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Full Day Tour in Lima: Explore Paracas, Ica & The Ballestas Islands
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La Victoria
Embark on a full day tour in Lima and discover the wonders of Paracas, Ica, and the Ballestas Islands. Witness the incredible wildlife of sea lions, penguins, and sea birds, and experience the thrill of exploring the Huacachina Oasis and its mesmerizing sand dunes.
Duration:
21 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Transportes Cruz del Sur - The departure time from Lima/Paracas by Bus Cruz del Sur is 4:00am (you must arrive minutes before to board the bus on time) and you will be arriving in Paracas between approximately 7:15am to 7:30am, then we will pick you up. We will pick up at the Paracas bus terminal to continue with the itinerary. - Paracas - After picking you up at the Paracas bus terminal, we will transfer you to our Paracas office to use the toilet services and then proceed to approach the tourist dock called “El Chaco”, to board a group tourist boat and visit the mysterious geoglyph of the Candelabro. , visit the Ballestas Islands, you will be able to see sea lions, penguins and rock formations in the middle of the sea and other marine fauna. After the tour of the Islands, we will return to the dock where you will have free time to walk along Paracas Boulevard and buy crafts, use the bathrooms in our office, have a coffee, etc. Then you must return to our office at the time our guide indicates (it will be approximately 12:00pm). - Fundo - Hotel El Arrabal - After leaving Paracas, we will head in our tourist transport to the city of Ica, where we will visit a Winery called “Fundo El Arrabal”, we will take a guided tour of the vineyard facilities, in addition to tasting piscos, wines and other derived products. of the grape After the visit to the vineyard, we will offer tourists free time to have lunch at the vineyard restaurant, where they can try typical dishes from the area, such as Arroz con Pato, Carapulcrada con Sopa Seca, Pork Adobo con Pallares and other typical dishes. from our region of Ica. After lunch, we will continue with the itinerary. - Oasis of Huacachina - After leaving the Vineyard, we will move to the Huacachina Oasis, where we will have a guided tour of the place, we will tell you the history of the Oasis and also its legend (Sirena de Huacachina). Then we will go to our Huacachina office located inside a hostel called “La Casa de Bamboo” to be able to use the toilets before leaving for the desert. Around 4:00pm ~ 4:30pm we will start the Buggy tour where you can also do the sport called Sandboarding repeatedly. Before finishing the Buggy tour, we will be able to appreciate the sunset where you will be able to take spectacular photos with the desert background (large sand dunes). Then we will proceed to approach our office to transfer you to the Cruz del Sur bus terminal and continue the return to the city of Lima. - Transportes Cruz del Sur - After leaving the City of Ica, they will board the Cruz del Sur bus heading to the city of Lima, the trip will last approximately 4 hours. They will arrive in Lima at approximately midnight. The schedule for the return bus ticket from Ica to Lima will be subject to availability from the Cruz del Sur company itself. There are days when departure is available at 7:00 pm and sometimes 8:30 pm, we will purchase the ticket and the schedule will depend on the season of the year. We will contact you via WhatsApp before purchasing the bus tickets to confirm the return time. Once they arrive in Lima, the service ends at the bus terminal. You must return to your accommodation in Lima, you can use taxi applications such as Indrive or Uber.
What's Included
- Group Transportation Lima/Paracas/Ica/Huacachina/Lima
- Visit to 01 Artisan Winery + tasting
- Excursion to the desert in Buggies & practice Sandboarding
- Tour in modern sliders to the Ballestas Islands
- Visit to the Huacachina Oasis
What's Not Included
- Food and Lodging
- Tourist tax ticket in Paracas S/16.00 soles per person
- Tourist tax ticket in Huacachina S/3.60 soles per person
Additional Information
The Ballestas Islands of Paracas are a natural attraction where you can see sea lions, penguins and sea birds. You will learn the history of Peruvian Pisco and be able to taste different wine products in an artisanal vineyard. You will be able to visit the Huacachina Oasis and its sand dunes, where you can practice the adventure sport called Sandboarding.
Location
Transportes Cruz del Sur
Avenida Javier Prado Este
They must go to the Cruz del Sur bus terminal located on Av. Javier Prado Este, La Victoria, Lima, Peru (they can use taxi apps such as Indrive or Uber). The Lima/Paracas Bus departure will be at 4:00am. We will buy the round trip bus tickets once we contact you via WhatsApp.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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N8519jujaym
Apr 12, 2023
Perfect day - We had a terrific experience, got picked up from Ica bus in the morning, than went to the desert, after that to Paracas (Ballestas islands) and ended the day in our hotel in Lima. Couldnt imagine how it could go any better!
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