Paracas – Ica – Huacachina
Departure days
Every day
Boarding points
C.C. La Rambla - Javier Prado / C.C. Plaza Norte
Includes
Round-trip tourist transportation
Boarding points
C.C. Plaza Norte – Main entrance
First pickup point. Arrive 15 minutes early so you don’t miss the departure. Approximate departure time 4:00 a.m.
C.C. La Rambla – Av. Javier Prado Este
Second pickup point. The bus heads directly to Paracas Bay. Approximate departure time 4:35 a.m.
Itinerary
VISIT Paracas – Ballestas Islands
Arrival at Paracas Bay. Visit to the Ballestas Islands on modern speedboats, using life jackets throughout. During the tour you will see the El Candelabro geoglyph, along with a variety of marine wildlife including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and seabirds such as the guanay cormorant, Peruvian booby, and Inca tern.
FREE TIME Paracas Bay
Return to Paracas Bay. Free time for shopping and handicrafts. Brief tasting of local sweets before heading to Ica.
TASTING Winery in Ica
Visit to a winery in Ica, with free time to have lunch (not included). Afterward, enjoy a tasting of local wines such as Borgoña, Vino de Misa, and fruit-infused pisco, among others. Each tasting comes with traditional Ica sayings.
VISIT Huacachina Oasis
We visit the Huacachina oasis, a stunning natural oasis surrounded by massive sand dunes, palm trees, eucalyptus, and carob trees. This is the perfect spot to disconnect from everyday life and take a break.
⭐Optional: Dune buggies and sandboarding — S/ 35.00
TASTING Winery in Chincha
A stop at a winery in Chincha, where you can enjoy local wines and fruit-infused spirits, among other products. On weekends, a live Afro-Peruvian music show is featured.
Return
RETURN Departure back to Lima
Heading back to Lima. Approximate departure time 5:30 p.m.
End of tour Arrival in Lima
Arrival in Lima at the same boarding points. Approximate arrival time 10:40 p.m.
Important notes
* The order of visits may vary depending on capacity limits at each attraction.
* Schedules are approximate and may vary due to traffic or other factors along the route.
* Children under 1 year of age cannot board the Ballestas Islands boats or participate in extreme sports.
* Dune buggies and sandboarding are NOT suitable for pregnant women or people with back conditions.
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What's included
- Round-trip tourist transportation.
- Official tour guide.
- Paracas Bay stop included in the tour.
- Boat trip to the Ballestas Islands.
- Life jackets throughout the boat ride.
- Viewing of the El Candelabro geoglyph.
- Sighting of sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and seabirds.
- Huacachina Oasis stop included in the tour.
- Free time for dune buggies (additional cost).
- Winery in Ica included in the tour.
- Wine and pisco tasting in Ica.
- Winery in Chincha included in the tour.
- Wine and pisco tasting in Chincha.
- Live Afro-Peruvian music show on weekends.
- 1 complimentary wine for the birthday person in the group.
- 1 additional wine for groups of 5 or more.
- Permanent assistance throughout the tour.
- Group photos.
- First aid kit.
- Accident insurance (SOAT).
- Raffles during the tour.
Not included
- Tourist fee for Ballestas Islands (SERNANP): S/ 16.00.
- Dune buggies and sandboarding: S/ 35.00.
- Huacachina entry fee (SAT): S/ 4.00.
- Meals.
What should you bring?
- Cap or hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Personal first aid kit
- Comfortable sneakers
- Camera