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Full Day Tour In Paracas Ica And Huacachina from Lima

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Full Day Lima Paracas Ica Huacachina competitively priced
  • 14 to 15 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • No hidden fees
    • 2-hour boat ride to Isla Ballestas
    • Dune buggy
    • Sandboarding
    • Bilingual guide EN / SP
    • Pick up & Drop Off hotel
    • Lunch
    • Local taxes (20 soles)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • JW Marriott Hotel Lima
      Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores 15074, Peru

      Near Larcomar , in Front of the Marriot hotel. Our bus will be there at the pickup time.

    Start time

    05:00 AM

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Paracas

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Islas Ballestas

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Pisco Nietto

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Huacachina Oasis

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Huacachina Oasis

    1 minute • Admission Ticket Included

    Lima (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • The total duration includes travel time.
    • It sometimes happens that the sea is too rough to visit the Ballestas Islands by boat. If a weather report announcing a storm, we may cancel the boat tour around the Ballestas Islands for security reasons. In this case a financial reimbursement will be refunded to you ($10 per person) or another activity will be proposed
    • Baby under 1 year old cannot participate in activities of the day
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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    Darron_A
    Tony was very good. He showed us a good time. Very attentive and knowledgeable fun . Everyone was excited. We really enjoyed it

    Reviews

    4.5
    59 reviews
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    Patrice_S, May 2024
    Both locations were memorable yet different and the excitement of not knowing what you will see and the thrill of the rides were fulfilling
    Penguins, Pisco and Dune Buggies...What a day!!!
    Jacqueline_W, Apr 2024
    We had a great time on this tour! The price was fantastic and both the guide and our bus operator were experienced and professional. My only suggestion: Carry extra cash with you. There are points in the tour when you will need small amounts of the local currency.
    Huacachina good, tour not so much
    Emma_H, Apr 2024
    The tour started with a really early pick up which was chaotic. Despite being told to be on time (or early!), we waiting 20minutes at the Marriott on the bus, presumably for late passengers with no explanation. The coach was full - we were about 50 people. At one point in the day, 2 guests got on the wrong bus and despite us telling the guide they didn't seem that bothered. Luckily, the 2 passengers realised and the bus they had mistakenly taken brought them back so they could rejoin our group. Didn't fill us with confidence! There were two guides with the main guide shouting into a megaphone for much of the day. It felt very much like we were being herded from place to place - not personalised, no good information, and they were quite rude / unfriendly. Paracas part was fine. 30min boat trip out to sea for a 10min trip around the rocks where you can see penguins and seals (from a distance) and then 30min boat trip back. Boat had no shade cover (other operator boats did) so make sure to bring sun protection. Quite a few up-sell points (in Paracas we stopped for 15mins in a souvenir shop to "taste chocolate" which was a small piece of chocolate followed by waiting there for 15mins while staff tried to get you to buy it. Second upsell was after lunch with a pisco tasting and then another sell to try and get you to buy the products). Lunch was tasty but isn't included so keep this in mind. Huacachina was very cool but the sandboarding "experience" we were only allowed to do twice - not very much at all! Back on the bus after not a huge amount of time and we were back to Lima by 10pm. Overall, we'd recommend going to Huacachina but not doing this tour which had lots of other things that weren't very interesting / good and made the day incredibly long.
    Great Day!
    Mandy_B, Apr 2024
    The sights themselves were absolutely incredible. The bus was quite comfortable, though the on board toilet was out of order, making it a bit difficult for such a lot of driving. Our tour guides were excellent and made sure to take great care of us. We loved the lunch options and Pisco tasting. Huachacina is incredible. We did find that we did not have enough time there. It was a bit too rushed.
    A day of fun and activities
    Darron_A, Apr 2024
    Tony was very good. He showed us a good time. Very attentive and knowledgeable fun . Everyone was excited. We really enjoyed it
    It was outstanding
    Jean_R, Apr 2024
    Everything, the most stand out part was watching my daughter coming down the sand slide, and stopping halfway down. I never seen anything like it before. 😂😂😂
    Great Tour
    Joshua_R, Apr 2024
    The tour was amazing. The agency staff picked you up from the hotel meeting point and brought you back. Fantastic staff members, I recommend the tour too everyone.
    Full Day Tour in Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima
    rennae_c, Mar 2024
