Full day Tour to Huacachina and Paracas (Ballestas Islands) + Pisco Distilery

Itinerary of the Huacachina and Paracas Tour:

05:45 – 09:15: Pick up from lodging - Transportation to Paracas

The adventure begins when our Guru Explorers representative meets you at your accommodation around 05:30, en route to the small town of Paracas (located south of Lima), a stop where you will have time to go to the bathroom and buy snacks.

10:00 – 12:00 : Shared ballestas Islands Tour

At the Chaco dock (Muelle de Chaco), in the town of Paracas, you board a shared boat heading to the Ballestas Islands to see a diversity of birds such as pelicans, the guanay, the Peruvian booby; as well as sea caves, cliffs and rocky beaches; among other diversity of fauna protected by being in danger of extinction like the Humboldt Penguins.

In the tour of about 2 hours, you also get to know one of the enigmatic Nazca lines, El Candelabro, among other natural wonders.

After arriving in the boat, you will be able to know the artisan wealth of the Peruvian coast in the Paracas boulevard.

15:00 – 18:15 : Paracas - ICA - Lunch - La Caravedo Distillery

In the town of Ica you enjoy lunch, to go to the oldest distillery in America, La Caravedo, on a guided shared tour that allows you to discover the process of making the emblematic alcoholic beverage of Peru; as well as the history of this renowned factory. You will be able to know the original facilities from 1684 and enjoy the pisco tasting.

18:15 – 22:45: Huacachina – Return to Lima

In the afternoon you admire a unique sunset at the Huacachina Oasis, while you take the Buggie tour in the desert where you can also practice sandboarding.

Once the tour is finished, after having captured the best photos, we return to the city of Lima with an approximate arrival time of 10:45 p.m.

For you to enjoy the most, at Guru Explores we adapt the itinerary schedules; as well as the activities to be carried out. You can make adjustments that are necessary so that you have the best experience.

At Guru Explorers we have learned that life is an adventure that only you can create. Let's set the date!

Price of the Huacachina and Paracas Tour includes: 

• Private transportation Lima - Paracas - Huacachina - Lima
• Private driver in Spanish
  Shared tour to the Ballestas Islands (life jacket & guide)
• Mini tour and pisco tasting in La Caravedo
• Shared tour in Los Areneros and Sandboarding in Huacachina
• All entrance fees (SERNANP, Winery, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, Muelle del Chaco)
• Note: depending on the option chosen in the reservation, it may include a professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. (for other languages, contact Guru Explorers)

Price of the Huacachina and Paracas Tour excludes:

• Tips for the guide
• Professional sandboarding equipment (available at extra cost).
• Breakfast & dinner
• Beverages

What to bring to the Huacachina and Paracas Tour?

• Choose comfortable shoes, jacket, caps or hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water, light clothing.
• Passport or DNI.
• Travel insurance.
• Cash (local currency)

What considerations should you have when doing the Huacachina and Paracas Tour?

• Due to environmental, climatic or other factors, beyond our control, the itinerary of the trip may vary. If so, it will be notified promptly.
• Guru Explorers value your time and strive to respect the tour schedule; however they may vary for reasons beyond our control (weather, natural disasters, field or road conditions, among other demonstrable reasons). We will do our best to offer efficient options and solutions for your enjoyment.

Not allowed:

• Pets.
• Smoke.
• Large suitcases or bags.

Cancellation Policies:

• More than 7 days, 90% is refunded.
• Between 4 and 7 days of notification, 70% is refunded.
• Within 3 days or less in advance, there will be no refund.

Date changes:

• Rates applied for change of date in private tours:
  • There will be no extra charge if you notify more than 5 days in advance.
  • If notified between 3 and 5 days in advance, an additional charge of 20% will apply.
  • If you notify within 2 days or less in advance, it will not be possible to make the change and it will not be subject to a refund.
• There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather or other external factors.

