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Enjoy an unforgettable experience on the Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Full Day Tour, one of the most popular day trips from Lima. During this adventure, you will explore the stunning Paracas National Reserve, cruise to the famous Ballestas Islands, and visit the breathtaking Huacachina Oasis, a natural oasis surrounded by the impressive sand dunes of the Ica Desert.
Discover Peru’s incredible coastal wildlife while observing Humboldt penguins, sea lions, pelicans, and guano birds in their natural habitat. Later, enjoy a guided visit to a traditional winery with wine and pisco tasting before experiencing the thrill of dune buggies and sandboarding in Huacachina, located at approximately 406 m / 1,332 ft. This full-day tour offers an easy difficulty level, making it perfect for travelers looking to combine nature, culture, gastronomy, and adventure in one exciting day.
Important:
Navigation to the Ballestas Islands depends on weather and sea conditions. Departure and arrival times may vary depending on traffic leaving Lima.
A boat trip in Paracas, a tasting in Ica and the dunes of Huacachina before returning to Lima.
Reference road to Huacachina
The green line shows the reference road. Markers locate activities and transport changes.
Machupicchu Luna Tours was founded and is led by licensed tourism professionals with over 15 years of experience in Cusco and Southern Peru. Our deep knowledge of Inca history, Andean geography, and mountain logistics enables us to design realistic, optimized itineraries—ensuring you make the most of every moment with the backing of genuine regional experts.
Exploring destinations above 4,000 and 5,000 meters (13,000–16,000+ ft)—such as Rainbow Mountain, the Ausangate Glaciers, or Salinas Lagoon—demands operational responsibility. All our tours feature authorized tourist vehicles, certified professional guides, first-aid kits, and emergency oxygen tanks to safeguard your health and peace of mind throughout your journey.
Backed by a proven track record, we proudly maintain an exceptional 4.9 out of 5-star rating on Google, TripAdvisor, and major travel platforms—reflecting genuine satisfaction from hundreds of global travelers. Review after review, our guests highlight our punctual pickups, warm personalized service, highly skilled bilingual guides, and seamless itinerary execution. Choosing Machupicchu Luna Tours means traveling with total peace of mind alongside a fully licensed, top-rated agency.
We offer a versatile tour catalog tailored to every traveler style. From iconic visits to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley to adrenaline-fueled circuits including ATV quad biking, Skybike, Via Ferrata, countryside horseback riding, and private outdoor picnics, our experiences cater to both those seeking gentle altitude acclimatization and thrill-seekers alike.
We maintain clear, honest, and direct communication from your initial inquiry to the completion of your journey. We provide detailed itineraries, official receipt documentation, clear policies, and 24/7 on-the-ground support—ensuring you feel fully guided before, during, and after every excursion.
By booking directly with a licensed Cusco-based agency, your journey directly benefits local communities. We work ethically and collaboratively with native guides, horse handlers, drivers, and community-led initiatives—actively contributing to the preservation of our natural and cultural heritage through responsible tourism practices.
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04:30 Hrs. We will pick you up at your hotel from Lima and we will transport for a trip of 3 hours and a half (this trip time can vary and be prolonged by the traffic of Lima) to Paracas to visit the Ballestas Islands.
There will be our first activity for 2 hours in a Motorized boat, where we will see the mysterious Paracas chandelier and the marine flora and fauna of the Paracas National Reserve, which is home to a large number of animals: Humboldt penguins, guano birds, sea lions, pelicans, etc.
Then we will travel to Ica for an average of 1 hour by car until we reach the restaurant “Don Pancho or another similar”, here we will have our lunch and then we will have an exquisite tasting of wines and pisco from the area.
After lunch in Ica we will finish our tour visiting Huacachina “the Oasis in the desert”, There we will get the Tubulars or Buggies that will make us go up and down the endless dunes of Ica. We will also slide with the basic sandboards from the top. After this adrenaline experience, we will return to Lima.
22:30 Hrs. Arrival at your hotel or historic center of Lima.
Important:
The boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands is subject to sea conditions and authorization from the local maritime authority.
Passport
Medications
Extra money
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Sun hat
Light shoes
UV sunglasses
Day backpack
Camera
Snacks / energy bars
