FULL DAY PARACAS & HUACACHINA

A full day tour from Lima where you can see the beach town of Paracas and desert oasis of Huacachina in just 1 single day. For those who are looking for something to do close to Lima but are short on time.

Price: $129

OUR HIGHLIGHTS

PARACAS

Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat.

HUACACHINA

Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America.

Free hotel/hostel pickups and dropoffs in Lima. Avoid ripoffs and unsafe taxis.

NOTES

suitcase Don't be late, as bus must leave on time to do Ballestas Islands at 10:00am
suitcase Bring suncream, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
exclusive Please bring breakfast with you (direct bus).
unique Food is not included, although we have discounts in many restaurants.

SEE ITINERARY FOR HOUR BY HOUR PLAN

ITINERARY

05:30am - 06:00am

Depart Lima - we pick up directly from hostels and hotels for safety and comfort. If staying in an Airbnb just email us. Your booking confirmation (ticket) will show you your exact pick-up time (depends on where you are staying!)

06:00am - 10:00am

Direct bus to Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea

10:00am - 12:00pm

2-hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos, but just as great, where you'll see sea lions, penguins and lots of birds all in their natural habitat.

12:00pm - 13:30pm

Free time in Paracas to explore and have lunch at one of the local restaurants.

13:30pm - 15:00pm

Direct bus from Paracas to Huacachina - a small natural osis located in the Ica desert.

15:00pm - 16:00pm

Free time to explore the oasis.

16:00pm - 18:00pm

2 hour dunebuggy and sandboarding tour - Ride the dune buggies up and sandboard down the biggest dunes in South America. A once in a lifetime experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America.

19:00pm - 23:45pm

Bus back to Lima. You will be dropped off at your hotel/hostel

WHAT'S INCLUDED

INCLUDED:

  • Guided bus transport
  • Ballestas Islands Tour in Paracas
  • Personal Transport From Paracas to Huacachina
  • Dunebuggy and Sandboarding Tour in Huacachina
  • Hotel/hostel pickups and drop offs

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Food

IMPORTANT NOTES

29 March – 1 April 2018 Semana Santa

29 March – 1 April 2018 SEMANA SANTA

Easter weekend holidays. We will not be able to assist you booking any accommodations during this period. Please book in advance.

NOTE: Fort the Easter (Semana Santa) weekend the Ballestas Islands Tours (Paracas) on these dates will last only one and a half hours in duration. This is the same for ALL tour operators.


29 March – 1 April 2018 Semana Santa

I27, 28 & 29 JULY 2018 – INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS (PERU)

Biggest public holidays of the year. Accommodation in larger dorm room sizes may apply during these dates.

NOTE: For the Independence weekend the Ballestas Islands Tours (Paracas) on these dates will last only one and a half hours in duration. This is the same for ALL tour operators.

NOTE: Pela semana da Independência, o passeio de bugre e surf na areia (Huacachina) nessas datas, terá uma hora de duração. Isso é o mesmo para TODOS operadores turísticos.

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