Day Trips from Lima to Paracas

We start with pickup from your hotel in Lima, Miraflores and Barranco or from the Jorge Chavez Airport As a first stop: the adventure is located in the Ballestas Islands where you can observe native marine species, such as birds, penguins, sea lions in their habitat and the famous Paracas geoglyph El Candelabro. Second stop: Visit the Paracas National Reserve. Red Beach, The cathedral and the Itmos la Peninsula viewpoint, where we will observe the wild animals within the reserve. Third stop: Visit Ica with the tasting of piscos and wines, in addition, you will have an hour of time for your lunch, then in Huacachina, tour the dunes by buggy and try sandboarding. With your powerful buggy to help you reach the top of the dunes, you'll save your energy for sandboarding. Finally, depart Huacachina and comfortably return to your accommodation in Lima, where the excursion will end.

Unforgettable full-day trip from Lima to Paracas and Ica. Cruise around the Ballestas Islands and spot sea lions, penguins, and exotic birds in their natural habitat. Then, enjoy a wine and pisco tasting at the Culturpisco vineyard, followed by an adrenaline-filled adventure in the Huacachina desert with a thrilling dune buggy ride and sandboarding across towering sand dunes.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the southern coast of Peru with this tour that combines nature, adrenaline and culture. Visit the Ballestas Islands, the oasis of Huacachina and the Cultur Pisco winery in one day. An unmissable experience!

Experience an unforgettable adventure on a private tour from Lima. Cruise the Ballestas Islands, fly over the Nazca Lines, sample pisco in Ica and explore the oasis of Huacachina with buggy and sunset Sandboarding. Nature, history and adrenaline in one day.

Discover the natural beauty of Paracas National Reserve and Ballestas Islands, which host several species of birds, sea lions, fish as well as various marine species. On our way to the south, we will have different stops to visit interesting places, we will also have time for breakfast , get important information from our country, and then have lunch with traditional peruvian plates, ( vegeterian option is also available), On our way back to your hotel we will stop at a local winery to learn about the process of our traditional drink "Pisco", and wines too. This is an incredible tour you will enjoy , This is a private tour only for you and your party.

We will carry out all our tourist tour with our tourist mobilities with reclining seats, music and with a bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout the trip, providing a special service until your return from the starting point or the hotel. You and your companions will live an unforgettable adventure with all our Peruvian tradition.

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.

Short on time in Lima but want an unforgettable adventure? Don’t worry! Our Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour is perfect for travelers with limited time or budget who still want a complete experience. Explore two amazing destinations in a single day: the stunning Ballestas Islands and the dunes of Huacachina. Enjoy sandboarding, dune buggy rides, and breathtaking desert landscapes, all in a well planned itinerary that maximizes your day without stress. We provide comfortable shared transportation from Lima, so you can relax while traveling to Ica and Paracas. Your tour includes door to door pickup and drop off from hotels in Miraflores, ensuring a seamless start and end to your adventure. If traffic or other conditions prevent hotel access, a nearby meeting point will be arranged in advance. This tour is ideal for adventurous travelers who want to see the highlights of Ica and Paracas in one day, combining nature, excitement, and culture without compromising time or budget.

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.

Discover the Ballestas Islands on a flexible private tour from Lima, with pickup from your hotel, the airport, or the Port of Callao. Travel in comfort to Paracas and enjoy an unforgettable boat experience surrounded by incredible wildlife. This tour easily adapts to your schedule, with the option to upgrade to a 2-day itinerary and add extra stops such as scenic viewpoints, seaside lunch spots, or a visit to the Julio C. Tello Museum. Ideal for travellers seeking a seamless and customizable coastal escape.

Take advantage of this 3-in-1 adventure to discover the wonders of the Ica region. Ride a boat to the Ballestas Islands, fly over the Nazca Lines, and discover the Huacachina Oasis.

Explore the beach town of Paracas and the oasis of Huacachina with hotel transfers on a day trip from Lima. Experience sandboarding in the desert and take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands. The highlights of this tour are experiencing a thrilling speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands, witnessing hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat, enjoying a dune buggy ride and sandboarding down huge dunes, exploring Huacachina, a unique desert oasis, and taking advantage of the bilingual guide who will accompany you in the trip.

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.

The marine wildlife of the Ballestas Islands is truly breathtaking — it’s almost hard to believe until you see it with your own eyes. Home to sea lions, seabirds, and Humboldt penguins, this natural paradise offers an unforgettable encounter with Peru’s coastal biodiversity. The nearby Paracas National Reserve is equally stunning — a surreal landscape where golden deserts meet the deep blue Pacific Ocean, creating one of the most beautiful sceneries on the Peruvian coast. This experience is perfect for nature and wildlife lovers seeking awe-inspiring views and unforgettable memories. Book now and experience the magic of Paracas and the Ballestas Islands!

Maximize every second of your Peruvian vacation on a full-day group tour to Huacachina and the Ballestas Islands. This action-packed adventure is made possible by comfortable transportation beginning and ending at your Lima accommodation. First, take a boat tour from Paracas to the Ballestras 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.

Contemplate the beauty of two natural treasures of Peru Ballestas Islands Tour by speedboat. Wine tasting and pisco Ica, Huacachina.. Visit the stunning region often referred to as the "Galapagos of Peru." Admire the groups of thousands of sea lions and penguins of the Ballestas Islands. Visit a natural oasis in the middle of the desert, surrounded by beautiful palm trees, practice sandboarding and ride tubular cars. Includes a tourist lunch.

The marine wildlife-filled Ballestas Islands are known as Peru's own 'Galapagos' and are well worth the trip south from Lima. Skip the hassle of planning your transportation by booking this full-day tour, which includes comfortable round-trip transfers, a visit to Paracas National Reserve, and a speed boat excursion to the Ballestas.

Combine wildlife, nature, and adventure with this guided full-day tour from Lima. Travel along the coast and take a boat to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins, sea lions, and other wildlife. Afterwards, 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.

The trip to Paracas is a preferred weekend getaway for Limeños, but without your own transportation, getting there can be difficult. This day trip from Lima takes you to and includes a boat excursion to see the marine fauna to the Ballestas Islands, buggies through the dunes and sandboarding in the desert, as well as a pisco and wine tasting in a vineyard.

The Ballestas Islands of Paracas are a natural attraction where you can see sea lions, penguins and sea birds. You will learn the history of Peruvian Pisco and be able to taste different wine products in an artisanal vineyard. You will be able to visit the Huacachina Oasis and its sand dunes, where you can practice the adventure sport called Sandboarding.