Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Paracas and Huacachina, where nature and culture intertwine on a journey full of surprises. Kick off your experience with a visit to the Ballestas Islands, a natural paradise where you can spot a wide variety of marine wildlife, including penguins, sea lions, and exotic birds, while enjoying a boat tour on the stunning Pacific Ocean.
Then, head to Huacachina, an oasis in the middle of the desert, where you can slide down the dunes on a sandboard, or simply relax and enjoy the unique landscape.
Your adventure continues on the Wine Route in Ica and Chincha, where you'll visit renowned wineries, learn about the wine- and pisco-making process, and taste the region's best vintages.
This sightseeing tour offers you a perfect combination of nature, adventure, culture, and gastronomy, creating memories that will last forever. Experience the magic of Paracas and Huacachina!
Trip Itinerary:
4:40 am Departure from Lima: We leave Lima to head off on a new adventure.
8:00 am Tourist pier: We'll arrive in Paracas, where we'll take a speedboat ride.
8:30 AM Ballestas Islands: We'll see sea lions, birds,
impressive rock formations, Humboldt penguins, and the famous Candelabro.
10:00 a.m. Sweet food tasting: We'll have time to enjoy the traditional sweets of the Ica region, such as chocotejas, tejas, and more.
12:00 pm Dune buggies and sandboarding: We'll hop into the dune buggies and ride over the dunes. Then, we'll try out the sport of sandboarding.
1:00 pm Huacachina Lagoon: We'll visit Huacachina Lagoon, considered the oasis of the Americas. The guide will give us time to shop and stroll around.
2:00 p.m. Typical lunch: The guide will recommend a restaurant specialising in dishes from the region.
03:00 pm Wine and pisco sightseeing tour: Next, we'll enjoy a tasting of pisco, wines, liquors, macerated spirits, and delicious pisco creams.
6:00 pm Artisan winery: We'll end the sightseeing tour at a vineyard in Chincha, with a live Afro-Peruvian music show (Saturdays and Sundays). Final shopping for handcrafted sweets, after which we'll head back to Lima.
9:00–10:30 PM: Approximate arrival time in Lima (depending on traffic)
Boarding Point:
4:20 am: Banco de la Nación (crossroads of Av. Arequipa and Av. Javier Prado). San Isidro.
4:30 am: Saga Falabella (Av. Arequipa 5280). Miraflores.
4:45 am: Larcomar (In front of the Marriott Hotel). Miraflores.
Note: Please arrive 10 minutes early at each boarding point.
Note: Bring cash for the payment of taxes, buggies, and sandboarding.