Private Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sand Dunes with sports

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About this activity

Paracas is a national reserve located in the south of Lima, in there is located the “Ballestas Islands” where we will have contact with sea lions, amazing birdlife and tiny penguins, the atmosphere is great with big variety of birds which will involve you in the meantime you are visiting the islands by boat.

A tour guide from our company and our professional driver will pick you up from your hotel after driving 3 and a half hours you should be in the Chaco’s port in Pisco town, then we will help you to take a boat to visit the Ballestas Islands

After this excursion into the Ballestas islands your tour guide will take you to visit the impressive sand dunes and the oasis called Huacachina where sandboarding is waiting for us. This tour is both thrilling and beautiful, transporting you at high speeds deep into the desert to see the huge sand dunes on the coast. These mountains of sand are beautiful and surreal. And adventurous travelers are welcome to try sandboarding down the dunes

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At a glance

Duration: 12–14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Peru Best Price travel agency & Tour Operator

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Refreshing drinks on board
Included: Winery tour & free tasting.
Included: Ballestas Islands tour
Included: Transport by Private Vehicle
Included: Huacachina Sandboarding & Buggy Ride tour
Included: Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
Included: Driver / Professional Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Miraflores

Passing by

We will pass trought this district in Lima, while your tour guide is explaning about our culture
Humedal Pantanos de Villa

Passing by

Hear and learn more about coast birds in Chorrillos district
Chincha Alta

3 hours

We will stop at Chincha district for a traditional breakfast
Las Islas Ballestas

2 hours Admission included

Upon arrival in Paracas around 7:30 a.m, head straight to the Paracas dock to catch the first boat of the day to the Ballestas Islands, also known as the Mini Galapagos. Tour the islands with your guide to learn about the ecosystem and native wildlife, including sea lions, penguins, and more.
Stop 5

5 hours

Then, continue to the city of Ica and a winery. Enjoy lunch at the winery with a signature chica morada, or traditional non-alcoholic drink made from purple corn. Here we will practice sandboard and learn more about the history of Huacachina Oasis

After lunch, drive to the Oasis of Huacachina, where you can take a sand buggy or a sandboard through the dunes of Ica. Take pictures and enjoy the sunset view during free time.

Return to your hotel in Lima by roughly 8 p.m.
Chincha Alta

4 hours

On our way back to Lima city, we will stop for lunch, we can have traditional options and vegeterian options too.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

nhow Lima
Hotel B
Ayenda La Luna Inn
Grand Hotel Betsy
Blu Hotel Boutique
DoubleTree by Hilton Lima Miraflores El Pardo
Hotel San Blas
qp Hotels Lima
Hotel Stefanos Deluxe
Swissotel Lima
Centro by Casa Andina Miraflores
Manto Hotel Lima - Mgallery Collection

and 258 more pickup points

Pick up offered from Hotels, airbnbs, located in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro District

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking (Vegetarian and vegan meals available).