Start Point
From: Lima
Service
Shared Service
Type
Duration
15 hours
Tour to Huacachina & Paracas Full Day
If you are looking for an unforgettable trip to Huacachina & Paracas, this Full Day Group tour is ideal for your next adventure. Undoubtedly, Huacachina & Paracas are one of the most outstanding tourist attractions in Peru and are able to capture the attention of more and more tourists. This tour has a duration of 16 hours where we will have many interesting activities that will offer you a different experience in Peru.
Why visit Huacachina & Paracas?
Huacachina is an oasis in the middle of the desert a few hours from Lima. It is a place surrounded by sand dunes where many people practice adventure sports and sports attractions with tubular cars through the sandy mountains. It also offers alternatives such as traditional wine and Pisco wineries and walks with spectacular views.
Paracas is another unforgettable destination that will make this tour a complete experience. It is one of Peru’s favorite destinations. By many, considered as the best, something that is due to all the activities you can find in this place and what you can do when you visit it. In addition to its extensive beaches and expanses of reserve, you can taste the best cuisine because it is a place where you can eat the best fish in the country.
In short, if you need to make a different trip, where you can enjoy varied experiences that combine landscape, adventure, gastronomy, culture and nature, then you should not wait any longer. The Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour is waiting for you with its excellent group service.
This tour operates in a shared (group) format. For more details, please see the considerations section.
Itinerary
Route
Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour Itinerary (Group Service):
5:00 – 9:30 hs Departure to Paracas - Arrival at the Ballestas Islands
We will leave very early from Paracas from a designated meeting point and embark on a 4-hour journey in our transportation. After arriving 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 lasts 2 hours and is conducted entirely from the boat.
Before leaving the city of Paracas, we will make a brief stop at a café. 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.
22:00 hs Arrival in Lima
Having finished this tour, we will start our trip to Lima, arriving at our destination around 10:00 pm.
This schedule is approximate and may vary depending on traffic conditions.
Additional Information
Includes
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.
- Visit to the Huachachina Oasis.
- Buggies and Sanboarding.
- Tasting of Pisco, Wines, Pisco Cream, Macerados.
- Lunch at the local Restaurants
- Coffee and snacks at the coffee shop.
Not included
The price of the Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour (Group Service) does not include:
- Personal expense.
- Drinks at the restaurant.
- Tips.
What to Bring
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
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 our strategic 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.
- For the shared tour option, the day before the tour, you will be assigned a pickup time range and an approximate return time. Please keep in mind that since it’s a shared tour with other people, punctuality is important to avoid delays for other passengers. Additionally, the tour duration may vary depending on the pace of the group members. The return time may also vary depending on the traffic in the area, which is why we provide an approximate time. Please remember that both traffic and the pace of the tourists are beyond the control of Guru Explorers.
Other considerations
- The seating arrangement on the transport is random, based on the order of arrival and pickup
- The seating on the transportation is random, based on the order of arrival and pickup.
- The included lunch consists of selected options for main courses and selected options for appetizers.
- 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.
- Due to environmental, climatic or other factors beyond our control, the itinerary of the trip may vary. If so, we will notify you in a timely manner.
- Guru Explorers value your time and strive to respect the tour schedule; however, it 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.
Not recommended for:
- People in wheelchairs.
- Pregnant women.
Terms and Conditions
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.
Why choose us
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:
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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