Paracas and Huacachina from Lima – Ballestas Islands and Sandboarding
Overview
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17 hours
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What makes this tour unique is the perfect combination of nature, culture and adventure in one unforgettable day.
Discover the Ballestas Islands, where you can see sea lions, penguins and a variety of marine life, and then experience adrenaline with buggies and sandboarding in the Huacachina Desert.
Our itinerary has been carefully designed to make the most of your time and give you a comfortable and well-organized experience.
We include all taxes and entrance fees, so you can enjoy the tour without worry and without hidden costs.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Las Islas Ballestas
Discover the incredible Ballestas Islands on a scenic boat tour. Spot sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and thousands of seabirds in their natural habitat. Admire the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph and learn about the rich marine ecosystem of this unique coastal reserve.
Huacachina
Experience the incredible Huacachina, a natural oasis surrounded by massive desert dunes. Feel the adrenaline as you ride powerful dune buggies across the sand and try sandboarding down the dunes. Enjoy breathtaking views, take amazing photos, and live one of the most exciting adventures in Peru.
Options
Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands (approximately 2 hours)
visit to a vineyard for pisco tasting.
Transport by comfortable vehicle with air conditioning
2-hour buggy and sandboarding experience, with handcrafted sandboard included.
Bilingual professional guide (English and Spanish)
Pick up from 4:30 a.m. and return approx. 11:30 p.m. (Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro)
Meals ; optional tips
Professional stand-up sandboards (not included, + $18 USD)
Local taxes (16 soles or $5 USD Isla Ballestas and 9 soles or $3 USD Huacachina)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Paracas, balesta, huacachina
Navigator50073715319,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super guide! Jai beaucoup aimer!
A great experience
I77ZGchristopherc,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I never thought I could have so much fun, I learnt a lot in from Ica and of course my two favorites activities were the Pisco challenge and the dunne buggies. Definitely I would recommend this tour.
Incredible experience
Flavia O,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing, best walk I've ever done, a lot of adrenaline, indicate to everyone
Great time at Huacachina and Islas Ballestas
C8574FZerikah,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time seeing the Ballestas Islands and a lot of fun in Huacachina! I was traveling solo and was great to be surrounded by a group, and my guide Diego was friendly, helpful and made sure we all had a great time.
Fun trip with wildlife and dune adventure
mrS6386KT,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the tour with my friend and we had lots of fun! The boat tour to the Islands was my favourite part, we got to see sea lions and even a family of penguins! At the Oasis of Huacachina, we had the most beautiful sunset and loved the buggy ride and sandboarding (recommend to bring a change of clothes though). It was a long day but absolutely worth it, big thanks to the team!
Best
yeseniar816,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did this tour recently and honestly it was one of the best days of my trip in Peru. It’s a long day, but totally worth it. The Ballestas Islands were really cool — seeing sea lions and penguins in the wild was something I didn’t expect to enjoy that much. The boat ride was fun too. Huacachina was probably my favorite part. The dunes are huge and the buggy ride was crazy in a good way 😄 Sandboarding was harder than it looks but super fun. Everything ran pretty smoothly and our guide was friendly and helpful the whole time. You could tell things were well organized. If you’re short on time and want to see something different outside Lima, I’d definitely recommend this tour.
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