Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset





Description
INCREDIBLE & AUTHENTIC Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina at local prices! This day trip from Lima includes the following incredible experiences: 1. A once-in-a-lifetime visit to Huacachina Desert Oasis with free time to explore the Oasis 2. Dune Buggy up & Sandboard finishing with a spectacular Sunset view in the middle of the Desert. 3. A trip to the Ballestas Islands in Paracas! See Sealions, Penguins and more in their natural habitat. 4. A visit to a local pisco vineyard to learn how pisco is made and taste different varieties. We only use large comfortable buses...other budget operators use smaller minivans. Over 1,500 Tripadvisor reviews, the #1 ranked budget operator!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meeting Point option: be OPPOSITE the JW Marriott hotel (Malecon de la Reserva 615, Miraflores) by 5:30 am — wait near the small information kiosk. Pickup/Dropoff & Premium options: we collect you directly from your hotel in central Lima (pickup time confirmed the day before). Then relax on our full-size large bus with A/C, USB ports, and onboard restroom as we travel south along the Pacific coast.
Take the 2-hour guided boat tour of the Ballestas Islands (10:00 am–12:00 pm), Peru's "mini Galapagos." See sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and thousands of seabirds in their natural habitat, plus the famous Candelabra geoglyph. If you're lucky, you may even spot a dolphin or three!
After Paracas, continue your journey to a local pisco vineyard, where you will learn how Peruvian pisco is made and taste the different varieties produced there. You will have time here to have lunch, and try local gastronomy! (lunch not included).
Depart to Huacachina, you will have some free time before going on the buggy and sandboarding tour, so you can explore around the oasis.
Go up the dunes on a buggy, sandboard down, and finish with a spectacular desert sunset! This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America. These activities are included with the Premium Option. Booked Meeting Point or Pickup/Dropoff? You can decide and add on these activities with your guide on the bus.
Depart Huacachina at approximately 7:00 pm and arrive back in Lima around 11:30–11:45 pm. Meeting Point travelers are dropped where the tour began; Pickup/Dropoff and Premium travelers are returned directly to their hotel.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring breakfast with you (direct bus).
- Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
- Prepare light-weight jumper/jacket for speedboat ride to Ballestas. Closed-toe footwear for Sandboarding.
- Minimum age for the dune buggy and sandboarding is 7 years old
- The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 2-5) and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 25-28). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time.
Reviews(5,946)
Yeli, was an incredible guide. This tour is packed with a lot of great activities that engage your mind and bring adventure to your day. With so much happening is such little time Yeli did a great job smoothly transitioning between events and not making us feel rushed. We had time to take lots of photos, the whole trip was very organized and the bus is comfortable, clean, safe and reasonably spacious. Paracas (there are beautiful views and the amount of animals you see is based off the season), Ica region has more offer than I assumed our lunch was great, Hucachina is a priceless experience, I opened out of sand boarding but even just dune bugging it was so fun. We definitely created unforgettable memories and are so grateful that we picked this tour. Thanks again Yeli and our bus driver and all those behind the scenes that made this trip worth our while.
Long day trip but totally worth it! Tour guide yeli was fantastic at what she does, thank you for this memorable trip!
Yeli was great! Communicated well and was organized. She made the trip very easy and smooth for the travellers. Good job!
The tour was amazing! Paracas and the desert of Huacachina are beautiful places, and the whole experience was very enjoyable. Our guide, Anayeli, was really good friendly, helpful, and made everything even better. Thanks to her, the trip felt smooth and fun
Anayeli was terrrific! She was clear with her directions. I like how she answered some common questions to minimize the amount of questions asked from the group. I thought it was a creative way of speaking. She was patient with my family who asked some questions towards the end. I enjoyed our time with her! I would recommend!
Yaeli was great, and this guided day of fun was soooo worth it! It is a lotta driving in the day but the value in return makes up for it, completely.
Anayeli was a great guide! It was a very fun adventurous day!
It was a great experience because of Yelly had a great time cause of her.
Yeli (Anayeli) was an amazing guide. Attentive & fun, making sure the whole day ran incredibly well. The boat tour was a good start, lunch was great, and the buggy’s and sandboarding were a fun adrenaline rush
From the moment we stepped onto the bus, we knew this was going to be a special day. Mar wasn’t just a tour guide—she was the heart of the entire experience. Her energy, kindness, passion for Peru, and genuine care for every guest made us feel welcomed from the very beginning. She shared fascinating stories, kept everything organized, and made sure everyone was having an incredible time. Paracas and Huacachina are absolutely breathtaking, but what truly made this tour unforgettable were the people leading it. Every stop was well planned, every recommendation was spot on, and the entire day flowed seamlessly. A huge thank you as well to our driver, Fernando. Navigating a long day on the road requires skill and patience, and he got us everywhere safely and comfortably. We could simply relax and enjoy the journey knowing we were in great hands. This wasn’t just a tour—it was an experience. We laughed, learned, admired some of Peru’s most beautiful landscapes, and created memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re considering a trip to Paracas and Huacachina, don’t hesitate. And if you’re lucky enough to have Mar as your guide and Fernando as your driver, you’re in for an exceptional adventure. Thank you both for making our day so memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better team!



