Ballestas Islands, Paracas Reserve, and dune buggies in Huacachina
Discover the wildlife of the Ballestas Islands, the beaches of the Paracas National Reserve, and the dunes of Huacachina on a tour that ends in Ica.
Highlights
- Marine Life and the Candelabro from the Boat
- Beach Tour in the Paracas National Reserve
- Buggy Rides and Sandboarding in Huacachina
Service Details
- Type of experience: Hour-long tour
- Duration: 10 hours
- Departure from: Paracas
- Group: Medium
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Difficulty: Medium
- Departure time: 8:00 a.m.
- Guide: Spanish–English Guide
Overview
This tour of the Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve, and Huacachina brings together three landscapes along Peru’s southern coast in a single day. It begins in Paracas and ends in Ica, offering a great way to continue your journey after enjoying the ocean and the desert.
The boat tour takes you past the Candelabro and the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and birds. After returning to El Chaco, you’ll have some free time before visiting the Paracas National Reserve: the peninsula’s isthmus, Playa Roja, La Mina, and Lagunillas, where you can have lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to Huacachina for a buggy ride and sandboarding. When you’re finished, you can continue on to your lodging or the Ica bus terminal, depending on the service arrangements.
Itinerary
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7:40 a.m.
Pickup at the Paracas terminal or at the Paracas Explorer office reception desk
Pickup at the Paracas terminal or at the Paracas Explorer office to arrange the departure.
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7:45 a.m.
Transfer to the pier
Transfer to the pier to begin the boat trip to the islands.
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8:00 a.m.
Tour Ballestas Islands
Boat tour to see the Candelabro, sea lions, penguins, and birds of the Ballestas Islands.
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10:00 a.m.
Return from the tour
Return to the El Chaco dock at the end of the boat tour.
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Leisure
Take a break to stroll along El Chaco Boulevard and explore its craft shops.
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Meeting place at our offices
Meet up at the Paracas Explorer office before heading out to the reserve.
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11:00 a.m.
Paracas National Reserve Tour (approx. 4 hours)
A tour of the isthmus, Playa Roja, La Mina, and Lagunillas, with time to enjoy the scenery and take photos.
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1:30 p.m.
Lunch at Lagunillas Beach
Time for lunch on your own at the restaurants in the Lagunillas fishing village.
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3:00 p.m.
Return of the Tour
I return to Paracas after the overland tour of the reserve.
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3:10 p.m.
Transfer to Huacachina
Transfer from Paracas to the Huacachina Oasis in Ica.
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5:00 p.m.
Buggies & Sandboarding in Huacachina
A buggy ride through the dunes and sandboarding for about an hour.
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6:00 p.m.
At the appropriate time, transfer to the Ica Bus Terminal or hotel
Transfer to the Ica bus terminal or to your hotel, depending on the itinerary.
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End of Service
The day comes to an end in Ica after our adventures at sea, in the nature reserve, and in the desert.
What's Included
Includes
- Spanish - English guide.
- Personalized attention.
- Life jacket.
- Shared service.
- Pick up from the Paracas bus terminal or hotel.
- Ballestas Island Tour.
- Paracas National Reserve Tour (group service)
- Revenue tickets.
- Transfer from Paracas to Huacachina.
- Buggy tour in Huacachina.
Does not include
- Power
- Lima –Paracas bus tickets (4:00 a.m.) / Ica– Lima (7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.)
Recommendations
- Windproof jacket.
- Hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Bathing suit and towel.
- Dark glasses.
- Rehydrating drinks.
- Slippers.
- Warm clothes during the winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program ends in Ica, with transportation to the bus terminal or the hotel, depending on the service arrangements.
No. The itinerary includes time for lunch in Lagunillas, but meals are paid for separately.
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