Escape From Lima and spend a night in the sunny beach town of Paracas before going on to South America's only desert Oasis! Speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands, visit the Paracas National Reserve and spend a night in the Los Frayles Residencial Hotel. For those who want to see more.
Pick ups are between 6:00-7:00am. Make sure to be ready on time at your pick-up location. Paracas and Huacachina stay sunny all year round so make sure to prepare accordingly! No need to bring food with you as a breakfast stop at Peru's freshest bakery included. Food is not included although we have great discounts in many restaurants!Pickup at your hotel/hostel in Lima.
Breakfast stop at the unique bread oven – freshest bread in Peru!
Secret Slave Tunnels – Take a tour through the secret underground tunnels that were used to smuggle slaves in the XVII century, spanning over 17km and only recently discovered!
Bus arrives to Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea.
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 there natural habitat.
Tour of Paracas National Reserve – one of South America’s biggest protected desert reserves. Stunning Pacific coastline where desert meets ocean.
Direct bus from Paracas to Huacachina, a small natural oasis located in the Ica desert.
2 hours of dune buggying and sandboarding – 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.
Bus back to Lima. You will be dropped off at your hotel/hostel.
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.
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: For the Independence weekend the Dunebuggy & Sandboarding Tours (Huacachina) on these dates will last only one hour in duration. This is the same for ALL tour operators.