The OFFICIAL #1 Thing to do in Lima as voted by Tripadvisor users! The best way to spend your time in Lima!
Summary Description
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!
- Luxury spacious bus with huge reclining seats, classic movies (e.g. Mrs. Doubtfire), toilet on board, and more! The ONLY company with huge luxury buses…the rest use minibuses to reduce their costs!
Description
Visit the beach sunshine of Paracas and the INCREDIBLE Desert Oasis of Huacachina (must be seen to be believed!) in just 1 day. A Boat Trip to the Mini Galapagos of Peru (The Ballestas Islands), a Dune Buggy ride up the incredible dunes of Huacachina and an option to Sandboard down, this tour is perfect for all ages and runs 365 days a year!
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
- Extended 2-hour Dune Buggy and Sandboarding Tour in Huacachina
- Food and drinks
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Duration: 18h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Options and Pricing
| Standard Ticket | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | $129.00 |
| Child (5 - 11 years) | $129.00 |
Points of interest
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
FAQ
What type of travelers take this tour?
Our day tour is perfect for ALL types of travelers who are looking to maximize their time in Lima and see some of the most amazing sights in Peru in a short period of time.
65% of our passengers are female, the average passenger age is 31, and we have had people as old as 83, with plenty of families too!
Please note that children under 5 or pregnant women are not permitted on the Dune Buggy’s in Huacachina
Why is Peru Hop better than trying to do it myself?
Simply put, it is very hard to do this itinerary by yourself without Peru Hop. Public buses do NOT go to Huacachina, they only go as far as Ica, so you would have to then arrange separate transport to and from Ica. As well as this, you would also have to coordinate getting to the bus terminals and from the bus terminals on your late return to Lima.
As well as all of this, Peru Hop offers a local onboard Travel Assistant fluent in English who you will simply love (read reviews about our fun and friendly guides all over the internet!) and Peru Hop is a great way to meet people from all over the world.
Finally, when you factor in everything included in our prices, you will see we offer great value for money, something which again is often commented on by passengers after their trip!
