1 Day Tour from Lima (Paracas + Huacachina Oasis)
About this activity
Highlights
- Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands off the coast of Paracas to see hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. Known as Peru’s Galapagos (tours to the Galapagos cost a LOT more!) this tour gets you up close and personal with the friendly wildlife. – Paracas
- Enjoy a Dune Buggy Ride up and across the biggest sand dunes in South America, with incredible views of the only desert oasis in South America. This 2hr tour (other companies only do 1hr) also includes an option to sandboard down various dunes across the Desert! A true once-in-a-lifetime experience! – Huacachina
- Watch what is considered one of the most beautiful sunsets in Peru, right on top of the incredible sand dunes that overlook the natural Oasis. Please see photos of Huacachina… it needs to be seen to be believed! – Huacachina
- In your free time, get stunning views from the highest viewpoint in Paracas of this boutique little coastal town, and/or sample ceviche and other Peruvian cuisines in this increasingly popular foodie destination. – Paracas
- Bilingual, onboard guide during the whole day trip to assist you at all times, giving you tips, advice and making sure you, your friends or your family are having the best time possible!
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private luxury touristic bus transport
- Hotel pick ups and drop offs
- Onboard bilingual Hop guide
- Entrance fees and taxes for all destinations - UNLIKE other tours.
- Ballestas Islands Tour in Paracas
- Food and drinks
Important information
Know before you book
- Duration: 18h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Know before you go
- Check your ticket for your exact pickup time (5:30-6:00am)
- Bring a windproof jacket for the Ballestas boat ride
- Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and water for the desert
Cancellation policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Reviews
My Peru hop experience was great, and really fun. Our guide Ricardo was super friendly and helpful, and he really seemed to genuinely care. Overall a really fun trip, thank you to Ricardo for the great communication!
We had an amazing experience with Peru Hop! The pickup was smooth and hassle-free, and the bus was incredibly comfortable and kept nice and cool throughout the trip. Our guide, Anayeli, did a fantastic job keeping our group of 47 organized, punctual, and on schedule. The boat ride was enjoyable! We wished we could have seen more penguins, but it was still a great experience. Lunch was also really good. The highlight of the trip was definitely the dune buggies! Racing through the desert, going up and down massive dunes, was an absolute blast. Sandboarding down the steep hills was exhilarating and made the experience even more memorable. Overall, Peru Hop did a great job organizing everything and making the day fun and stress-free. **Definitely recommend Peru Hop to anyone looking for an adventure in Peru!**
(Translated by Google) Amazing experience, instructor Ana was attentive throughout the entire tour! I highly recommend it!! (Original) Experiencia sensacional, a instrutora Ana foi atenciosa em todos os momentos do tour ! Recomendo demais !!
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Important holidays: Easter weekend April 18-21 / July 28-30 is Independence Day Celebration in Peru: The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time, Ballestas Islands (Paracas) only1 hour and 30 minutes (all operators)
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers