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A green off-road vehicle in a desert with sand dunes and a cloudy sky. 1
A group of people in a desert with a dune buggy and snowboards. 2
A dune buggy with a person sitting on top, set against a desert landscape with a sunset. 3
A desert landscape with sand dunes, a vehicle, and people. 4
A group of people on a sand dune with snowboards, a red off-road vehicle, and a clear blue sky. 5
By Paracas Holiday
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,127 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover three wonders of Peru in one day! Sail to the Ballestas Islands and observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and the mysterious Candelabro. Explore the Paracas National Reserve, visiting Red Beach, La Mina Beach, La Catedral, and spectacular natural viewpoints. Enjoy free time to have lunch by the sea in Playa Lagunillas and end your adventure by touring the impressive dunes of Huacachina in a buggy and practicing sandboarding. An experience that combines marine wildlife, beaches, desert, and adrenaline, with options to finish in Huacachina, Ica, or Paracas.

Activity location

  • Islas Ballestas
    • 11660, Paracas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Like Xplorer Peru
    • 11550, Paracas, Ica, Peru

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Paracas: Full Day Ballestas Islands, National Reserve and Huacachina

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 5,381.78 x 2 AdultsP 10,763.56
Paid at activityP 1,490.44
Total
Price is P 12,254.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bilingual English/Spanish guide.
  • Inclusions
    Speedboat.
  • Inclusions
    Life jacket.
  • Inclusions
    Paracas - Huacachina transfer.
  • Inclusions
    Group service.
  • Inclusions
    Return transfer to Ica or Paracas, depending on the reserved option.
  • Inclusions
    Tubular and sabdoarding 1 hour.
  • Inclusions
    Tour Paracas National Reserve tourist mobility.
  • Exclusions
    Adult Tourist Income Ballestas Islands and Reserve
  • Exclusions
    Tourist income child Ballestas Islands and Reserve
  • Exclusions
    Tourism revenue in Huacachina
  • Exclusions
    Food.
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance.

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Ballestas Islands: Children from 1 year old.
    • Tubing (buggy) and sandboarding: Children from 5 years old, accompanied by a responsible adult.
    • Physical condition: Participants must be in good health and have adequate physical conditions to carry out adventure activities such as buggy and sandboarding.
    • Weather conditions: If the Ballestas Islands are closed due to sea conditions, the alternative tour to Isla Blanca will be held.

Activity itinerary

Islas Ballestas

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
07:45 a.m. Meeting point or Reception at our Like Xplorer Peru office. 08 : 00 a. m. Tour to the Ballestas Islands (1 hour and 30 minutes) Sail on a modern yacht across the Pacific Ocean, accompanied by a guide in Spanish and English. During the tour you will see: The Candelabro: Mysterious geoglyph of the Paracas peninsula. Ballestas Islands: Impressive rock formations. Marine fauna: Sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and various seabirds in their natural habitat. 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. approx. | Return to the pier Disembark at the Paracas tourist pier and end of the sea tour. Important: Schedules may vary depending on maritime conditions and the provisions of the Port Authority.

Paracas National Reserve

  • 5h
  • Admission ticket not included
Free time in Paracas Enjoy free time to have breakfast, walk along the bay, take photographs, or visit the craft shops. 10:45 a.m. Meeting point Passenger reception at our Like Xplorer Peru office to continue with the second part of the tour. 11:00 a.m. Paracas National Reserve Tour Start of the guided tour of Playa Supay, La Catedral, Playa Roja, Playa La Mina, and Playa Lagunillas, where you will have free time to have lunch (lunch not included). 03 : 00 p.m. Return to Paracas

Huacachina

  • 5h
3:10 p.m. Transfer to Huacachina (Ica) Departure from Paracas to the Huacachina oasis. Trip of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. 05:00 p.m. Adventure in Tubular (Buggy) and Sandboarding – 1 hour Enjoy an exciting adventure through the dunes of Huacachina on a buggy. Practice sandboarding and take breaks to take photographs of the impressive desert landscapes. 06:30 p.m. – 07:00 p.m. End of the adventure in Huacachina At the end, you can choose one of the following options: Huacachina: Service completion in the oasis. Ica Center or bus terminal: Approximately 25-minute transfer. Paracas: Return transfer of approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. End of service. Note: - The schedules are approximate and may vary depending on traffic - Passengers can leave their luggage at our office while enjoying the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Islas Ballestas
    • 11660, Paracas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Like Xplorer Peru
    • 11550, Paracas, Ica, Peru
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Like Xplorer Peru
    • 11550, Paracas, Ica, Peru

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