Paracas, Ballestas & Huacachina Tours
Escape south to desert and sea: the Paracas National Reserve and a boat trip to the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands (the “poor man’s Galápagos”), then the palm-fringed Huacachina oasis amid towering dunes, with dune-buggy rides and sandboarding. A thrilling day or two-day trip from Lima.
1 tour · prices per person, book with partner
Paracas & Huacachina in Lima — FAQ
What are the Ballestas Islands?
The Ballestas Islands off Paracas are rocky isles teeming with sea lions, penguins and seabirds, nicknamed the “poor man’s Galápagos,” visited by boat on tours from Paracas, a few hours south of Lima.
What is Huacachina?
Huacachina is a tiny palm-fringed oasis surrounded by giant sand dunes near Ica, famous for dune-buggy rides and sandboarding, often combined with Paracas on a trip from Lima.
How far is Paracas from Lima?
Paracas is about 3.5 to 4 hours south of Lima, usually visited on a long day trip or, better, a 2-day trip combining the Ballestas Islands, Paracas reserve and the Huacachina oasis.