Huacachina Oasis and Mini-Galapagos Most reviewed company in Peru
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16 hours
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A once in a lifetime Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis with Peru Hop, the Most Highly Reviewed Company in Peru.
Our huge luxury buses are almost double the size of any other company offering this tour and we are the only company offering free high speed Wi-Fi, which is hugely important for the long journey to and from Lima.
Visit the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, Peru’s “Mini-Galápagos,” where sealions, penguins, and countless seabirds thrive in their natural habitat.
Experience the desert oasis of Huacachina with free time around the lagoon, dune buggy and sandboarding with the best local company in Huacachina, all timed perfectly for a spectacular sunset toast in the desert.
Get a real taste of Peruvian cuisine at the highest restaurant in Paracas overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Onboard local Peruvian hosts who will share stories about life in Peru you won’t find in guidebooks
Don’t be a typical tourist… Discover the Real Peru with Peru Hop!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We pick up from hotels and hostels located in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and some in Lima downtown.
Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
Food is not included, although we have discounts in many restaurants.
See itinerary for hour by hour plan.
Minimum age for the buggy and sandboarding tour is 7 years
The bus will arrive back in Lima around 11:30 pm - midnight
The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 17-20) and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 25-28). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
Free Time to explore Huacachina Desert Oasis
Friendly onboard Bilingual Guide to assist and advise
The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
2-Hour Sandboarding, Dune Buggy and Sunset tour
All Taxes & Fees – no hidden charges
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Huge Luxury Peru Hop Bus to sit back and relax
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Miraflores
We will pick you up from your chosen accommodation, or if you are staying in an Airbnb, you can meet us at a hotel close to your apartment or choose our central meeting point. Sit back and rest on our luxury semi-bed seats for the comfortable journey to Paracas
Paracas
You will arrive in Paracas around 9:30 am, where you will have time to get some quick snacks before going to the port to board the boat for the tour to the Ballestas Islands.
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Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!
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Reviews
5,910 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience!
Zhi X,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour from start to finish with both parts being incredible. After picking us up from our hotel right on time, we rode the bus to Paracas as the guide, Aymeth, explained out itinerary and provided a thorough planned out tour that allowed us to freely explore and have more than enough time to explore the towns and use the restrooms. The Ballestas Island tour was amazing as we saw many sea lions and penguins alongside a huge variety of birds, all of which were thoroughly explained by the tour guide who was very educated on the wildlife and made the trip incredibly worth the boat ride. WARNING: MAKE SURE TO BRING A WATERPROOF AND WINDPROOF JACKET OR PONCHO. After we went to Huacachina to go sand boarding on the dunes. To get to the locations we needed to ride the dune buggies. Riding the buggies might have been my favorite part of the entire trip, our driver made the ride so exciting, almost going airborne at some point. Not to even mention the sand boarding itself which is so fun, I would go back to Peru for that experience alone. We got the sunset views and incredible photos along with an amazing dinner. We tried a lot of what was on the menu and I definitely recommend the fettuccini with prawns. We got back right on schedule, and the bus made the ride so easy, with free WiFi, comfortable reclining seats, and a restroom. Would do again and most definitely recommend.
Great Experience- recommend this tour agent
kim,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00A very long day but 100% worth it! Frank was brilliant, he looked after us so well on the whole trip. The experience was amazing, fantastic guides on the boat, went out of their way to make sure we saw as many animals as we could and ample opportunity for pictures. The oasis was brilliant- sand boarding fab!!
Amazing! Had a great time...
Aishwarya S,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing! Had a great time sand boarding and the trip was very well coordinated, definitely recommend
Good, small reservations
Timothy S,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00If time allows one to do this trip when visiting Lima, it is highly recommended. The guide for the bus and directions was unclear at times and confusing (made for some worry about when to meet up and where) but the sites (Paracas and Huachachina) are not to be missed. Paracas is gorgeous with great animal life, an ocean boat tour (take Dramamine if you're easily sea sick), and gorgeous rock formations. The guide and boat driver were superb on this section. Huachchina was a small, happening little place but the dune buggy ride and sand surfing were amazing, The dune buggy ride is FAST and meaty-- lots of ups and downs on these huge dunes not unlike a roller coaster. Really awesome. The sand surfing is also fun-- we got three turns going down on the boards (which felt like enough), and if you are a snowboarder, there are options to rent a snowboard and boots. Some people spent the night in Huachchina, which made sense. It is quite a small, created town, though. Anticipate long bus rides there and back. Worth it for sure if you ahve several days in Lima. Lima itself is incredible and worth having ample time.
Great tour - Highly recommend!
Jeremy C,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent communication, pick up at the hotel, Sandra our guide was knowledgeable and helpful - the activities were FIRST rate!! We had an absolute blast - highly recommend. Only aside, do your own thing for lunch, suggested buffet didn't really appeal.
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