Discover the ultimate adventure with the OFFICIAL #1 Day Tour from Lima to Paracas and the breathtaking Huacachina Oasis—Tripadvisor’s top-rated experience! This all-inclusive tour packs Peru’s most unforgettable sights into just one day. Start your journey with a speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands, Peru’s own “Mini Galapagos,” where you’ll spot playful sea lions and penguins in their natural habitat. Next, head to the enchanting Huacachina Oasis for a thrilling 2-hour dune buggy ride—double the time of other tours—and sandboard down massive desert dunes. End your day marveling at a spectacular desert sunset atop Peru’s only natural oasis. Enjoy hotel pick-up, luxury buses with spacious reclining seats, bilingual guides, and all entrance fees included. Free time lets you savor incredible Peruvian cuisine or scenic views in Paracas. Perfect for all ages, operating every day—book now for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Discover the ultimate adventure with the OFFICIAL #1 Day Tour from Lima to Paracas and the breathtaking Huacachina Oasis—Tripadvisor’s top-rated experience! This all-inclusive tour packs Peru’s most unforgettable sights into just one day. Start your journey with a speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands, Peru’s own “Mini Galapagos,” where you’ll spot playful sea lions and penguins in their natural habitat. Next, head to the enchanting Huacachina Oasis for a thrilling 2-hour dune buggy ride—double the time of other tours—and sandboard down massive desert dunes. End your day marveling at a spectacular desert sunset atop Peru’s only natural oasis. Enjoy hotel pick-up, luxury buses with spacious reclining seats, bilingual guides, and all entrance fees included. Free time lets you savor incredible Peruvian cuisine or scenic views in Paracas. Perfect for all ages, operating every day—book now for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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The OFFICIAL #1 Thing to do in Lima as voted by Tripadvisor users! The best way to spend your time in Lima!
The OFFICIAL #1 Thing to do in Lima as voted by Tripadvisor users! The best way to spend your time in Lima!
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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!, 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, 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, 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, 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
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!, 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, 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, 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!, 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, 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
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ballestas islands tour in paracas, entrance fees and taxes for all destinations - unlike other tours., hotel pick ups and drop offs, onboard bilingual hop guide, private luxury touristic bus transport
ballestas islands tour in paracas, entrance fees and taxes for all destinations - unlike other tours., extended 2-hour dune buggy and sandboarding tour in huacachina, hotel pick ups and drop offs, onboard bilingual hop guide, private luxury touristic bus transport
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Discover the ultimate adventure with the OFFICIAL #1 Day Tour from Lima to Paracas and the breathtaking Huacachina Oasis—Tripadvisor’s top-rated experience! This all-inclusive tour packs Peru’s most unforgettable sights into just one day. Start your journey with a speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands, Peru’s own “Mini Galapagos,” where you’ll spot playful sea lions and penguins in their natural habitat. Next, head to the enchanting Huacachina Oasis for a thrilling 2-hour dune buggy ride—double the time of other tours—and sandboard down massive desert dunes. End your day marveling at a spectacular desert sunset atop Peru’s only natural oasis. Enjoy hotel pick-up, luxury buses with spacious reclining seats, bilingual guides, and all entrance fees included. Free time lets you savor incredible Peruvian cuisine or scenic views in Paracas. Perfect for all ages, operating every day—book now for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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!
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!, 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, 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, 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!, 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, 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
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1 Day Tour from Lima (Paracas + Huacachina Oasis)
Full Day from Lima: Ballestas Islands
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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!
Wondering what to do in Lima, escape the city day on this tour from Lima. Take a boat out to the Ballestas Islands, the National Reserve tour in Paracas and visit Hacienda San Jose, in Chincha. This full day tour includes hotel pick up and transportation from Lima to the islands by coach. This tour is good for couples, good for solo travelers and good for big groups.
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ballestas islands tour in paracas, entrance fees and taxes for all destinations - unlike other tours., extended 2-hour dune buggy and sandboarding tour in huacachina, hotel pick ups and drop offs, onboard bilingual hop guide, private luxury touristic bus transport
2-hour boat tour to the ballestas island, air-conditioned vehicle, bilingual guide, chincha secret slaves tunnels, entry/admission - ballestas islands, entry/admission - paracas nature reserve, paracas national reserve tour, pick up and drop off at your hotel, restroom on board
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The OFFICIAL #1 Thing to do in Lima as voted by Tripadvisor users! The best way to spend your time in Lima!
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Full Day from Lima: Ballestas Islands
Full Day from Lima: Paracas National Reserve, Ballestas Islands & Secret Tunnels
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Wondering what to do in Lima, escape the city day on this tour from Lima. Take a boat out to the Ballestas Islands, the National Reserve tour in Paracas and visit Hacienda San Jose, in Chincha. This full day tour includes hotel pick up and transportation from Lima to the islands by coach. This tour is good for couples, good for solo travelers and good for big groups.
Wondering what to do in Lima, escape the city day on this tour from Lima. Take a boat out to the Ballestas Islands, the National Reserve tour in Paracas and visit Hacienda San Jose, in Chincha.
This full day tour includes hotel pick up and transportation from Lima to the islands by coach.
This tour is good for couples, good for solo travelers and good for big groups.
Additional Info
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
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