Luxury Private Paracas & Huacachina Tour with Sunset Picnic
Description
Experience a full Full Day from Lima combining sea, desert, adventure and a special sunset experience. Sail to the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, one of the most visited natural destinations on the Peruvian coast, where you can appreciate seascapes and local fauna. Then continue to Ica, where you will enjoy a tasting of piscos and wines, ideal to know part of the wine tradition of southern Peru. In Huacachina, there’s the adrenaline of riding the dunes in a buggy and basic sandboarding in the desert. To close the day, enjoy a sunset picnic at the Huacachina oasis, a special experience that makes this tour a more exclusive option than the traditional Full Day to Paracas, Ica and Huacachina.
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Itinerary
04 :00 a.m. – Private pick-up from hotels in Lima We start this exclusive experience with private pickup directly from hotels or accommodation located in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro. Our driver and team will be ready to receive you on time and start the journey in total comfort towards the southern coast of Peru. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed a day early according to the location of your accommodation, allowing efficient and personalized logistics. We recommend being ready at reception a few minutes in advance to start this premium day without any hassles.
08:00 a.m. – Arrival in Paracas and free time in front of the sea After a comfortable private tour from Lima, we will arrive at Paracas, one of the most charming coastal destinations in Peru. You will have free time to enjoy a seafront breakfast, relax by the sea wall or use the toiletries before continuing the experience. Breakfast is not included, allowing them to choose freely between the different local options. 09:15 a.m. – Personalized assistance and boarding in Puerto El Chaco Our team will be responsible for accompanying you during the check-in and boarding process at the port of El Chaco, providing quick and comfortable care. From here we will start one of the most outstanding experiences of Paracas, sailing in modern boats to the famous islands of the marine reserve. We recommend wearing sunglasses, a cap, sunblock and a light jacket to enjoy the tour in greater comfort.
09: 30 a.m. – Excursion to the Ballestas Islands (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes) We will start a fascinating sailing to the famous Ballestas Islands, one of the greatest natural treasures of the Peruvian coast. During the speedboat tour, you will appreciate stunning rock formations, the enigmatic geoglyph of the Candelabra and spectacular seascapes of the South Pacific. This natural sanctuary is home to an extraordinary biodiversity. You will have the opportunity to observe sea lions resting on rocks, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, boobies, cormorants and various glovebirds in their natural habitat. An unmissable experience for lovers of nature, photography and adventure. The excursion is carried out respecting the established conservation distance, allowing to admire the fauna safely and responsibly.
12:00 p.m. – Paracas to Ica (approximately 1 hour journey) After our marine experience, we will continue the private tour towards the city of Ica, crossing stunning desert landscapes characteristic of the southern coast of Peru. During the journey you can relax in total comfort as we move on to the next stage of this premium experience. Around 1 :00 p.m. we will arrive at a renowned winery in the region, where you can learn more about the local fish tradition, discover artisan processes and enjoy a pleasant stop in an authentic and welcoming environment.
12 : 30 pm – Tacama experience: tradition, wines and gastronomy We will arrive at the historic Hacienda Tacama, one of the most emblematic and renowned wineries in Peru, surrounded by beautiful vineyards and elegant gardens. Here we will enjoy a guided tour of its facilities, where you will know part of the region’s winemaking history and the processes that have given international prestige to its wines and spirits. During the experience you can participate in a tasting of select wines and house products. Afterwards, they will have free time to have lunch on their own in the hacienda restaurant, ideal to enjoy regional and international cuisine in a distinguished and relaxing atmosphere. (Lunch not included in the tour price).
15 : 30 hrs – Arrival at Huacachina Oasis – Free time We will arrive at the famous Oasis of Huacachina, surrounded by large dunes in the middle of Ica Desert. You will have free time to walk around the lagoon, take pictures or relax enjoying the scenery. 16 : 30 hrs – Buggies, Sandboard and Sunset Picnic in the dunes We will close the day with an exciting buggie adventure through the desert dunes, guided by expert drivers. They can also practice sandboarding and enjoy spectacular views of the oasis. Then we will head to a special desert area to enjoy an exclusive sunset picnic, surrounded by golden sand and a sky full of colors. A perfect ending between adventure, nature and comfort.
18:30 hrs – Ica to Lima Departure to Lima with estimated arrival between 10:30 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Important: The tour includes exclusive transportation for our passengers, with a small bag (max. 10 kg) per person. If you're carrying more luggage, you can add a large suitcase for $30. Recommendation: If you have a flight near midnight, we suggest hiring a private tour to ensure your arrival at the airport on time.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The exact pick-up time will be confirmed one day before the tour by WhatsApp or email. Please wait at your hotel reception desk or at the front door of your accommodation 10 minutes before the indicated time. Pick up applies for accommodation located in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(504)
Excellent experience and full entertaining. The guide is super fun and collaborative. The buggy ride is the ultimate and the best to close the day.
This was a 10 out of 10. It’s a long day packed with Peruvian history, traditions and adventures. In Paracas we saw penguins, sea lions, many species of birds, and dolphins. The boat ride was lovely. Enjoyed the quick stop in the textile house and bought a beautiful hand made wall hanging. The lunch at the winery was a nice break from the activity and travel. It was interesting to see the fractional method if making Pisco. The tastings were also good. Then a quick drive to Huacachina. To see an oasis in the desert felt like a movie. The dune buggy was thrilling .. just fast and bumpy enough. Sand boarding was awesome and the sunset was breathtaking. Our guide, Oswaldo was the best. He had so much energy and made it fun with the themed music he brought. A great soundtrack for the day. Highly recommend.
Take the tour to paracas and huacachina, one of the best tours I had in Peru, I would definitely take it again, I had a lot of fun in the desert and the very rich food
Check if the tour to Ballestas is available because sometimes due to bad weather it is not allowed and give you tour to white island where you do not see penguins
The ballesta island and the dessert were more than awesome, but the other things they do for extending the time between the two mains things, are just average. The food was not the best, we expected food as the absolutely good we have had around, but it was meh going to ugly… so if you can just orden plain chicken that never goes wrong, this is not the place to try new things. Oswaldo the tour guide was super responsible, always checking we were right and also caring for the place, picking up the trash other people left. Like caring for the place he works.
Good tour, fulfills the offers made, kindness of guides Diana and Rodrigo, good food. The buggies experience is another level and the sunset leaves you with beautiful memories
It was an extraordinary experience. Guides Diana and Rodrigo conducted with excellence. It greatly exceeded our expectations and we got a taste of wanting more. Although the tour has a long duration, it passed very quickly! Amazing!
Very nice experience with Diana and Rodrigo, they very attentive and good vibe. Very complete the day with various activities and very rich lunch
Very good! Go without fear! You have to go if you're in Lima. Talk to Diana from Inka Tour It will make a great experience!!! You have to go without fear.
The ride was excellent!! Very complete and entertaining. We learned a lot - all the guides were very friendly and you can also tell that everyone knows a lot! They shared their knowledge very well. We didn't have to stand in lines for long, and the waiting times were very reasonable. There was plenty of time to explore and also shop if you wanted. The drive was long, but the bus is very comfortable, and there was no problem sleeping. Finally, the atmosphere and group was very good. I highly recommend it!!
