Ballestas Islands and Huacachina: Full-Day Lima Tour
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Miraflores

Embark on a full-day adventure from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina. Explore the Ballestas Islands, home to native marine species, and then experience the thrill of sandboarding and dune buggy riding in the Ica desert.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Islas Ballestas - The Ballestas Islands are a small group of rocky islands that are home to thousands of birds and mammals including penguins, sea lions, Inca terns, pelicans and dolphins. They are located in the Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of Paracas. Paracas is a small fishing town in the Pisco Province of the Ica Region. Upon arrival,…
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What's Included
  • 2 hour boat trip around the Ballestas Islands
  • 2 hour sandboarding and dune buggy excursion
  • Bilingual guide
  • Entrance fee: Ballestas Islands
  • Entrance fee: Oasis of Huacachina
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • Hotel pick up/drop off will be charged separately depending on the location, from $30 - $50.
  • Airport pick up/drop off will be charged separately for $50 each.
  • Meals are not provided for this tour and will be at the discretion of the travelers.
Additional Information

It is the most impressive tour for a full day from Lima, from the departure the road is spectacular where you can see the beaches south of Lima and take you to the coastal town of Paracas and climb aboard a motorboat. The adventure begins as you ride the waves to the Ballestas Islands in the Paracas National Reserve.
Upon arrival, observe native marine…

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Location
Larcomar Tourist Information
Malecón de la Reserva
We will meet in front of the Marriot Hotel outside, you should be waiting out side on the park at the meeting time or we can arrange a pick up from your hotel (with an additional price depending on the location from $15-$30).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Soporteefep
Jul 10, 2024
EXCELLENT SERVICE - It was fulfilled as agreed according to the tour, were punctual, very attentive and respectful, the tour very nice landscapes. Paracas, a magical destination on the southern coast of Peru, is a place that captivates all who visit. Its golden sandy beaches and crystal clear waters invite you to relax and enjoy the sun. But Paracas offers much more than beach: the Paracas National Reserve is home to an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, including pink flamingos and sea lions. The Ballesta Islands, known as the "Little Galapagos", are a sanctuary for seabirds and mammals. Another attraction is the mysterious Candelabra, a gigantic geoglyphic figure carved from the sand. Paracas is also a place with a fascinating history, with archaeological remains of the Paracas culture. Whether you want to enjoy nature, history or just relax, Paracas is a must-see destination in Peru.
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Victoriap2549
Oct 22, 2023
Amazing experience! - The best trip ever! Everything is so organized and planned thoroughly! We appreciate this agency’s help! Would recommend to our friends and family!
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Daamcat
Nov 21, 2022
Wonderful people, wonderful experience - I had the chance to get to know Ivan, the manager of this tour, directly and spend some time with him during this tour. It was a wonderful experience and I feel like I made a life long friendship. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The best tour leader ever you can find in Peru. :)
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Gratusatnc
Jun 27, 2024
Almost got stranded near midnight due to a sloppy tour operator - The tour operator who contracted through Viator actually booked this tour through another 3rd party whom he isn't familiar with. He was a middle man who was not good at coordinating. Here are the problems: 1. He asked us to meet at a meeting point the day before the tour when we spent extra $ to be picked up and dropped off at our hotel. When I told him that's not what we signed up for, he asked that I showed him the receipt!! It's on aviator's site. I did a screen shot of the booking details and sent him. I also called Viator to inform them about this last minute unexpected confusion. He then conceited and picked us up the next morning. 2. He forgot he needed to drop us off at the hotel. When we finished our tour, we waited for him to show up at the bus stop. It's 11:30PM and he never showed, though he agreed he'd come and pick us up. When he asked me about my experience the next day. I challenged him about not picking us up. He said he did his best and didn't even apologize. 3. The tour itself was fine. The boat tour to the island wasn't what's shown on the Viator website. The boat wasn't shaded with a roof. Totally open. The picture on the front page on Viator was misleading. The only con of the tour was that the driver played loud Hispanic music hours at a time as we ended up with a bus full of tourists from SA. Luckily, the tour guide's English was okay. She actually got us in a taxi after she realized we were stranded at the bus stop because our 'tour operator' didn't show up. The tour was overall fine. I'd pick this tour through another company. Make sure the tour operator is the company that operates the tour, not just a middleman. That shouldn't have happened. Viator should do a better job screening the tour operators.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).