Day Trips from Lima to Huacachina

See two of Peru’s more off-the-beaten-path attractions during this full-day excursion from Lima. Alongside your guide and group, make the long journey to the Nazca Lines, large pictographs that have been drawn in the Peruvian desert. Then, head to the Huacachina desert oasis where you can enjoy activities like sandboarding and a dune buggy ride.

Experience Peru beyond Lima's city limits on a full-day tour to Paracas and Huacachina—no need to handle the logistics yourself. Visit the Ballestas Islands, famous for their marine and avian life, then spend time at a pisco-producing winery. Wrap up the day with a visit to the scenic Huacachina Oasis to try out sandboarding and ATV riding, before returning to the city.

Enjoy a spectacular sunset in Huacachina and visit the Tacama Hacienda from Lima. Watch the sun dip into the sand dunes as you marvel at the beauty of the oasis. Discover the charming Hacienda Tacama in Ica through a unique visit. Immerse yourself in a historical and cultural environment, enjoy its exquisite wine production and delight your senses with wine and pisco tastings. Explore the beautiful gardens and learn about the tradition and crafts of the region. An unforgettable experience at Hacienda Tacama, where history and flavor intertwine to create unforgettable moments.

A complete experience combining nature, culture and adventure in a single day from Lima. It includes a visit to the Ballestas Islands, pisco tasting in a traditional winery and an exciting buggie crossing with sandboarding in Huacachina. The most special moment is the sunset picnic in the desert, where you can enjoy a unique setting with spectacular views. The entire tour is organized to optimize times, provide comfort and ensure a smooth and memorable experience. Ideal for those looking to discover Paracas and Ica with a more exclusive and well planned approach.

Discover the desert city of Ica and Huacachina, located in southern Peru, on this full-day excursion from Lima. Join a small group and board your bus to Ica. Once you arrive, take a city tour to see highlights like the main square and the Senor de Luren Sanctuary. Visit a winery, then head to the Huacachina oasis where you can explore the dunes and take photos.

Discover the stunning beauty of Paracas and Ica on this private full-day tour from Lima. Start early with a visit to the Ballestas Islands, where you’ll encounter vibrant marine life including sea lions and various bird species. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Cultur Pisco in Ica, followed by an engaging guided tour of the pisco-making process. Experience the thrill of buggies and sandboarding in the enchanting Huacachina oasis, capped off with a breathtaking sunset over the dunes—perfect for unforgettable photos. - Private round-trip transportation for comfort and convenience - Guided tour of the Ballestas Islands with marine wildlife sightings - Lunch included at a local pisco winery with tasting - Sandboarding and buggy ride in Huacachina's stunning desert landscape

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend the day exploring the Peruvian countryside on this private tour from Lima. First, head to Paracas for a boat journey to the Ballestas Islands, home to a number of birds, penguins, and sea lions. Then, escape to a desert oasis, surrounded by sand dunes, to watch a beautiful sunset before heading back to Lima.

This is a very complete tour that departs the city of Lima on a tour of the most beautiful and deserted beaches of the Pacific Ocean and the oasis of Huacachina. to continue the journey to the wineries of «El Catador» that since 1856 maintains the production of wines and pisco in Ica, where we can learn more about the history of the national drink of Peru, and try their different varieties, you can have lunch in this place, a few minutes later we will finally reach the most important point of our adventure. Huacachina is the world capital of sandboarding, the vast expanse of dunes in this part of Peru, makes this place a mandatory stop for its landscapes that for a moment you will think you are in the African Sahara desert, after some free time in the oasis and take pictures, people who decide to do professional sandboarding (snowboarding) or Sandski will test the equipment beforehand.

Maximize your precious vacation time in Peru and experience the best of Paracas, Icas, and Huacachina on a private day tour from Lima. After transfer to Paracas, take a yacht tour to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions. Taste wines and pisco sours at a vineyard in El Catador, then enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant (vegetarian option available). Take pictures at the Huacachina Oasis before riding a sandboard down the dunes.

Day 1: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Paracas Reserve Board a speedboat for a guided excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a wide variety of seabirds. Continue with a private guided visit to this protected coastal reserve, known for its unique meeting of desert and ocean. Enjoy panoramic views, red-sand beaches, and learn about the area’s natural and cultural history. Huacachina Oasis: In the afternoon, head to the famous desert oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes. You’ll have time to relax, take photos, or choose to add an optional dune buggy and sandboarding adventure for an adrenaline-filled experience. Day 2: Nazca Lines Flight & Wine/Pisco Experience Nazca Lines Scenic Flight: Take a small aircraft flight over the Nazca desert to observe the ancient geoglyphs, including figures such as the monkey, hummingbird, and spider. Your pilot will guide you through each formation during this unforgettable aerial experience.

You will feel the essence of a vibrant city that mixes past and present in every corner. Enjoy a full day outside Lima combining sea, desert and tradition. Explore the coast of Paracas, continue to Ica to get to know its wine culture and its gastronomic. Touring dunes in sandy cars and sandboarding.

