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). Afterward, 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. Afterward, 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 restrooms and purchase snacks.
Estimated arrival in Lima: between 10:00 PM and 11:30 PM, depending on the option selected and traffic conditions.