Full Day Tour: Ica & Paracas from Lima – Ballestas Islands Wildlife & Huacachina Desert Adventure

4:30 – 5:00 AMEarly Morning Pick-up from Lima

Begin your adventure with convenient pick-up from designated meeting points across Lima, including Los Olivos, Plaza Norte, San Miguel, San Isidro, and Miraflores. Our comfortable tourist transport will take you on a scenic 3.5-hour journey south along the Pan-American Highway, watching the sunrise over the Pacific coastline.

30 minutes

9:00 AMBallestas Islands Marine Wildlife Expedition

Board a modern speedboat at Paracas port for an incredible 2-hour marine adventure. Navigate through dramatic rock formations while observing the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph etched into the hillside. Encounter diverse wildlife including playful sea lions, Humboldt penguins, dolphins, and thousands of seabirds including pelicans, cormorants, and Peruvian boobies in their natural habitat.

2 hours

11:00 AMExplore Paracas Bay

Enjoy free time to stroll along the picturesque Paracas waterfront. Perfect opportunity for souvenir shopping at local artisan markets, capturing photos of the colorful fishing boats, or simply relaxing at a beachfront café while enjoying the fresh ocean breeze.

30 minutes

11:30 AMJourney to Ica Wine Country

Board our comfortable transport for a scenic one-hour drive through the coastal desert landscape to the historic city of Ica, famous for its wine and pisco production since colonial times.

1 hour

12:30 PMTraditional Winery Visit & Tasting Experience

Visit the renowned “El Catador” winery for an immersive cultural experience. Learn about traditional wine and pisco production methods passed down through generations. Enjoy guided tastings of premium wines and Peru’s national spirit, pisco, while discovering the secrets behind their distinctive flavors.

1 hour

3:30 PMHuacachina Oasis Discovery

Arrive at the enchanting Huacachina Oasis, a natural lagoon surrounded by palm trees and massive sand dunes. Free time to explore this desert paradise, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (optional), take a romantic paddle boat ride on the emerald lagoon, or simply relax and take in the surreal landscape.

30 minutes

4:00 PMDune Buggy & Sandboarding Adventure

Experience the thrill of a lifetime! Climb aboard powerful dune buggies for an exhilarating ride across the towering sand dunes. Feel the adrenaline rush as you race up and down the sandy slopes, then try sandboarding down the steepest dunes. Watch the spectacular desert sunset painting the dunes in golden hues—a photographer’s dream!

1 hour

6:00 – 6:30 PMReturn Journey to Lima

After an action-packed day, board our comfortable transport for the return journey to Lima. Relax and reminisce about your incredible adventures while enjoying the coastal views during the drive back.

3.5 hours

10:00 PMArrival in Lima

Safe arrival at your original pick-up location in Lima, filled with unforgettable memories of Peru’s coastal treasures.