Franklin was the absolute best tour guide we could have gotten. He was incredibly nice and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend. George our bus driver was very nice as well!




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Explore the stunning coast and desert of Peru in a single day filled with adventure and culture. Start your journey with a scenic drive from Lima to Paracas, where you'll board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands to see incredible wildlife like sea lions and penguins. Next, enjoy a pisco vineyard visit with a tasting and a delicious included lunch. The highlight awaits at Huacachina, where you can take a thrilling dune buggy ride and try sandboarding on the majestic dunes. Cap off your day with a special sunset picnic overlooking the desert. - Cruise the Ballestas Islands, spotting sea lions and penguins. - Visit a pisco vineyard and enjoy a tasting plus lunch. - Experience an exhilarating dune buggy ride and sandboarding in Huacachina. - Relax with luxury transportation, hotel pickup, and a sunset picnic.
Your day begins with an early morning hotel pickup in Lima before traveling south aboard a comfortable luxury coach. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey as you make your way to the charming seaside town of Paracas.
Board a speedboat for an unforgettable excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to one of Peru's richest marine ecosystems. Cruise past dramatic rock formations while spotting sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, cormorants, and a wide variety of coastal birds in their natural habitat. If you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of dolphins along the way.
After your boat tour, continue to a traditional pisco vineyard in the Ica region. Learn about Peru's national spirit, enjoy a tasting of locally produced pisco, and sit down for a delicious included lunch featuring one main course and one drink or fresh juice.
The adventure continues to Huacachina, South America's only natural desert oasis. Surrounded by towering golden sand dunes, this picturesque village offers the perfect setting to relax, take photos, or explore before the afternoon's main adventure. Then it's time for an adrenaline-filled dune buggy ride across some of the largest sand dunes in South America. Feel the excitement as expert drivers navigate the rolling desert before stopping for an unforgettable sandboarding experience down the giant dunes (lay on your stomach). As the sun begins to set, take in panoramic views of the desert while enjoying an exclusive sunset picnic, the perfect way to end an incredible day in one of Peru's most unique landscapes.
On the journey back to Lima, unwind aboard the coach and enjoy the comfortable ride after a day packed with unforgettable experiences. Your tour also includes complimentary seat selection and a welcome cocktail at SAHA in Lima, adding the perfect finishing touches to your adventure.
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 4:50 am and 5:00 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:00 am and 5:40 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 5:45 am and 6:00 am
Lima All Inclusive VIP Paracas and Huacachina Trip with Lunch lasts about 18 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $139 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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 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 4:50 am and 5:00 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:00 am and 5:40 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 5:45 am and 6:00 am Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyOSOG9O18g5dsskKji2W3eg=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyJBQqtgzm5axCt5PSPFI+T4=.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 42 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 56 verified reviews; it is run by Peru Hop. Most-mentioned highlights: Bilingual onboard hosts; Luxury coach with Wi-Fi; Lunch included.
Franklin was the absolute best tour guide we could have gotten. He was incredibly nice and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend. George our bus driver was very nice as well!
The sand buggies and sand boarding were the highlight, but everything we did was soooo fun and the bus was comfy to sleep on the drive there!
Marjorie was an excellent tour guide! Would strongly recommend the tour
Hi Harry, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re really happy to hear that Marjorie made such a great impression and helped make the tour such a memorable experience. Thank you for the strong recommendation! We hope to welcome you back one day for more unforgettable adventures and discoveries throughout Peru. Warm regards, Peru Hop
This was one of the best tours we have ever experienced. George, Julio, and Daniella were so helpful, informative, easy to communicate with, and accommodating throughout. The sand buggy and sand boarding was fantastic and the sunset in the dunes was a perfect touch to the day.
Hi there, Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review with us! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that this was one of the best tours you’ve ever experienced. It’s fantastic to know that George, Julio, and Daniella were so helpful, informative, and accommodating throughout the day and made everything easy to enjoy. And we love hearing that the sand buggy and sandboarding were such highlights, with the sunset over the dunes being the perfect finishing touch! Thanks for the amazing recommendation! We hope to welcome you back one day for more unforgettable adventures and discoveries throughout Peru. Warm regards, Peru Hop
Amazing trip. Can’t thanks Marjorie and Alejandro for the their explanations and punctual timings. Definately recommend this as a must! The desert buggies were insanely good.
Hi there, Thank you for your kind words! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that Marjorie and Alejandro made such a great impression with their clear explanations, punctuality, and care throughout the day. And we love hearing that the desert buggy adventure was such a highlight! It sounds like you had an unforgettable time in the dunes. Thanks for the fantastic recommendation! We hope to welcome you back one day for more adventures and discoveries throughout Peru. Warm regards, Peru Hop
David was an amazing guide! He translated often to English which helped a lot, provided recommendations for each site, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. I would highly recommend Peru hop if you have an extra day in Lima and want to hit additional sites!
Hi there, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that David made such a great impression with his clear English translations, helpful recommendations, and attention to making everyone feel comfortable and safe. It’s wonderful to know that his guidance helped you discover even more during your extra day in Lima. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with David! Thank you for recommending Peru Hop, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures and discoveries throughout Peru. Warm regards, Peru Hop
Very practical and organized. Experience with the cars in the Dunes, unforgettable.
Excellent guide, very organized and punctual
It was a really pleasant day with the boat tour to see penguins and lsealions. The sunset in the desert and the bugyy ride was also a one of a kind experience.
Hi Lokki, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re really happy to hear that you had such a pleasant day with us. It’s wonderful to know that the Islas Ballestas boat tour, seeing penguins and sea lions, and the desert adventure all came together to create such a unique experience. We’re especially glad that the sunset in the desert and the buggy ride were highlights of your day! Thank you for choosing Peru Hop, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Peru. Warm regards, Peru Hop
Amazing experience white Diego Alonso.
Hi Rodrigo, Thank you for your kind words! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that Diego made your experience so special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him! We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Peru. Warm regards, Peru Hop
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