Explore the best destinations in the southern part of Lima! Start your adventure at the stunning Ballestas Islands, where you can learn about and appreciate this unique ecosystem, which is home to a variety of rock formations inhabited by sea lions, birds, and penguins. The journey continues to Huacachina Oasis, one of Peru's most famous oases. Surrounded by palm trees and extraordinary sand dunes, you’ll have the chance to engage in thrilling activities such as buggy rides and sandboarding. This is an unforgettable experience!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Prepare yourself for a truly unforgettable adventure! Our first stop will be the Paracas Reserve, home to the iconic Ballestas Islands. You'll embark on a shared boat ride, immersing yourself in breathtaking landscapes, witnessing charming sea lion families, encountering incredible birdlife, and even spotting tiny penguins. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss! NOTE: On rare occasions, the Peruvian Navy may close the port or the reserve. However, don’t worry—this happens very infrequently (about once or twice in a hundred). Should it occur, we have exceptional alternatives lined up to ensure your day remains full of enjoyment. Don’t miss the chance to explore the best of Peru’s natural wonders!
After your unforgettable island tour, prepare for the adventure of a lifetime at the mesmerizing Huacachina Oasis. Feel the excitement as you embark on an exhilarating buggy ride, speeding through the vast desert to witness the breathtaking sand dunes that stretch endlessly along the coastline. The stunning beauty and surreal landscapes will leave you in awe. For thrill-seekers, there’s an exciting opportunity to try sandboarding down the dunes. This is not just a tour—it’s an adventure you’ll never forget. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Huacachina! (Note: Please remember that the buggy and sandboarding experiences are shared.)
We will enjoy a delightful lunch at a local restaurant, where you will have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating process of pisco and wine production. This includes everything from sowing and harvesting to processing. Additionally, you will have the chance to sample a selection of local piscos and wines that have made this region famous.
Hotel pickup and drop-off service is included only for guests staying in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco. If you are located outside of these areas, we kindly request that you pay a small fee for the pickup and drop-off service at your hotel. Please keep in mind that this is a shared tour, so your pickup time may vary depending on your location and the number of scheduled pickups for that day.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
From Lima: Ballestas Islands + Huacachina & Dune Buggy lasts about 14h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $115 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 AM.
Children aged 3–10 pay from $115, adults from $115.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel pickup and drop-off service is included only for guests staying in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco. If you are located outside of these areas, we kindly request that you pay a small fee for the pickup and drop-off service at your hotel. Please keep in mind that this is a shared tour, so your pickup time may vary depending on your location and the number of scheduled pickups for that day. Pickup points include nhow Lima, Hotel B.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by HAKU TOURS.
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We went to Paracas instead of Islas Ballestas, since I already visited the Islas before. I appreciate that flexibility. César is a great guide. I had a very nice day. It is a long day, but worth the efforts. I have nice memories and great pictures as a souvenir of this day. Gracias César and Marcos.
The trip was well organized and we had a wonderful experience
My partner and I recently went on this tour in July. The tour guide was Junior and the driver was Juan. They arrived at our hotel exactly on time, the car was very clean and comfortable. Right away Junior and Juan were friendly explaining the day planned and what to expect. The tour was better than expected. We visited the Paracas reserve which is a unique experience seeing a red beach. Then to Tacoma winery where Junior assisted with food and wine recommendations. Lastly but definitely the best part of the day was in Huacachina for the afternoon where we spent some time at the oasis before going on the sand buggies. This was easily our favourite part of the day where we went on the buggies, stopped for sandboarding and topped it off by watching the sunset at the top of the dunes. Junior and Juan had everything organized for the day prior and everything went smoothly. It is a long day however travelling around in a private air-conditioned vehicle and being able to stop whenever we requested made it easy to bare. I cannot recommend these 2 gentleman enough as the tour was a great, safe experience. I would recommend to all. Thankyou Haku tours and thankyou Junior & Juan
Junior was very knowledgeable and fun to travel with. Antonio our driver made us feel safe in the crazy traffic of Lima. Highly recommend both of them.
We had so much Fun at Huacachina and island ballestas, I highly recommend Haku tours we felt safe all the time everything was Amazing ,kind and friendly people
Thank you Rocio!! We are very happy that you have enjoyed the tour :D If you need more information or other services let us know, we are more than happy to help you!
The whole tour was completed and in general they were punctual in each part of the tour, despite the dates (holiday).
