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!
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!)
Breakfast Stop & Peruvian Horse Dance Show – We stop for the chance to try a unique breakfast straight from the bread ovens of Mirasur – Enjoy some of the freshest baked bread in Peru and watch the local horses as they show the traditional dance of Caballos del Paso – yes, the horses dance! (breakfast not included)
Bus arrives to Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea.
Night in Paracas. Walk by the calm beach and catch the beautiful sunset or enjoy some of Peru's tastiest seafood in this 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.
Paracas National Reserve – Guided tour of 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.
