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Full Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima: Sunset Experience
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Full Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima: Sunset Experience is a 17-hour boat trip in Callao, booked through Viator. From $59. Starts 4:00 am and 5:00 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About this excursion
One day. Two iconic destinations. Three ways to experience Peru.
Discover the highlights of Paracas and Huacachina in one unforgettable day.
- Ballestas Islands: Spot sea lions, Humboldt penguins and seabirds on a boat tour.
- Pisco & Wine Tasting: Visit a traditional vineyard in Ica.
- Huacachina Oasis: Explore Peru’s iconic desert oasis.
- Desert Adventure: Enjoy a 2-hour dune buggy and sandboarding experience.
- Sunset: Watch the sun set over the spectacular Huacachina dunes.
Choose Your Experience:
- Classic: The essential adventure at great value.
- Exclusive Sunset: Includes a sunset picnic and campfire in the desert.
- Full Experience: Adds the Paracas National Reserve, including Playa Roja and the Isthmus viewpoint.
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in all three options. Compare the inclusions and choose the experience that best suits your trip.
What’s included in this excursion
Included
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off: Included in all experiences.
- Certified Guides with First Aid Training. Your safety comes first.
- 2 hour Ballestas Islands Boat Tour (All Experiences)
- Traditional Vineyard Visit with Wine & Pisco Tasting (All Experiences)
- 2-Hour Dune Buggy Adventure & Sandboarding. Artesanal Sandboard (NO STAND UP) - All services
- Entrance Fees: Included with Exclusive Sunset and Full Experience. Not included with Classic.
- Safety Helmets Provided – Because Your Safety Comes First (Exclusive to Peru Bucket List)
- Sunset Picnic & Campfire: Included with Exclusive Sunset and Full Experience only.
- Bilingual Guide (English & Spanish)
- Paracas National Reserve: Included with Full Experience only.
- Comfortable Bus with Air Conditioning, clean restroom, USB Ports, and a large storage room.
Not included
- Ballestas Islands & Huacachina entrance fees (Classic Experience only). Paid onsite
- Professional Stand-Up Sandboard Upgrade (Optional). Paid onsite
- Meals and drinks are not included. Except the picnic provided (Exclusive/Full Experience). Get Cash
Know before you go
Accessibility
- Service animals allowed
- It is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, as walking on sand dunes is part of the experience and can be physically demanding.
- It is not recommended for individuals with reduced mobility, as walking on sand dunes is part of the experience and can be physically demanding.
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring
- WHAT TO BRING: To make the most of your day, we recommend bringing a few essentials: Sunscreen (the sun is strong all year round ), Sunglasses, A bandana (very helpful for the desert wind), Closed shoes for sandboarding Light, comfortable clothing for warm weather, A light jacket for the boat ride (it can get windy and a bit cold).
- FOOD & CASH: Please bring cash (local currency).
- We’ll stop for breakfast on the way to Paracas or before the boat tour, and you may need cash for meals or personal expenses during the day.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- We'll do a final check at 8:00 PM the day before your tour, so having your details correct allows us to organize everything properly and avoid any last-minute issues.
- At that same time (8:00 PM), we'll send you all the important information for your trip, including the exact pick-up time (meeting point or hotel, depending on your selected experience) and the group link, directly to the WhatsApp number you provided when booking.
- Since WhatsApp is our primary and only communication channel, we kindly ask that you have it downloaded, activated, and working at least one day in advance.
- This helps us keep everything clear, connected, and running smoothly for everyone.
- Please make sure you have WhatsApp downloaded, active, and working, as this is our main and only communication channel before and during the tour.
- Due to traffic and logistics, there may be delays of 15–20 minutes.
- We kindly ask for your patience and understanding.
- RETURN TO LIMA: Your return to Lima is estimated to be around 11:45 PM, but this could be delayed depending on traffic and other external factors.
- For this reason, we strongly recommend that you do not book flights on the same day, as we cannot guarantee an exact arrival time.
- The airline is not responsible for missed flights.
- We ask for your understanding and flexibility.
- TOUR DURATION & FLEXIBILITY: Get ready for a full-day adventure (17+ hours).
- This is a dynamic experience, and timings may vary due to: Traffic (especially in Lima) Weather conditions Operational factors We truly appreciate your flexibility, good attitude, and patience throughout the day.
- Drop-off times may be later than expected, especially on weekends due to heavy traffic.
- SPECIAL DATES: On holidays such as Easter Weekend from April 6 to 9 and from July 28 to 30, celebration of Independence Day in Peru: Pick-ups will be made 1 hour before usual hours.
- The activities of the Ballestas Islands will be only 1 hour and 30 minutes (all operators) and Dune buggy & Sandboard (Huacachina) only 1 hour (all operators)
- HUACACHINA EXPERIENCE: The dune buggy and sandboarding are a combined 2-hour experience, including stops for photos and to enjoy the landscape.
- Please note that this takes place in a natural desert environment.
- BALLESTAS ISLAND TOUR: This is a shared group experience on a speedboat with other travelers.
- It’s mainly a scenic and photographic tour, lasting around 2 hours.
- The guide onboard is officially certified and bilingual, but due to the nature of the experience (boat speed, wind, and noise), audio clarity may sometimes be limited.
- If you forget anything, don’t worry — you’ll have the chance to purchase some of these items in Paracas or Huacachina along the way
- SANDBOARDING EXPERIENCE: Please note that sandboarding takes place in a natural desert environment.
- OFFICIAL DOCUMENT.
- Please make sure to carry the same identification document (passport) you used to enter Peru during the tour, as it may be required for verification at highway checkpoints.(Police)
- It does not include (entrance fees, taxes, and meals).
- It does not include (meals and drinks).
- Safety helmets.
- Meals not included.
Where this excursion starts
Meeting point & pickup
- BEFORE YOUR TOUR To ensure everything runs smoothly from the start, please confirm your pick-up location (based on your chosen experience) and your WhatsApp number with us before your tour date.
- PICK UP INFORMATION: Your exact pickup time and group link will be sent via WhatsApp at 8:00 PM the night before your tour.
- Pickup times may vary depending on the day and number of scheduled pickups.
- RETURN AND DROP-OFF: We will re-enter Lima via: Barranco → Miraflores → San Isidro (Hotel & meeting point according to your experience selection).
- Classic Experience: This option includes (Pick-up and drop-off at our meeting point, activities such as a Ballestas Islands tour, a visit to a local vineyard in Ica for Pisco and wine tasting, lunch at the vineyard, a buggy tour, and sandboarding.
- Premium Sunset Experience: This option includes (pick-up and drop-off at your hotel), activities such as a Ballestas Islands tour, a visit to a local vineyard in Ica for Pisco and wine tasting, lunch at the vineyard, a buggy tour, sandboarding, a magical sunset picnic and bonfire, entrance fees and taxes, and safety helmets.
- Comfort Adventure Experience: This option includes (pick-up and drop-off at your hotel), activities such as an ATV/mini buggy tour in Paracas, a visit to a local vineyard in Ica for Pisco and wine tasting, lunch at the vineyard, a buggy tour and sandboarding with sunset views, entrance fees and taxes, and safety helmets.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 4:00 am and 5:00 am.
Schedule checked Oct 29
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