The experience that makes you live the beauty of this mountain of colors is inexplicable, it is really a personal encounter between you and nature. 

We want to be part of that experience that you will live in the Tour to Huacachina and Paracas. 

If you are still wondering why choose us? We would like you to read 7 outstanding characteristics of our service:

QUALITY: 

When you go to a teacher, it is because you want to answer all the questions. In a matter of travel, money, time and enjoyment, you have to choose the best options available and that is what “Guru Explorers” is all about, giving you the perfect balance for the adventure you DESERVE.

EXPERIENCE: 

To become “Guru Explorers”, we are still world travelers, but experts in Cusco, Lima, and the most important destinations in Peru. We lived bad and good experiences, valuing that the main difference lies in the details, so we know what elements are essential for your trip. We are travelers and we strive to enhance your experience!

TRANSPARENCY: 

We are here to provide you with the best and most accurate information and description of our tours. We are not supporters of hidden costs, that is why we provide the necessary information so you can choose the inclusions or upgrades you are looking for.

SECURITY: 

You entrust us with your time, your money and your expectations and that is why we fine-tune every detail to guarantee the trip you dream of.

FLEXIBILITY: 

Although we have pre-established packages; they can be adapted to your needs and to make plans that are suited to you, so that you can visit any place in Peru, with the expertise of “Guru Explorers”. We adapt trips for special occasions such as your corporate trips, honeymoon, birthday, social, cultural or sports event during your visit to Peru, offering you complete advice to achieve and exceed your expectations.

PASSION: 

Before being tour guides, we are travelers, explorers, adventurers; That makes us passionate about creating the best experiences in the time you invest for yourself and those you love.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: 

We promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism, not affecting the traveler, nor exploiting the communities that receive it or their environment. We create more human and respectful experiences of Heritage.

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Huacachina

Why go to Huacachina?

Closeness to Lima

Huacachina is located 5 hours by car from the city of Lima. You will find many local tourists who enjoy the adventures that the Oasis offers.

Guaranteed fun

Being a place surrounded by dunes, they become an ideal area for practicing adventure sports and adrenaline; like Sandboarding, tours in tubular carts and walks on the sand mountains of Huacachina.

Spectacular scenery

Huacachina is known worldwide as an "Oasis in the desert", a special place endowed with incomparable landscaping, which has allowed it to gain great global recognition that translates into the visit of more and more people from all over the world.

Where to stay to sleep in Huacachina?

You have two options; stay in the city of Ica or in the surroundings of the Huacachina Oasis. In both cases there are different options such as Airbnb, Hostels, Hotels, etc.

Where to eat in Huacachina?

Huacachina is a small town with a diversity of options to eat around the lagoon or the boulevard. Hotels or hostels also offer various types of food from local to international.

Where is Huacachina located?

The Laguna de la Huacachina is an oasis located just 5 kilometers from the town of Ica and 310 kilometers south of Lima.

How is the weather in Huacachina?

Huacachina's climate is conducive to being visited throughout the year; without impediments.
 Average a temperature of 25 ° C during the Summer and could decrease to 14 ° C in Winter; it is possible to experience cold nights during this season.

Paracas

¿Where is Paracas located?

Paracas is a town located in the province of Pisco, specifically in the department of Ica. 260 kilometers south of Lima.

¿Where to eat in Paracas?

When you finish the Tour of the Ballestas Islands, you will have the opportunity to opt for various restaurants located on the Boulevard del Chaco, near the dock where the boats depart.

You will find very varied food, and the opportunity to enjoy typical Peruvian dishes such as ceviche.

¿Why visit Paracas?

Paracas shows a different and important landscape due to its Natural Reserve and great biodiversity. In addition to the tourist attractions, such as the Ballestas Islands and Reserve, there are those who prefer it to practice water sports such as Kitesurfing or Windsurfing.

¿How is the weather in Paracas?

The average climate of Paracas is 22 ° C, taking into account that it is a coastal place where the sun almost always rises.