Lim-02 : Islas Balletas Island + Oasis of Huacachina – Golden Sunset Escape
Why we love it?
The Lim-02 tour offers an immersive experience combining the stunning natural beauty of the Ballestas Islands with the unique oasis of Huacachina. Lasting 18 hours, this tour is ideal for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts who appreciate diverse landscapes and wildlife. Participants will enjoy comfortable private transportation, a speedboat trip to the Ballestas Islands, and a guided vineyard tour, providing insight into the local culture and environment. The distinctiveness of this tour lies in its blend of coastal and desert ecosystems, culminating in a breathtaking sunset at Huacachina, making it a memorable escape for travelers in Peru.
Inclusions
- Private and Comfortable Transportation
- Certified Bilingual Tour Guide
- Entrance Fee to Ballestas Islands
- Speed Boat Trip to the Ballestas Islands
- Vineyard Tour
- Entrance Fee to Dune Buggy Tour
- Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Tour (Basic Sandboard Included and is used for going down the Dune on your Stomach).
Exclusions
- Lunch / Dinner
- Accommodation Pick up/Drop off
- ATV / Quad in Paracas (+19$ per pers)
Itinerary
ITINERARY
Meet at Meeting Point : McDonalds at Kennedy Park - 5am
- Once in Paracas, you’ll have time to grab a quick snack/breakfast.
- After it, you enjoy a speed boat ride out to the Ballestas Islands. The Ballestas Islands are home to playful sea lions and diverse bird species. Learn about the history of Paracas, our famous bird poop and the “Mystery Chandelier”.
- If you do not want to do the boat trip, while your group is out on the boat trip touring the islands, you can have a different experience!
- For an extra $16 USD (per person), take a 2-hour ATV journey to the National Reserve (entrance included).
- Enjoy a fun and unique ride to breathtaking views of the reserve, where the ocean meets the desert. If you choose the ATV experience, please note that it replaces the boat tour; you won’t be able to do both activities.
- On our way to Huacachina we’ll stop at a traditional Peruvian Pisco vineyard, where you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a tasting experience, as you sample various pisco and wines. While at the vineyard, the group will enjoy an authentic place
- After our meal, you better hold on tight as we venture into the one-and-only Huacachina, an oasis hidden within huge sand dunes. Feel the adrenaline as we speed through the slopes in our dune buggies. Once on-top of the dune, grab a sandboard and race down the dunes, an experience you’ll never forget!
- When the sun begins to set, we’ll find the perfect spot on the dunes to relax and view the sunset. Take a moment to enjoy and reflect on this incredible day. After the sunset, you’ll have time to grab some dinner and continue with your tour guide back to Lima.
Once in Lima, we’ll drop you back off at the meeting point.
Please Note
- Reservations can be made until 6:00 PM the day before departure. If you wish to make a reservation after this deadline, please contact us to confirm availability. Agency's opening hours on the contact page.---------------------------------The order of the excursions may vary depending on weather conditions, river level, arrival or departure time, or any other relevant reason.Please be advised that The Paracas Port may be closed due to weather conditions. The decision is made by the Navy and applies for all tour operators and travel agencies. If the Port is closed, don’t worry, we have a back up plan! We’ll visit to the Paracas National Reserve.If you chose the ATV experience, please note that it replaces the boat tour; you won’t be able to do both activities.The Dune Buggy and Sandboarding Tour is considered an adrenaline/extreme experience. You may feel like your riding on a rollercoaster while racing through the dunes. Please keep this in mind and for those who prefer a calm ride, please let us know in advance.We do not have control over Mother-Nature, most days in Huacachina are beautiful and sunny. However, it is possible to have cloudy days without sunset.Participants will have time to buy snacks or small breakfast in Paracas.Participants can pre-order take out dinner once they arrive in Huacachina and can pick it up before heading back to Lima.Participants need to climb a small dune to reach the buggys.For a sandboarding standing position, a professional boards are available for rent for an extra fee in HuacachinaThe success of this experience relies on teamwork, be on time for the activities through out the day. The buggy is only driven by the professional driver .
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 3 days before start
Non-refundable after 3 days before start
