1 Day Trip to Huacachina
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At a glance
- Duration
- 17 hours
- Price from
- $129 / person
- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 32 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 27
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Lima Experience
Description
Visit Huacachina with the most epic day Trip from Lima. Visit America’s oldest vineyard for lunch. Explore Huacachina Oasis and the dunes with your Buggy-sandboarding Tour; finish the day with a Magical Sunset Picnic on the Desert. We provide the safest buggy experience in Peru. Lima Experience is the only agency in Huacachina to provide helmets for buggy and sandboarding tours, we comply to international safety standards. Travel comfortably and enjoy an itinerary that combines nature, adventure, and unique landscapes. Lima Experience is considered the TOP 1 travel agency in Lima rated 5 stars on Google Maps and tripadvisor.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 11–80)
- $129
- Child (ages 2–10)
- $109
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Lima
We pick you up directly from your accommodation in any hotel, hostel, airbnb or friend house inside Lima touristic area. You will travel by VIP bus from Lima to Paracas. Before the Trip: - We will share the contact of the driver who will take you to the bus terminal. - It is important to have breakfast in advance. Important: - Bring your original Passport - You travel on a luxury bus but it is not Lima Experience Bus - The VIP bus service has onboard assistant but it is not a Lima Experience Guide
Paracas
Upon arrival in Paracas, you will meet our Lima Experience guide, who will be waiting for you. You will board our bus and continue the journey with the group to La Caravedo Vineyard. Visit an exclusive and oldest vineyard in America. It produces the most important and well-known Peruvian Pisco: Porton. Enjoy a delicious lunch and an exciting tour featuring Pisco samples.
Ica
Visit an exclusive and oldest vineyard in America. It produces the most important and well-known Peruvian Pisco: Porton. Enjoy a delicious lunch and an exciting tour featuring Pisco samples.
Huacachina
A hidden oasis surrounded by giant sand dunes. Enjoy free time to explore, grab a drink, or snap some great photos. Our meeting point is the best—right in front of the oasis.
Huacachina Dunes
Feel the adrenaline as we race down the hills in our dune buggies for an extended 2 hour tour. Once on top of the dune you can take amazing pictures or grab an artisanal sandboard that is provided to slide down the dunes on your stomach. Please Note: A driver will operate the vehicle for safety reasons, both in private and shared services The best part of the day comes when the sun starts to set, we’ll take you to our secret spot on the dunes to relax and enjoy a special picnic during the most beautiful desert sunset in Perú.
What's included
Included
Accommodation Pick up/Drop off
Includes 1 main course + 1 passion fruit juice, with vegan/vegetarian options available (no additional items).
Caravedo Pisco Vineyard Tour and Tasting
Certified Peruvian Guide with Fluent English on board.
Picnic in Huacachina Desert at Sunset
Luxury Bus with USB ports, reclining seats, clean bathroom and air conditioning.
2 hour Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Tour
Not included
Breakfast (take it before the pick-up) and dinner not included (Lunch is included)
Alcoholic Drinks after the Pisco Tasting
Gratuities
Professional Sandboars to Stand Up is NOT INCLUDED
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up directly from your accommodation in any hotel, hostel, airbnb or friend house inside Lima turistic area: Lima Downtown, San Isidro, Miraflores or Barranco. Then, we’ll take you to board the bus for a 4.5-hour journey to the Ica City (You travel on a luxury bus but it is not Lima Experience Bus) - Mandatory: Bring your physical passport - If you are located outside the pick up area, you must go on your own to Starbucks, Barranco - No exceptions!!
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
32 reviews
How it compares in Lima
- Rated higher than 77% of 395 reviewed tours in Lima
Excurgo comparison of 1,465 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All passengers must carry their physical passport throughout the trip. It is required for highway inspections, tax exemption, and boarding the bus. In case of an accident requiring medical attention, they will only be treated if they present their physical passport. Otherwise, they will NOT be attended to.
- It is mandatory to send a photo of your passport at least 24 hours before the trip so we can arrange your transportation from Lima to Ica. This information is required to issue your bus tickets.
- Before the tour, all participants must attend a mandatory safety briefing and sign a safety and responsibility form.
- If you want to do stand-up sandboarding, you must do so on your own with another operator and cannot rejoin our group. In that case, you will forfeit the buggy, sandboarding, and picnic, without a refund.
- Passengers weighing more than 100 kg must pay USD 10 for an additional seat. This applies to the Huacachina buggies. In the case of the bus, an additional seat will be assigned at a cost of 25 USD
- Children under 3 years old do not pay for the tour; however, parents must cover any additional expenses (entrance fees, snacks, or extra activities).
- For the buggy tour, children under 3 years old must travel in a private service, pay for a seat, and use a safety carrier.
- Children over 3 years old will have a seat available; however, parents should be aware that the buggy operates at high speed due to the nature of the activity.
- Parents must sign a consent form for minors to participate in the buggy tour.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does 1 Day Trip to Huacachina take?
1 Day Trip to Huacachina lasts about 17 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does 1 Day Trip to Huacachina cost?
Prices start at $129 per person for this Lima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does 1 Day Trip to Huacachina run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:30 AM.
How much does 1 Day Trip to Huacachina cost for children?
Children aged 2–10 pay from $109, adults from $129.
Can I cancel 1 Day Trip to Huacachina for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick you up directly from your accommodation in any hotel, hostel, airbnb or friend house inside Lima turistic area: Lima Downtown, San Isidro, Miraflores or Barranco. Then, we’ll take you to board the bus for a 4.5-hour journey to the Ica City (You travel on a luxury bus but it is not Lima Experience Bus) - Mandatory: Bring your physical passport - If you are located outside the pick up area, you must go on your own to Starbucks, Barranco - No exceptions!! Pickup points include Alameda by Wynwood House, Plaza by Wynwood House.
What languages is 1 Day Trip to Huacachina offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 27 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children under 3 years old do not pay for the tour; however, parents must cover any additional expenses (entrance fees, snacks, or extra activities). For the buggy tour, children under 3 years old must travel in a private service, pay for a seat, and use a safety carrier. Children over 3 years old will have a seat available; however, parents should be aware that the buggy operates at high speed due to the nature of the activity.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is 1 Day Trip to Huacachina worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lima Experience.
Reviews(32)
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