    We had an amazing time. We were on the road for a total of 18 hours. It was an actioned packed Day. At Paracas, we visited the sea lions, did wine tasting and ended our day at Haucachina which was the highlight of the entire trip. Our tour guide Victor and Carlos were amazing and very patient with us.
    Excellent day trip, lots of fun.
    Jackson_G, Mar 2024
    Trip was excellent. Renzo was a great guide, don’t forget cash for local tax and that lunch is extra.
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    Hey Jackson! Thanks for the shoutout, and we're thrilled you had an excellent trip with Renzo leading the charge! 😉 Thanks for joining us on this adventure, and here's to many more memorable journeys ahead! 🌟
    The tour was good and the...
    Rey_P, Mar 2024
    The tour was good and the places ir went to were great! The tour guide was awesome. Now the bad thing about this tour is that it is not the time frame advertised. We got picked up at 5.00 am like it says but we did not get back until 11.30 pm at night. That is a total of 18 hours and a half it is very tiring and the bus is not comfortable. I wish this was explained correctly in the description of the tour.
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    Hi Rey! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the tour and the places we visited, and thanks for the compliments on our guide! As for the timing, well, we might have stretched the definition of a "short-duration tour" a bit. 😄 But don't worry, we'll take your feedback on board to improve our descriptions. In the meantime, we hope your next adventures are just as thrilling, but a bit shorter!
    Quite the Experience!
    Richard_P, Jan 2024
    Loved the Venues We Traveled To. Our Guide Slept Most of Time. After our bus broke down we should have been offered a paid for Snack.
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    Hello! We're delighted that you enjoyed the venues we visited. As for our guide who spent most of the time sleeping, well, we hope he had some interesting travel dreams! 😄 Regarding the breakdown of our bus, we admit it was a crunchy moment in our adventure. To make up for it, we'll seriously consider including complimentary snacks for our future unexpected stops. Thanks for sharing your experience and humor with us! 🚌💤🍫
    Memorable day
    georgia_h, Dec 2023
    Adventure day ! Boat trip to the Islands - wildlife. Dune Buggies - very exciting! Thanks, it was Well co-ordinated, we felt well looked after by the group Guide. English guide, nice atmosphere !
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    What an adventure-filled day! Boat trip to the islands with wildlife and dune buggies in the dunes, that's truly exciting! 😄 Thank you so much for your feedback, we're delighted you enjoyed the coordination of the trip and felt well looked after by our guide. Bon voyage on your future adventures! 🚤🏝️
    Great tour! Beautiful...
    Yaqin_W, Dec 2023
    Great tour! Beautiful scenery and comfortable transportation. Super nice guide. Easy communications.
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words, we're thrilled you had a great time. Bon voyage and see you soon for more adventures! 🌄🚌"
    Raj Mahal’s Thumbs up to exciting day trip from Lima
    Rajeshwer_S, Dec 2023
    Paracas has wonderful islands and natural beauty. Only handful of seals. You are better off seeing them near Lima. Huacachina sand boarding was lot of fun. If you are old or out of shape, don’t underestimate the initial climb in the sand to get to the dune buggie. Get some water and a partner to walk with you. Dune buggie is like riding a roller coaster! It is exciting and feels dangerous at the same time. The drivers are experts and the ride was lot of fun. Once you get to the sand boarding spot, most people just lay flat on the stomach and slide down. Experienced sandboarders can stand on the board and ride down. I had a 85 year old in our group do sandboarding. So you have no excuse. The most difficult part is the climb back after the slide. The tour then went to a place for lunch and wine tasting. Few people got some wine bottles and shared it to those who drink in the bus. So the ride back was a little party with lots of singing. All in good fun. Better this than sit and watch the window for 4 hours.
    19 hours and larger than 32 group size
    ellen_c, Dec 2023
    Be very careful booking this trip. We did it and it waa not as promised. Instead of a max of 32 there were 54 people on the tour. We left at 5am and returned at 11pm. It takes much longer to manage 54 people than 32. Only 1 of the 2 guides on the bus spoke English, and unfortunately not very well. On the boat, my cousins were in the back and couldn't really hear when the tour guide gave the information in English. And all 54 people were on the boat, my cousin counted. The places we went were fun. Other people on the boat showed us all inclusive tickets for at least $30 less that what we paid through Viator. Because of all the discrepancies we tried to get some compensation back through the Travel agency Viator used and both Viator and the travel agency denied the request. The travel agency said its the best they could do because they have to pay Viator a 30% commission. I was shocked. We've used Viator before and have had good experiences. The responses to our complaints were not professional from the booking company and dismissive from Viator. The level of customer service regarding the tour agency not fulfilling the details of our agreed upon tour was very disappointing.
