Full Day

Ica and Paracas Tour with Desert Picnic (Ballestas Islands & Huacachina)

Up to 19 people Group size

406 m / 1,332 ft Maximum altitude

Easy Difficulty level

Enjoy an unforgettable full-day adventure to Ica and Paracas, one of the most popular coastal excursions in Peru. This experience combines nature, adventure, and local culture while visiting the famous Ballestas Islands, the stunning Huacachina Oasis, and the impressive dunes of the Ica Desert.Travel across the waters of Paracas aboard modern speedboats, discover the region’s marine wildlife, taste traditional wines and piscos, and experience the thrill of buggies and sandboarding in Huacachina. To complete the journey, enjoy an exclusive desert picnic surrounded by spectacular landscapes.With an easy difficulty level and a full-day duration, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking to explore the highlights of Ica and Paracas from Lima in a single day.

Day 1

Lima → Paracas → Ballestas Islands → Ica → Wine & Pisco Tasting → Huacachina → Buggies & Sandboarding → Desert Picnic → Lima

Important Notice:
The itinerary may vary due to weather conditions, traffic, or operational decisions by the guide.

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Itinerary

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Ica, Paracas and Huacachina Desert Picnic

Your adventure begins with hotel pickup between 04:00 and 04:30 hrs from Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco, and Downtown Lima. A breakfast stop will be made between 05:50 and 06:20 hrs.

At approximately 09:30 hrs, we arrive in Paracas to board modern speedboats and visit the famous Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, seabirds, and diverse marine wildlife.

Afterward, we travel to Ica for lunch at a local restaurant followed by a tasting of regional wines and piscos.

In the afternoon, we arrive at the spectacular Huacachina Oasis where you will enjoy an exciting buggy and sandboarding adventure across the desert dunes. The experience concludes with a special desert picnic featuring snacks and a glass of wine before returning to Lima.

Arrival in Lima is expected between 22:30 and 23:30 hrs, depending on traffic conditions.

Places to visit

Paracas

Ballestas Islands

Ica

Huacachina Oasis

Day details

04:00 – 04:30 hrsDeparture time

406 m / 1,332 ftMaximum altitude

Breakfast and lunchMeals

EasyDifficulty

Note:
Children under 1 year old are not allowed on the Ballestas Islands boat tour or Huacachina buggies. Activity order may vary according to weather and operational conditions.

Inclusions

INCLUDED:

Round-trip transportation.
Official tour guide.
Entrance fees and taxes for the Ballestas Islands.
Breakfast and lunch included (approximately 35 soles value). If you prefer a higher-cost breakfast or lunch, you may pay the difference directly; please consult with the guide on the day of the tour.
Entrance fees and taxes for Huacachina.
Dune buggy ride (Buggies) and sandboarding.
Free wine and pisco tasting.
Picnic in the desert.

NOT INCLUDED:

Boat ride in the Huacachina Oasis (optional, 10 soles).
Services not mentioned.

Important

Bring sunscreen, a windbreaker, a jacket, light clothing, sandals for the desert (optional), snacks, and water.
Bring cash and a camera.
Hotel pickups are available from Downtown Lima, Miraflores, San Isidro, and Barranco.
This is a shared service, which means you will join the tour with other travelers.
Children under 1 year old are not allowed to board the Paracas boat or the Huacachina dune buggy due to safety regulations. Children aged 2 to 5 years only pay for the seat on the Paracas boat and Huacachina dune buggy (USD 30). Please inform us in advance.
Children aged 5 years and older pay the adult rate.
The itinerary may be modified due to weather conditions or at the guide’s discretion to ensure the best tour experience.
Lunch may be served either before or after the Huacachina buggy ride, depending on the majority preference of the group.