On this full day tour of Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Ica and Huacachina, you will be transported along the Pan-American highway to the beautiful coastline of Paracas for a boat tour of the majestic Ballestas Islands. Full of wildlife and beauty, the islands are home to the extensive biodiversity of the Pacific Ocean, and the nearby ‘Candelabra petroglyph’. In Ica you will be treated to a tour of the the award winning Vitivinicola Winery. And finally to complete the tour, you will discover the emerald green waters of the oasis of Huacachina. All the while immersing yourself in an adrenaline packed Sand Buggy and Sandboarding experience over the surface of its golden dunes.
5:00am: Pick up from your hotel in Lima.
Travel 245km along Pan-American highway to Paracas, a tourist resort in the province of Pisco. Stopping for breakfast in the city of Chincha on the way (optional). Arrive in Paracas at approximately 7:45am.
08:00am: Depart in a tourist boat to the Ballestas Islands (with group of 12-15 people and tour guide). Here you can appreciate the famous Candelabra, an immense petroglyph located in the Bay of Independence in Paracas. 30 minutes offshore you will observe the biodiversity of marine fauna and marine birds resident in the Ballestas Islands. These include Guaneras, Peruvian Piquero, Cormorant Guanay, Cormorant of Red Legs, Zarcillo, Peruvian Pelican, Humboldt Penguin, Sea lions and dolphins. After 2 hours, you will return to shore in Paracas.
10:00am: 1-hour drive to the city of Ica.
11:00am: Visit to the award winning Crafts Vitivinicola Winery ‘El Catador or ‘Nieto’. Here you will learn about the artisanal wine and pisco making processes and have a taste of the liquors made in the winery.
1:00pm: Take lunch in Ica (optional) and drive to Huacachina.
4:30pm: Visit the Oasis Lagoon of Huacachina. A natural oasis located 5km west of Ica. It’s emerald green waters are surrounded by huge sand dunes and an abundance of palm trees and eucalyptus trees (introduced species). It is also home to the carob tree species known as Huarango, which is used for resting migratory birds that pass through this region. Here you will take a 90 minute tour in beach buggy (tubular). An activity perfect for people who like speed, adrenaline and wind in their face! And do not mind a sand bath from the buggy climbing up and down the massive dunes! At the end of the tour you will return to the Oasis of Huacachina to walk alongside the lagoon and take photos.
6:30pm: Depart Huacachina to drive back to Lima.
10:30pm: Drop off at your hotel in Lima.
The tour includes
- Pick up from the Hotel in Lima
- Private transport to/from Paracas, Ica and Huacachina
- Professional English/Spanish speaking tour guide
- Entrance ticket to Ballestas Islands
- Ballestas Island Tour including tour guide and boat (up to 15 passengers)
- Entrance ticket to the winery ‘El Catador’ in Ica
- Huacachina tour including instructors and Sandboards
- Sand Buggy (groups of 4 to 6 people)
- Permanent Assistance throughout
- Private transport back to hotel in Lima at the end
The tour does not include
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Water and Snacks
- Tips and Gratuities
Recommendations for this tour
- Original passport – expiration date no less than 7 months
- Walking shoes or light shoes or tennis shoes
- Canteen water bottle as you should drink plenty of fluid on the tour
- Raincoat or long poncho during the rainy season
- Long sleeve shirts
- Long pants
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Wide-brimmed hat – UPV is strong at altitude
- Sunglasses
- Medicines and / or personal effects
- A light backpack or briefcase
- Camera or phone camera
- Cash/coins – small denominations – soles & dollars
- Face mask and face shield (if preferred)
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