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Experience the best of Peru’s southern coast with the Ballestas Islands & Huacachina 2 Days 1 Night Tour. This journey combines breathtaking wildlife, desert adventure, and unforgettable landscapes as you explore the famous Ballestas Islands, the protected Paracas National Reserve, and the spectacular Huacachina Oasis, the only natural desert oasis in South America.
Navigate through the rich marine ecosystem of the Ballestas Islands, home to Humboldt penguins, sea lions, pelicans, and many seabirds before heading to Huacachina, located at approximately 406 m / 1,332 ft. There, you’ll enjoy an exciting dune buggy ride and basic sandboarding on the massive sand dunes. This 2-day tour features an easy difficulty level, making it perfect for travelers seeking nature, adventure, and relaxation in one experience.
Important:
Departure and arrival times may vary depending on Lima traffic conditions and weather or sea conditions affecting navigation to the Ballestas Islands.
The first day covers coast and dunes. The second leaves the morning free before returning.
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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04:00 Hrs. We will pick you up at your hotel from Lima and we will go 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 (not included) and we will have an exquisite tasting of wines and pisco from the area.
Then, we will continue to the Huacachina Oasis. 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, you will have enough time to walk around the oasis and take pictures.
*** Transfer to your hotel in Huacachina or Ica.
Important:
Navigation to the Ballestas Islands depends on weather conditions and authorization from the local maritime authority.
You will have the morning free to enjoy the hotel, walk or do your shopping.
***Be ready and punctual at the meeting point that the guide agreed a day before.
16:00 Hrs. Return from Huacachina to Lima.
22:00 Hrs. Arrival at your hotel in Lima or historic center.
Passport
Extra money
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Medications
Light shoes
Sun hat
UV sunglasses
Day backpack
Camera
Snacks / energy bars
Towel
Swimsuit
