Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis Tour
Live an unforgettable day between the sea, desert, and Peruvian flavors! This tour departs from Lima to Paracas, where you will enjoy a speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands, spotting sea lions, penguins, and the mysterious Candelabra. Then you will continue to Ica to visit the Huacachina Oasis, go sandboarding on the dunes, and taste traditional sweets at Noelia Chocolatier. Finally, you will learn about the artisanal wine and pisco-making process at local wineries, ending the day with music and joy alongside Travel in Peru.
Key Highlights
- Departure from Lima (04:40 a.m.) with hotel pickup in Miraflores and a scenic journey toward the southern coast.
- Speedboat tour to the Ballestas Islands, observing sea lions, Humboldt penguins, guano birds, and the enigmatic “Candelabra.”
- Visit to the Huacachina Oasis, ideal for photos, desert walks, and sandboarding on the dunes.
- Tasting at Noelia Chocolatier, featuring chocotejas, alfajores, and traditional handmade sweets from Ica.
- Wine and pisco route: guided tour at Nietto Winery, with an explanation of the artisanal process and tasting of piscos, wines, and macerated spirits.
- Optional stop in Chincha to use restroom facilities.
- Return to Lima (approx. 10:00 p.m.) after a day full of culture, adventure, and Peruvian flavors.
Travel Itinerary
Lima - Paracas - islas ballestas - oasis de huacachina - sunboarding - Lima
LIVE THE SOUTH OF PERU IN ONE DAY! SAIL THROUGH THE BALLESTAS ISLANDS, ENJOY HUACACHINA, AND TOAST WITH PISCO IN ICA. BOOK TODAY WITH TRAVEL IN PERU.
05:00 a.m. approx. Hotel pickup in Miraflores (may take a few extra minutes depending on the number of participants).
05:30 a.m. Departure to the Paracas beach resort on a scenic journey of approximately 4 hours in modern tourist transportation.
09:30 a.m. Arrival at the “El Chaco” pier to begin the speedboat tour to the Ballestas Islands, where you will observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, cormorants, flamingos, and other seabirds. During the tour, you will also admire the mysterious Paracas Candelabra, with interesting explanations from the local guide.
11:30 a.m. Departure toward the city of Ica.
01:00 p.m. Arrival at the Huacachina Oasis, a place surrounded by impressive dunes where you can enjoy its natural charm, take photos, or practice sandboarding and buggy rides (optional).
Visit to Noelia Chocolatier, where you will taste traditional chocotejas, alfajores, and handmade sweets made with local products.
03:00 p.m. Tour of the historic Nietto Winery, one of the oldest in the region (1856). There you will learn about the artisanal process of Peruvian wine and pisco, and take part in a guided tasting of wines, piscos, creams, and macerated spirits.
Free lunch.
05:00 p.m. Departure toward Chincha.
06:30 p.m. Optional technical stop at Racimo de Uvas Winery, with tasting of wines, piscos, macerated spirits, and traditional Chincha sweets. Enjoy Afro-Peruvian music, dance workshops, and contests among travelers.
10:00 p.m. Arrival in Lima and transfer to the original pickup point.
Note: Schedules may vary depending on traffic conditions or group progress.
- Shared tourist bus for the visits
- Shared guide for the visits
- Entrance fees to the visited sites
- 15 to 17 hours
- Huacachina: approximate altitude of 406 m a.s.l. (1,332 ft)
Price and inclusions
Embark on a journey from Lima to the southern coast of Peru. In Paracas, you will sail through the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, penguins, and birds that inhabit rocky formations and the enigmatic Candelabra. Then we will continue to Ica to discover the fascinating Huacachina Oasis, a paradise in the middle of the desert surrounded by impressive dunes. Experience the thrill of sandboarding and buggy rides while enjoying a unique landscape. At the end, we will return to Lima with unforgettable memories of an experience that combines sea, desert, and adventure, along with the service of Travel in Peru.
The price includes
- Tourist transportation Lima – Paracas – Ica – Lima (shared service).
- Speedboat tour to the Ballestas Islands.
- Entrance fees and port taxes.
- Visit to the Huacachina Oasis.
- Sandboarding activities and buggy rides (optional or according to the program).
- Tour guide in Spanish and English.
- Tasting of sweets and local products (subject to availability).
- Basic first-aid kit.
- Continuous assistance throughout the entire tour.
Not included
- Breakfast and lunch not included.
- Personal expenses, extra drinks, or tips.
- Activities not specified in the itinerary.