Tour to Huacachina & Paracas Full Day

Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour Itinerary (Group Service): 

5:00 – 9:30 hs Departure from Lima to Paracas - Arrival at the Ballestas Islands 

We will leave very early from your hotel in the Miraflores or San Isidro district (if you're staying in other districts, we'll provide a meeting point) and embark on a 4-hour journey in our transportation.

Once we arrive at the port of Paracas "El Chaco," we will sail to the Ballestas Islands. Along the way, we will be able to see the famous Candelabra, an enigmatic geoglyph that is 180 meters long and 1.2 meters deep, which can only be viewed from the sea or the air due to its location.

We will continue our tour to the Ballestas Islands, where we can appreciate its marine wildlife, such as large colonies of guano birds, Humboldt penguins, and the friendly sea lions. With a bit of luck, we may also spot dolphins. This trip is conducted entirely from the boat.

In the exceptional case that the tide is high and navigation is not allowed for safety reasons, we will visit the spectacular Paracas National Reserve. This area covers 335,000 hectares that were once underwater and is now known for its unique landscapes.

During the morning, we will make a stop at a café to recharge our energy.

13:00 – 15:30 hs Transportation – City of Ica - Pisco tasting

After the visit to Paracas, we will head to the City of Ica, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour.

Once we finish our lunch, the great moment will arrive to taste the typical drink of Peru, the famous Peruvian Pisco.

We will enjoy tastings of products (wines, piscos, pisco creams, and mistelles), accompanied by dynamic phrases typical of the City of Ica and an explanation about the production of pisco.

Depending on the group's dynamics, lunch may take place before or after the visit to Huacachina.

15:30 - 17:30 hs Transportation - Huacachina Tour

Then, we will embark on the journey to the oasis of Huacachina, located in the Ica desert. Here, you will find a beautiful lagoon where you can enjoy the tranquility of the place, take walks, take photos, and engage in adventure sports in the dunes, such as Buggies and Sandboarding. The sandboarding activity includes a special board for dunes, which allows you to slide sitting or lying down on the board. If you want to sandboard standing up, you will need to rent a professional board.

22:30 hs - 23:00 hs Arrival in Lima

After finishing this tour, we will start our trip to Lima, arriving at your hotel in the Miraflores or San Isidro district around 10:30 pm. 

This schedule is approximate and may vary depending on traffic conditions.

The price of the Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour (Group Service) includes:

• Transportation from your hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro. (contact us if you are not staying in one of these neighborhoods for further info)
• Tourist guide.
• Visit to the “Chandelier” of Paracas.
• Visit to the Ballestas Islands. Sighting of the Paracas Candelabra from the boat (a Nazca Line geoglyph). If the weather conditions do not allow for navigation, it will be replaced by a visit to the Paracas National Reserve.
• Visit to the Huachachina Oasis.
• Buggies and Sanboarding.
• Tasting of Pisco, Wines, Pisco Cream, Macerados.
• Coffee and a snack at the café
• Traditional local lunch: 1 meal option to choose from 4 available alternatives (beverage not included)

The price of the Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour (Group Service) does not include:

• Personal expense.
• Drinks at the restaurant.
• Tips.
• Additional options at the café or during lunch (to be selected on-site, subject to availability at the time and at an additional cost)

What to bring for the Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour (Group Service)?

• Camera.
• Sun block lotion.
• Comfortable and light clothing.
• Sun hat and sunglasses.
• Money for souvenirs.

Considerations to be taken into account when taking the Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour (Group Service)?

What does it mean that the tour is shared?

• It means that you will share the tour with a group of tourists of different nationalities and ages, both from Guru Explorers and other operators. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with travelers from various parts of the world! Please note that this type of tour is operated by Guru Explorers or by Guru Partners who adhere to the same standards. If you prefer a tour where you don’t share with other people, please request our Private Tour option.
• One day before the shared tour, you will be assigned a pickup time range and an approximate return time. It's important to be punctual to avoid delaying others. The duration of the tour may vary depending on the group's pace and traffic, so the return time is only approximate. Please remember that neither traffic nor the pace of tourists is the responsibility of Guru Explorers.

Other considerations

• The seating arrangement on the transport is random, based on the order of arrival and pickup
• The included lunch offers a limited selection of pre-established options.
• The lunch schedule may vary to avoid crowds and waiting times, and it could take place either before or after the visit to Huacachina.
• In the exceptional case that the tide is high and navigation is not permitted for safety reasons, the trip to the Ballestas Islands will be replaced by a visit to the Paracas National Reserve.  
• The trip itinerary may vary due to environmental or climatic reasons beyond our control. We will notify you in advance of any changes. At Guru Explorers, we value your time and strive to adhere to established schedules, although they may be affected by circumstances beyond our control (natural disasters, field conditions, and 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.

Not recommended for:

• People in wheelchairs.
• Pregnant women.

Cancellation Policy:

• With 3 days or less notice, there will be no reimbursement.
• Between 4 and 7 days’ notice, 70% reimbursement.
• More than 7 days, 90% will be reimbursed.

Date changes:

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

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

If you are still wondering why choose us, we would like you to read 7 outstanding features of our service:

1.  QUALITY: When you go to a teacher, it is because you want to answer all the questions. When it comes to travel, money, time and enjoyment there is a lot to solve and that's what Guru Explorers is all about, giving you the perfect balance for the adventure you DESERVE.
2.  EXPERIENCE: To become Guru Explorers, we are still world travelers, but experts in Cusco, Lima, and the most important destinations in Peru. We experienced bad and good experiences, finding that in the details is the difference, that's why we know what elements are essential for your trip, we are travelers and we strive to enhance your experience!
3.  TRANSPARENCY: We are here to provide you with the best information and description of our tours. We are not in favor of hidden costs. We provide the necessary information so you can choose the inclusions or upgrades you are looking for.
4.  SAFETY: You trust 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.
5.  FLEXIBILITY: Although we have pre-established packages; we adapt to your needs and make tailor-made plans for you to visit any place in Peru, with the expertise of a Guru Explorers. We adapt trips for special occasions such as your corporate travel, honeymoon, birthday, social, cultural or sporting event in your visit to Peru, offering you complete advice to achieve and exceed your expectations.
6.  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 you and those you love.
7.  SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: We promote Responsible and Sustainable Tourism without affecting the traveler, nor exploiting the communities that receive us or their environment. We create experiences that are more humane and respectful of heritage.

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