En nuestra familia Haku Tours nos apasiona nuestro trabajo, es por ello que lo más gratificante es tener buenos comentarios y sonrisas por parte de ustedes (sin importar las fechas :) ). La intención siempre es hacer sentir a nuestros amigos tal como nosotros nos sentimos para con nuestro país y patrimonio, esa es la razón por la cual disfrutamos mucho de nuestro tiempo compartido con ustedes! Bonito dia
I booked this because it looked like an interesting way to spend a day out from Lima. After a really early pickup at our hotel (4:30), we set off for the 3-1/2 hour drive down the coast to Paracas, with a stop for breakfast at a roadside restaurant. Once in Paracas, we boarded our boat, and off to the Ballestas Islands. What a feast of animals! We saw Humboldt penguins, sea lions (including a newborn), and thousands of birds of numerous types—Peruvian pelicans, cormorants, Inka terns, etc. After the boat trip, we took a short drive to the Paracas National Reserve. What an incredible contrast to have the 2nd driest place in the world right next to the Pacific Ocean! This trip was presented as a small group trip with up to 6 people. However, we were the only ones booked, so it was basically a private tour. As a result, our excellent guide, Amadeo, was able to indulge our request to visit the small museum by the harbor in Paracas and view its collection of archeological artifacts. After lunch, we were back on the road to Lima. A truly incredible day! Would be good for teens also. Young children would probably like the animals, but might be bored otherwise, but the trip is in fairly small boats.
Hi Mary! You made a really great decision when booking this awesome trip, honestly it's a good way for getting distracted and spend your vacations. Our dear friend Amadeo will be always willing to give you a good experience! Haku Regards!!
Amazing Experience. Guide was very knowledgeable and spoke good English. We are Vegetarian and he helped cater to that for our meals.
Dear passenger, thank you very much for your kind comment! We trained all our guides to give the best service and a very sincere friendliness to our customers and we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the best of Lima with us! Don't forget that you are also helping to run our social projects in the poor communities of Lima since we work as a non profit organization. ¡Muchas gracias!
Fair, the guide and driver along with the tour itself was great however the transportation left a lot to be desired. An hour into the trip the car started knocking and on the way back it got worse as we have to travel without A/C and @ slow speeds.
The visit to the Ballestas is very nice. Surrounding the island you can see a myriad of animals in its natural Mood, as well as see the rocky structure of the islands. Highlight for sea lions, penguins and birds, many birds. It's an amazing experience, watching the animals in natural conditions. The only problem is the strong smell. It must be one of the most fucked up islands in the world..rs. It is so much, that from time to time Peruvians remove the material to use as fertilizer. But in any case the smell is not an obstacle and the walk is worth it. One morning or one afternoon is enough for this tour. Visiting the Paracas National Reserve is another incredible tour. It begins with an amazing desert landscape, in some places it looks like a landscape of Mars or the moon. Due to a rapid rainfall that fell in the region the landscape became somewhat whitened due to the amount of salt that emerged from the sun. In fact, it's a surreal view. But the highlight is when the desert meets the sea. The view in the "lookers" is stunning, due to being high it is possible to see far away which makes the landscape even more beautiful. Another highlight of the tour are the beaches. In some it is possible to bath. The water of the Pacific is well frozen, but it is worth the dive to energize body and soul. In summary, they are amazing tours, so one day is little to enjoy well, it is recommended to take one day of tour for observation, and another day to enjoy the beaches.
Estimado cliente, muchas gracias por su gentil apreciación. Nos da gusto saber que disfrutó de su experiencia en una de nuestras tantas zonas protegidas como lo es la Reserva Nacional de Paracas. De igual manera nos alegra saber que apreció las diversas maravillas naturales que nuestro país ofrece a través de nuestros tours. Esperamos verlo de vuelta en Perú!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Lima: Ballestas Islands + Huacachina & Dune Buggy | 14h 30min | 4.7 (17) | $115 | |
 Dune buggy & Sandboarding around Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Islands day tour | 15 hours | 5.0 (2) | $174 | View |
 2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina | 2 days | 4.9 (708) | $134 | View |
 Ballestas Islands and Huacachina with Buggies and Sandboard from Lima | 17 hours | 5.0 (4) | $75 | View |
 2 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina | 2 days | 4.7 (753) | $265 | View |
 Lima: Private Islas Ballestas and Huacachina Dunes with Pickup | 12 hours | 4.7 (18) | $85 | View |
 Ballestas Islands, Vineyards and Buggies in Huacachina from Paracas | 11–12 hours | 4.8 (4) | $90 | View |