Day Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachinca Ica Desert

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

17 hours

Mobile ticket

Visiting the Ballestas Islands and meeting the Humbold penguins, wolves and more. Wine and pisco tasting and then head to live one of the best experiences in the Huacachina desert, between speed and adrenaline we will end the day with an imposing lagoon observed from above for the best photos!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

It is not recommended that people who suffer from back problems or are pregnant participate in tubular and sandboarding.

Children under 1 year old cannot participate in the trip to the Ballestas Islands.

Children over 2 years old must present their ID document for the trip to the Ballestas Islands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Miraflores

Start of boarding - Pick up included (Falabella Saga and meeting points) Optional: After coordination, pick up at the hotel Noa we head south, heading to Paracas - Ica

5 hours • Admission Included

We arrive in Paracas to begin the 1 hour 25 minute glider ride to the Ballestas Islands to observe the fauna and flora of the Peruvian coast, species such as the sea lion, Humboldt penguins, among others. You will visit Paracas Bay, free time for shopping and photography.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Tour guide

Wine and pisco tasting

Slide ride to the Ballestas Islands - Paracas

Air-conditioned vehicle

Visit to the Huacachina lagoon

Approximate cost (S/.15) depending on choice

Cost approximately 35 to 50 soles per person - depending on choice

Tickets to Ballestas Islands and dunes of Huacachina (S/.20 or 6$)

Buggies and sandboarding (optional) - only if you wish

Options

Paracas and Ica Desert

Ballestas Islands
Duration: 18 hours
Wine and pisco tasting
Ica Desert

Reviews

5.00

20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent trip
calibethp,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An unforgettable experience. Having eternal memories with family is best. The agency made me live moments of joy, adventure I still remember the expression of my mother surprise feel like a girl....ufffff thank you very much hope to participate again from another turs!!!!!
Very good
alejandrarM6815UV,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was very good. Great views and great sand board. Sometimes you just have to watch for the people who delay the whole group.
UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
raulcR8169MP,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was one of the best experiences that I had to live .. but what better with the company of friends but something that complemented our great experience with the Claudia Guide she transmitted all her good vibe and her knowledge through the.tour ....Thank you total
Amazing 🤩
danaaP7005CZ,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour to Paracas and Ica was absolutely amazing! The sandboarding experience in the dunes was thrilling and unforgettable. Everything was so well-organized, and the guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the trip even better. Highly recommend it!
Excellent service
V3087ATkarolinas,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good service, always watchful of all tourists, beautiful places where they took us, punctual and fulfill what promised, I recommend them!!!
Good service
danieloG8690ZK,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent service! Very good service from the first contact! We were very happy with the tour! We hope to come back soon to share more experiences
Incredible Experience!
W3057JMlilianap,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved it! A full fun tour from start to finish, with my friends we had an amazing time. Thank you to Miss Claudia for the recommendations, suggestions and letting us know the story of Ica. Recommended!!
Nice experience 🌟
mar afernandac882,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome experience!!! Claudia thanks for the attention, meeting the schedules, for teaching us about the history and legends of the place! (: Excellent!!!!!
Excellent Service
kattyp207,Dec 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent Tour, Recommended. Always super Attentive the Claudia Guide. Beautiful landscapes ✨ Thanks for the Experience 😊
Nice scenery and excellent service
17magalym,Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience, highly recommended, very nice Guide without doubt my Peru is a great tourist place and origins made possible to live this unforgettable experience:)