We will make a stop in Chilca to enjoy a delicious breakfast based on pork rinds and tamales (not included).
09:00 am Arrival at the Paracas Beach Resort, you will go to Puerto El Chaco accompanied by the tour guide, from that place you will depart on modern gliders where you can enjoy a wonderful tour to the Ballestas Islands, in addition to appreciating this wonder of nature along with the wild marine life 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 come to the boat and you will be able to appreciate the gift of nature. Thousands of seabirds fly between the islands and their nests can be seen on the rocks. They will also appreciate the chandelier; The guide will narrate the different hypotheses about its formation (approximately 01:40 hours).
At the end of the excursion there will be time to buy and eat breakfast – juices, etc. Then the guide will take you to the famous stand called Dulcería Viviana, where you 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 The guide will take you to the ''Cultur Pisco'' Restaurant, where the grape spirit, known worldwide as Pisco, is made. It is a Tourist Winery of Piscos and Wines Founded in 1856. Very old facilities that reflect the history of Pisco and the artisanal tradition of making Pisco since the 16th century, guided by an experienced winery worker. 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. Accompanied with dynamic phrases typical of the city of Ica.
02:30 pm Arrival and excursion to the Oasis of La Huacachina, which is located just 5 km from the center of the city of Ica. In this beautiful lagoon you can enjoy the tranquility of the place and walk around in search of good photos.
Then the guide will give the instructions to get on the famous sand carts, where you will experience an unforgettable moment of adventure and full adrenaline, where you will speed through the Dunes, you will also be able to slide on boards known as Sandboarding.
04:30 pm Departure towards Chincha.
05:30 pm Technical Stop in Asia.
06:00 pm Departure to the city of Lima.
09:00 pm Arrival at the starting point