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Ballestas Islands Tour: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Tasting
4.7
15 Ratings
Lima
Discover the amazing Ballestas Islands on the Paracas peninsula, the Huacachina oasis in the dry Ica desert, and enjoy pisco tasting, our signature drink, on an exclusive and all-inclusive tour.
Discover the amazing Ballestas Islands on the Paracas peninsula, the Huacachina oasis in the dry Ica desert, and enjoy pisco tasting, our signature drink, on an exclusive and all-inclusive tour.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lima - Departing from Lima, enjoy a comfortable 3-hour journey. A brief stop will be made halfway to stretch and purchase supplies.
- Islas Ballestas - The first destination of the Full Day tour is the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, where you can observe native wildlife, including Humboldt penguins, pelicans, sea lions, dolphins, and more….
- Lima - Departing from Lima, enjoy a comfortable 3-hour journey. A brief stop will be made halfway to stretch and purchase supplies.
- Islas Ballestas - The first destination of the Full Day tour is the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, where you can observe native wildlife, including Humboldt penguins, pelicans, sea lions, dolphins, and more. Additionally, view the iconic 2,500-year-old candelabra geoglyph carved into a mountainside. This experience is on a modern motorboat adhering to all safety standards, guided by an expert.
- CULTURPISCO - The second stop of the day is the “CulturPisco” vineyard in Ica. Capture stunning views and take your time to explore and learn about the history and production of pisco and regional wines from knowledgeable “pisco lovers.” Enjoy a delicious Peruvian meal included in the experience.
- Laguna De Huacachina - The final stop of the day is the iconic “Huacachina,” an oasis in the Ica desert. Hop on exciting buggies and dive into the desert dunes, where you’ll be taken to a high dune for sandboarding. Feel the adrenaline rush as you witness one of Peru’s most breathtaking sunsets.
- Ica - After experiencing a remarkable sunset over the Huacachina dunes, the journey back to Lima begins. A brief stop in the town of “Asia” will be made to stretch.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Buggies in Huacachina Dunes
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Buggies in Huacachina Dunes
Location
Lima
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(15 Ratings)
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Seanf22
Feb 23, 2026
Great day trip to Ica and Paracas - From start to finish a great day had by myself & my wife. We were met by our guide Edgar and our driver Antonio. We travelled for about an hour where we had breakfast made from fresh bread with five different fillings. This was a good start to the day. We we then travelled for 2 1/2 hours to reach Paracas where we joined a boat to see the sites about 30 minutes boat ride to see the sea lions and sea birds sadly no penguins. On our return after two hours, we were met by our guide and travelled to Ica. We had a fantastic experience on the dunes in our buggy, the heights of the dunes were breathtaking. Following the 60 minute dune buggy ride. We were met by our Driver who then took us on to our next location to have lunch and sampling Pisco wine. Great experience but sadly we had to leave to return back to our hotel in Lima. This was a four hour ride. Our Driver Antonio was such a safe driver and was not phased by the drivers on the road which were called in havoc we were told this was normal for Peruvian driving. Felt safe all day thanks to both Antonia and Edgar our guide for a great day.
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F6306ggamyd
Feb 10, 2026
Amazing Experience!! - We had an incredible experience touring Peru with this company and can’t recommend them enough. My husband and I did the Paracas boat tour followed by dune buggying and sand skiing/boarding in Huacachina, and every part of the trip was thoughtfully planned and executed.
The natural beauty of Peru is truly breathtaking, and this tour gave us front-row seats to it all. Our guide, Edgar, was outstanding. Incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and easy to talk to, he made the whole experience feel like we were traveling with a well-informed friend rather than just being guided through an itinerary.
Transportation was another highlight. The vehicle was spotless, comfortable, and well maintained, and our driver was excellent. Everything felt very professional, organized, and smooth from start to finish, which allowed us to fully relax and enjoy the adventure.
The only small thing I’d note is that it would have been helpful to know ahead of time that cash payment is preferred upfront. By the end of a long and exciting day, having to make a couple of ATM stops while exhausted wasn’t ideal. That said, this was a minor inconvenience in an otherwise fantastic experience.
Overall, this was a wonderful tour with a great team, and we’re so glad we chose them. If you’re considering exploring Paracas and Huacachina, you’ll be in excellent hands. 🌊🏜️✨
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Alexanderde4901gk
Jan 7, 2026
Unforgettable tour - The experience of this tour is indescribable, as it combines adventure, nature and adrenaline. Very trained staff and concerned to show me the best locations of the different places that took me.
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Angiev2026
Jan 3, 2026
A fully recommended tour - I really liked the tour, it was an adrenaline-filled experience, with beautiful landscapes. Everything was well organized and I totally recommend the company for its good service
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Guadalupez274
Dec 14, 2025
The best agency to know Peru - Excellent service! Very good service from all the staff, they are very friendly and quickly resolve any unforeseen.
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Victorgf4890yi
Dec 14, 2025
The best experience in life. Amazing place, with the best agency. - A unique experience, Antonio was always attentive to us, at all times.
You don’t have to worry about anything but enjoying yourself, the experience of sleeping in the desert is something you can’t miss.
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750anzhelikan
Dec 7, 2025
Great Private Tour to Paracas, Huacachina and Vineyards - In November 2025 my boyfriend and I booked the private tour to Paracas, Huacachina and Vineyards.
We really enjoyed the tour and it was exactly what we expected.
We had a very nice guide! As it was one of our first days in Peru, our guide showed us a lot of local fruits, vegetables and dishes that we should try.
The driver was also very friendly and drove accurately and safe.
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Ianpio
Nov 11, 2025
Best day trip from Lima - Long tour but worth it every minute. Full day filled with different activities from sea to desert. Seals and penguins to sand boarding. Must do
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Y5264qpluisv
Jun 9, 2025
Highly recommended - Our experience was wonderful, they helped me plan my vacation without worrying about anything. All the tours we did had great guides attentive and fun. The food was good overall and the service and the agency was the best.
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Diwa_n
Apr 24, 2025
Munay Pacha - Great to partner with them for Peru Tours. - Antonio and Jessica went out of the way to pick us up. I wanted a later pickup and some adjustments to the itinerary and they were readily accommodating. Antonio brought us a nice SUV for the 3 of us and we drove to Paracas. Jessica was great in explaining the events, names and other history of the places we are about to visit. We arrived at Paracas and there was a boat waiting for us to take us to the Ballestos Bird Sanctuary. Even though the bird sanctuary wasn't that great and guides from the boat company didn't translate anything in English it was a worthwhile trip to see the penguins walking up the rock face.
Post that we went to Pisco tasting and lunch. Lunch was excellent and tasting event was shortened due to our request. Then we drove to Huacachina and rented a dune buggy for just the two of us. Juan the driver immediately developed a great rapport with us and he took us to a prime spot to do surfboarding and to watch the sunset. He volunteered along with Antonio and Jessica and took a lot of pictures of us surfing and riding the buggy. After that, the ride back to the hotel was 3 hours or so.
Highly highly recommend this tour and the service plus arrangements were ideal. Even though it was a long day and we were tired after several days spent in Cusco and vicinity, this tour was a great final touch.
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