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Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!
Badge of ExcellenceLima, Peru
- 16 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Don’t let limited time in Lima stop you visiting Huacachina and Paracas. See the desert oasis and natural hotspots on a full-day tour, ideal for travelers short on time. After traveling to Paracas, you’ll embark on a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, regularly compared to the Galapagos Island, to see colonies of sea lions and seals. Then, explore Huacachina desert in a dune buggy and go sandboarding. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
- Take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, a natural haven in Paracas
- Admire sea lions, seals, and rare species of bird in their natural environment
- Ride a dune buggy and go sand boarding in the desert oasis of Huacachina
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima are included
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
- 2-hour Sandboarding and dune buggy tour
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
05:30 AM
Pickup details
View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative. -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 5:05 am and 5:15 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:15 am and 5:45 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 6:00 am and 6:20 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in the Airport will be confirmed via chat
What To Expect
Embark on a whirlwind exploration of the Huacachina oasis and Paracas on a full-day tour designed for those with limited time in Lima.
Start with convenient hotel pickup in the early morning and head to Paracas by bus. Then, join a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, often likened to the Galapagos for its plethora of marine animals. Marvel at colonies of penguins, birds, seals, and sea lions in their natural habitat while your guide provides information on the ecosystem.
Following this, travel to Huacachina where you'll have free time for a dune buggy and sandboarding adventure in the desert oasis, conquering the towering sand dunes.
Conclude your adventure with a convenient drop-off at your accommodation in the late evening.
Start with convenient hotel pickup in the early morning and head to Paracas by bus. Then, join a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, often likened to the Galapagos for its plethora of marine animals. Marvel at colonies of penguins, birds, seals, and sea lions in their natural habitat while your guide provides information on the ecosystem.
Following this, travel to Huacachina where you'll have free time for a dune buggy and sandboarding adventure in the desert oasis, conquering the towering sand dunes.
Conclude your adventure with a convenient drop-off at your accommodation in the late evening.
Miraflores (Pass By)
Paracas
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Islas Ballestas
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Huacachina
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Huacachina
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Miraflores (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
- Food is not included, although we have discounts in many restaurants.
- See itinerary for hour by hour plan.
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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Featured review
Karl_H
Very professional company, timely and organized. Arturo was an excellent guide as well. The locations were beautiful with exciting activities and many opportunities to enjoy the local gastronomy. Well worth the price
Reviews
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3,151 reviews
Bruno_F, Apr 2024
Pick up instructions were incorrect. They gave me 5:30am but the actual was 6:15. I called the phone and nobody was picking up before 6:00am. I was ready to leave but decided to wait a little longer. When arrived the guide told me, yes Viator never sent correct instructions.
Sharon_G, Apr 2024
So much fun! It’s a long day but worth it😍. Diego was a great guide, great experience. Dunes were great and the sunset was beautiful.
Kevon_W, Apr 2024
They are not kidding, this was a long day but so much fun! The sunset from the desert makes everything worth it!
tasha7883, Apr 2024
We had a great time. Arturo was the host and he was attentive and friendly. He spoke English and spanish. The dune buggy were awesome. Bring water and snacks.
Samantha_L, Apr 2024
This was a VERY fun day trip. It was long but we knew that going in and it seemed to flow pretty well. Overall, it was definitely worth it and I would book with them again in the future. Make sure to bring snacks because the food is subpar (you have to preorder from a specific restaurant for logistical purposes). Otherwise 10/10 day!
Thomas_K, Apr 2024
A great trip. Once in a lifetime day. The boat tour around " mini Galapagos" was very nice. The dune buggy riding and sand boarding was incredible. My 8 year old son loved it. Worth the long bus ride
Kathryn_T, Apr 2024
Huacachina was incredible. The buggy ride and the sandboarding we really had enough time to actually enjoy the activities instead of feeling rushed. Met a lot of very cool people. Would definitely recommend to friends or family. Don’t miss this.
Katrina_C, Apr 2024
This tour was so much fun and a great way to see a lot of main attractions in one day from Lima! While it was a long day, it was amazing and I'm so glad I went. Our guide, Ricardo, was wonderful and knowledgeable and communicative, which was appreciated. Every place we visited was beautiful and the dune buggy ride through the sand dunes was so much fun!
Tim_C, Apr 2024
The day was fantastic, all the activities were incredibly fun especially the dune buggys and the sandboarding. Our guide Ricardo was very freinsy and helpful and all the guides drivers for the individual activities were great as well
Kevin_W, Apr 2024
Not to missed - great day and Ricardo was a fantastic tour guide. It’s a long day with multiple adventures, very well put together.
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