2-Day Lima Outskirts Adventurous Tour: Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Excursion
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162 Ratings

Travel in comfort and have an experience like no other to the outskirts of Lima to visit breathtaking destinations with this 2-day tour to Paracas and Huacachina. You will go on unforgettable tours to the Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve, and a thrilling dune buggy and sandboarding adventure.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Lima - Paracas

Miraflores - We pick up directly from hostels and hotels within our pick up/drop off area.

Exact pick up time will be confirm via Viator chat.

Mirasur Restaurante KM 88 - We stop for the chance to try a unique breakfast straight from the bread ovens of Mirasur. Enjoy some of the freshest baked bread in Peru.

Hacienda San José - Now a 5* star hotel the hacienda is a stunning colonial estate which during the Spanish conquest housed a huge plantation worked by thousands of slaves brought over from Africa. Visit the hacienda, and the crazy labyrinth of underground tunnels used to illegally smuggle slaves 17km from the coast. An incredible history that gave rise to the modern-day Afro-Peruvian culture.

Paracas - The bus will be arriving in Paracas around 01:30 pm. You will have the afternoon free to explore the town around.

You can also check with your guide for extra activities in Paracas, like Golden Shadow Trek.

Paracas - Huacachina - Lima

Islas Ballestas - At 8:00 am, take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands, known as Peru’s Galapagos, to see hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat.

Paracas National Reserve - From 10:30 pm to 12:30 pm, go on a guided tour of one of South America’s biggest protected desert reserves. Stunning Pacific coastline where the desert meets the ocean.

You will have the option to upgrade the tour to a Quad Biking Tour, just ask your guide!

Paracas - At 12:30 pm, depart from Paracas to Huacachina, arriving around 2:00 pm.

Huacachina - From 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm, dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America.

Huacachina - The bus will depart from Huacachina at 07:00 pm, arriving in Lima around 11:45 pm.

You will be dropped off directly at your hotel/hostel upon arrival in Lima, as long as it’s located within our pick up/drop off areas.

What's Included
  • Secret Slave Tunnels, Hacienda San Jose
  • 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
  • Luxury Buses for long journey
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • 2-hour Sandboarding and dune buggy tour
  • On-board restrooms
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel
  • Paracas National Reserve Tour
What's Not Included
  • Food
  • Accommodation
Additional Information
  • The bus will be back in Miraflores around 11:30 pm - midnight (will be later for Lima downtown)
  • Minimum age for the buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years
  • The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cleurc
Jul 13, 2024
Amazing. - Everything amazing , maverick great Guide and huacachina and Peru hop is a great clean and tidy service a good experience 🙌
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Brothert1ge
Jul 12, 2024
Recommendation - Sandra is a great guide Buggy experience & sandboarding is best Nasca Flight you'll probably get a bit dizzy but it is like on discovery channel
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Megsmegan
Jul 10, 2024
Fun Flying!! - Lui was informative and addressed any questions I had. The adventure was magnificent. I booked through Lima Experience and the partnership is excellent.
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Aten66
Jul 3, 2024
You can’t ask more as a tourist to Peru.For our short 2 weeks trip this was the culmination of whole trip.Fabulous. - Amazing trip with lots of adventures and getting closer to nature.Tour guide was knowledgeable and informative.Bus was comfortable.Everything good.
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Oswaldoh412
Jul 3, 2024
Wondering - Paolo is an excellent guide, he handles English very well, he knows how to solve situations like the schedule, it was great to have him as a guide.
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Kanwarjasjit
Jun 24, 2024
Amazing experience - Great experience. Everything was well planned. Jose and Lui were both great guides and ready to answer all questions and help.
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Saturnspikes
Jun 18, 2024
Worth every penny - Very organized and a lot of fun. Diego was a great guide and made sure everything was smooth. We had a blast and the buses are super comfortable
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Leifd299
Jun 15, 2024
A great way to see Peru - Well organized, quality buses, and friendly helpful guides. Lorenzo was ours. Huacachina was the highly of the first leg of our tour. A fun oasis in the middle of.a.true desert just outside of Ica. Don't miss the dune buggies and sand boarding!
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Davorb987
Jun 14, 2024
Arthur is the best! - Arthur our guide was very helpful and nice. Great guy, he should get a raise! He made sure we were all good and helped us with all our questions!
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Sandrahx8252pg
Jun 9, 2024
Pleasurable - Very good travel experience, comfortable and safe Good organization, prepared and friendly people Beautiful landscapes and the Hacienda San José very well preserved
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