Day Trips from Lima to Ica

Enjoy a day of natural wonders and adventure—without the hassle of renting a car—on this tour from Lima. Start with a visit to Paracas to set sail for the scenic Ballestas Islands, known for their abundance of marine and bird life. Then, visit a local winery to sample pisco (a grape-based spirit) and other wines, and finish at the Huacachina Oasis for optional sandboarding and ATV rides.

Don’t let the limited time in Lima stop you from visiting two of the country’s top attractions. This private tour of the Nazca lines and the Huacachina oasis eliminates the guesswork from planning your excursions, by taking care of multiple modes of transportation—including a scenic flight and sand buggies—so that you can admire the scenery from several perspectives.

Discover the best of Peru’s southern coast on this full day adventure from Barranco. Travel along the Pacific shoreline to Paracas and cruise around the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, penguins, and seabirds. See the mysterious Candelabro geoglyph carved into the desert cliffs, then explore the Paracas National Reserve, known for its dramatic coastal scenery and rich wildlife. Enjoy a traditional Peruvian lunch and a wine and pisco tasting at a local vineyard in Ica, learning about the region’s artisanal production. End your day at the Huacachina Oasis, where you’ll feel the adrenaline rush of a dune buggy ride and sandboarding on golden desert dunes, an unforgettable experience before returning comfortably to Lima in the evening.

⦿ Discover the stunning landscapes of Paracas and Huacachina on a day trip. ⦿ See sea lions, penguins, and various birds in their natural habitats. ⦿ Enjoy a thrilling buggy ride and sandboarding adventure in the desert. ⦿ Explore the charming coastal town of Paracas and the Huacachina oasis. ⦿ Relax on a bus ride from Lima to Paracas and back.

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

Enjoy a wonderful tour, on an excursion full of adventure and adrenaline. You will be able to connect with nature and observe our marine fauna such as: Humboldt penguins and sea lions on the Ballestas Islands. You will visit a local winery and enjoy the adrenaline of sliding down the dunes of Huacachina.

Escape the noise of the city and join us on an unforgettable adventure! Discover the stunning Port of Paracas and immerse yourself in a wildlife experience that will make you fall in love with nature. Enjoy an exciting boat trip where you’ll observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph carved into the sand dunes. After the boat ride, we head to Huacachina, the only oasis in the Americas. Here, adrenaline awaits! Experience an exhilarating buggy ride through towering dunes and try sandboarding for the ultimate desert thrill. Capture incredible photos, enjoy breathtaking landscapes, and live a journey you’ll never forget!

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.

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.

Maximize every second of your Peruvian vacation on a full-day private tour to Huacachina and the Ballestas Islands. This action-packed adventure includes comfortable transportation beginning and ending at your Lima accommodation. First, take a boat tour from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands, and keep your eyes peeled for sea lions and penguins. Later, at Huacachina, enjoy a thrilling dune buggy tour, then take time to relax in the desert oasis.

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.

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.

PERU XPERTS offers you an adventure destination to the fullest by visiting two great PARACAS and ICA attractions on the south coast of PERU, considered the fifth driest place in the world. The desert and the sea come together in breathtaking landscapes in PARACAS. The Pacific Ocean coast is for those with an interest in archeology, sailing enthusiasts and wildlife watchers. From the Bay of Paracas you can visit the Ballestas Islands, a good alternative for the historical cultural attraction and visit the marine reserve. ICA has characteristic dunes and fertile fields inhabited by ancient cultures: the Paracas and the Nazca. Valley land, sun, beaches and a Nature Reserve inhabited by a lush variety of flora and fauna, it is also a mysterious land, home of good wine and "pisco", Afro-Peruvian music, and an oasis like Huacachina, a life in the Heart of a blanket of sand.

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.

From Lima: DROMEDARIOS + Huacachina + Tubulars and Sandboard Start of the tour: Departure from the meeting point in Lima to start the route south on the Pan American highway. First visit : Huacachina Arrival at the oasis surrounded by dunes. Enjoy the experience in tubulars with climbs and descents through the desert, sandboarding and stops for photographs from the top of the dunes. Second visit : Lunch in Ica Free time for lunch in local restaurant (not included). Third visit : Dromedarios Visit the recreational center where you can interact with dromedaries, take walks and enjoy a different environment in the middle of the desert. Fourth visit : Chincha Stop in Chincha for a visit to the artisan winery with a tasting of typical wines, piscos and sweets. Return to Lima. 10 :00 p.m. (approx.) Arrival in Lima.

Meet the wonders of our coastline and live the best adrenaline in our ica dunes with the sport of sandboarding