We are the only travel agency that operates the main destinations in the Ica region. On this tour you will have the opportunity to get to know the enigmatic Nasca Lines. For this we will carry out an overflight in a small plane with capacity for 10 people. After this impressive experience we head to the oasis of Huacachina, a famous place located in the middle of the desert surrounded by impressive dunes where we will have the opportunity to practice adventure sports such as sandboarding and buggies. Finally, we will visit an artisanal winery where we will see the process of making pisco, the national drink of Peru, and we will also taste different varieties of wines and piscos.

We are the only travel agency that operates the 3 most important destinations in the Ica region. Our service begins by visiting the Ballestas Islands, a beautiful natural reserve where you can observe a diversity of birds, sea lions and Humboldt penguins. We are the only operator that includes in the excursion visiting a vineyard and seeing the production process of our national drink, PISCO. We handle small groups which makes the service more personalized. Our guides and drivers will be attentive to each of our passengers, always providing good service. Our departures are at flexible times, which allows the service to be carried out safely. We are very committed to providing you with quality service.

Flying over the UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines is the best way to grasp the scale of these enigmatic figures. This day tour from Lima lets you make the most of your trip down the coast from Lima by not only including a flight over the Nazca Lines but also a thrilling sand boarding and dune buggy experience in the desert.

From Lima Experience a full day of adventure: sail the Ballestas Islands and watch marine fauna, explore the oasis of Huacachina and enjoy a spectacular sunset in the desert.

Discover the stunning landscapes of Paracas and Ica on this full-day tour from Lima. Begin your day with an early morning pickup, followed by a delicious breakfast at a local bakery. Explore the Ballestas Islands, where sea lions and unique bird species await. Savor traditional Ica dishes and sample a variety of wines and pisco at a local vineyard. The highlight of the day is the exhilarating adventure at the Huacachina Oasis, where you can ride buggies over sand dunes and try sandboarding. After a day filled with excitement, return to Lima under the stars. Early morning pickup from various locations in Lima - Visit the Ballestas Islands to see wildlife and unique rock formations Enjoy a traditional lunch and wine tasting at a local vineyard - Experience thrilling buggy rides and sandboarding at Huacachina Oasis

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Paracas and the Huacachina Oasis on this full-day adventure from Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at a local artisan bakery, followed by a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, where you can watch Humboldt sea lions and penguins. Enjoy an exquisite tasting of traditional dishes from Ica and sample various wines and piscos in a local winery. Experience the thrill of sandboarding and buggy rides on the dunes at the Huacachina Oasis, known as the Oasis of America, before returning to Lima at night. - Early morning pickup at your hotel in Miraflores,Barranco and San Isidro. - Visit the Ballestas Islands and see the diverse fauna - Enjoy a wine tasting and traditional food in Ica - Exciting sandboarding and buggy adventure through the dunes in Huacachina

Combine wildlife, nature, and adventure with this full-day private tour from Lima. Travel along the coast and take a boat to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins, sea lions, and other wildlife. Visit the Regional Museum of Ica to explore ancient cultures, then ride a dune buggy and go sandboarding at Huacachina Oasis before returning to Lima.

Seeing the UNESCO-listed Nazca Lines is a must-do when visiting Peru but typically requires staying overnight in the area. This day tour from Lima is ideal for those who have limited time. You'll get picked up from your Lima accommodation and taken down the coast to Nazca City where you will enjoy a flight over the famed figures created by a pre-Inca civilization.  Your tour also includes dune a dune buggy and sandboarding adventure in Huacachina.

Designed for travelers who are short on time and returning to the airport, this all-day tour of Huacachina, a desert oasis and village west of Ica in southwestern Peru, includes a visit to the vineyards where you can taste wines and handmade piscos. From there, head to Huacachina and explore from aboard dune buggies.

If you’re looking for a fun, easy-going day to explore outside Lima without spending too much, this is a great option. We’ve put together a full experience that includes visits to local vineyards, wine and Pisco tastings, traditional sweets, and free time to enjoy the area. All at a fair price. It’s everything you need for a relaxed, well-organized day discovering Ica and Chincha. Perfect for travelers who want to make the most of their time, enjoy local flavors, and keep it simple.

Live the experience of visiting Ica, the land of the eternal sun and enjoying our spirit drink Pisco. Get to know our marine fauna on the Ballestas Islands Travel through the desert in the sand carts and contemplate the beautiful oasis of America, Huacachina.

FROM Lima : BALLESTAS + Huacachina (Tubulars and Sandboard) Start of the tour: Departure from meeting point in Lima to start the tour to Paracas. First visit: Ballestas Islands Arrive in Paracas and embark by boat to the Ballestas Islands. During the tour you can observe the Candlestick, rock formations, sea lions, Humboldt penguins and glovebirds. Second visit : Lunch in country restaurant in Ica Free time for lunch in local restaurant (not included). Third visit : Huacachina Arrival in the oasis of Huacachina. Enjoy the experience of tubulars and sandboarding in the dunes, plus free time to tour the oasis and take pictures. Fourth visit : Chincha Stop at artisan winery where you can taste wines and piscos. End of the tour: Return to Lima. 10: 30 p.m. Arrival in Lima.