    Good trip
    Andrey_P, Dec 2023
    Good trip and price, recommend. The staff was friendly :) The bus was pretty comfortable. Don't forget to take some cash with you just in case.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    Thank you for your review Andrey. It was a pleasure to serving you and glad to hear that you enjoy the tour :)
    Experidnce that can’t forget
    marivic_G, Nov 2023
    I like both trips,seeing those rare sea animals and the buggy ride,perfect! Our tour guide Jenny is very nice.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    Thank you for your review Mari. It was a pleasure to serving you and glad to hear that you enjoy the tour.
    Lies and Lack of support
    Trinidad_G, Nov 2023
    The trip itself was enjoyable. Being able to tour new places is always something I look forward to doing. We began with a pick up on a nice bus. Once we arrived to Ica we took a boat tour to explore and see animals in their natural habitats (which I thought was great!). Upon return, we received samples of cookies and then headed to a restaurant (food was great) followed by a pisco tasting (amazing!). No time to shop. Overall it felt rushed but we made the best of it. We got to Huacachina for a buggy ride. The area was beautiful, outside of all of the trash everywhere. We were assigned a buggy driver to give us a tour of the sand dunes and bring us to take pictures and sand board. I enjoyed the ride since the driver drove incredibly fast! The issue was my hat flew off as we arrived to sand-board. I let the driver know that I would run to grab it since it was down the hill, within eyesight. He told me that instead he would drive me to pick it up on the way back. While we began to situate ourselves to take pictures he put a sand board in my hands and told me to go. I was confused because we didn’t get to take pictures yet so I put the board down and took pictures with half of the group that stayed. Once we took the board down the hill the driver began telling people to get in the buggy. My partner confirmed with the driver, in Spanish that we were going to get my hat. He reassured us we will. The driver took off very fast before my partner had time to put her seatbelt on. She was terrified so I helped her up it on. We did not head towards my hat and instead went directly back to the entrance area. I confronted the driver and he put his hands up and said “no hat”. I went to my guide from IZI Peru and explained my frustration. She was sitting across from the driver’s boss and he told me the driver checked the buggy and there was no hat. From then on my guide did not support me with communicating with this man. I tried with all of the Spanish I knew, hand gestures and pictures. My partner came over and spoke to him in Spanish. The guy gave us about 5 different stories about how the driver said he didn’t drive us, how the driver went to search for my hat, how someone else took my hat, that they didn’t have the buggy we were driven in (even though I showed him pictures and videos of the buggy. Essentially he was saying anything to not be helpful in hopes that we would leave. They did nothing, my guide did nothing to assist and the driver told me not to retrieve my hat with a false promise that he would take me to get it. It’s frustrating because I would have gotten it myself if he didn’t tell me not to get it. Overall this was a disappointing end to what was a good trip.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    Dear Trinidad: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent tour with us. We were surprised to learn about your concerns, as your review indicated in the first paragraph that the overall tour experience aligned with our promises. Regarding the hat incident, our standard procedure involves cautioning guests about the potential difficulties on certain routes, especially during activities like the buggy and sandboarding and we did it in two opportunities before starting the activity. We understand that the road conditions can be challenging, and we aim to minimize any inconvenience to our customers. Our pre-warning about potential incidents is precisely aimed at minimizing disruptions and allowing us to assist individuals without causing inconvenience to the group. While we strive to assist with personal belongings, taking responsibility for one's items is crucial to maintaining the efficiency and fairness of the overall experience. We understand the frustration and disappointment you must have felt, especially after the enjoyable experiences you had with the tour, but you have to know that we assist you as far as we can. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again. Warm regards,
    Awesome tour from Lima
    Carolina_H, Nov 2023
    Excellent trip & tour guide (Gaby). With my friends we enjoyed it a lot. It was very complete, organized and fun :)
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    Thank you for sharing your feedback Carolina. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour!
    Our guide Gabi and Gian...
    Catarina_L, Nov 2023
    Our guide Gabi and Gian were amazing. Day full of very nice experiences. Sandboard and buggies were awesome
    Response from Host, Nov 2023
    Thank you for your review Catarina. We are glad to know that you enjoyed the tour. Hope you come back soon.
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