From Lima: Paracas & Huacachina Dune Buggy Tour
Location
Paracas
Trip Style
Full-day adventure tour combining nature, culture, and adrenaline
Daily Departure
Yes
Itinerary
04:30 a.m. – Departure from Lima
Pick-up from your hotel or meeting point. Drive south along the Pan-American Highway (approx. 3.5 hrs).
08:00 a.m. – Arrival at Paracas Port & Check-In
Optional quick breakfast stop and boarding procedures.
08:30 a.m. – Boat Tour to the Ballestas Islands
Ride across Paracas Bay to the Ballestas Islands, where you’ll see:
- Sea lions, penguins, cormorants, and other seabirds
- The massive Candelabro geoglyph carved into a hillside
10:00 a.m. – Free time at the Paracas waterfront
Enjoy a short walk, take pictures, or grab a coffee.
11:00 a.m. – Transfer to Ica (approx. 1hr)
Scenic drive into the Ica valley and wine country.
12:30 p.m. – Visit to a vineyard or pisco bodega
Learn about the traditional distillation process and taste Peru’s famous pisco and wines
14:00 p.m. – Lunch in Ica or Huacachina (optional, not included)
Try local specialties like carapulcra or seafood at a local restaurant.
15:00 p.m. – Arrival at the Huacachina Oasis
Take photos and explore this natural desert lagoon surrounded by massive sand dunes.
15:30 p.m. – Dune Buggy Ride & Sandboarding Session
Feel the adrenaline as you race across the dunes in a 4×4 buggy and sandboard down the slopes — suitable for beginners and pros!
17:00 p.m. – Begin return to Lima
21:00 p.m. – Arrival in Lima and drop-off
Include
- Round-trip tourist transport from Lima
- Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands
- Visit to a pisco vineyard with tasting
- Dune buggy and sandboarding tour
- Entrance fees to listed attractions
- Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Assistance during the entire day
Not Include
- Meals and drinks
- Optional tips for guide and drive
- Personal expenses
Suggestions
- Comfortable clothing & closed shoes
- Light jacket (morning breeze in Paracas)
- Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Camera or phone with battery
- Passport or ID
- Extra cash for meals and fees
Frequent Questions
Yes, this tour is family-friendly. Children can enjoy the boat ride and Huacachina visit. Dune buggy rides may have age/height restrictions depending on the operator.
No experience is necessary! The guides will assist beginners, and you can start with small dunes.
Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes. Bring a light jacket for the morning and sun protection for the afternoon.
No, meals are not included. You’ll have free time to buy lunch in Ica or Huacachina.
Yes, all activities are operated by licensed and experienced professionals with safety protocols in place.
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| # of Persons | Price Per Person |
| 2 persons | $135 USD pp |
| 3 persons | $125 USD pp |
| 4 persons | $115 USD pp |
| 5 + persons | $105 USD pp |
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