Paracas, Ica & Huacachina Tour , 2 Days / 1 Night

Discover Peru's southern coast on this 2-day tour exploring the Ballestas Islands, a traditional Ica winery, and the thrilling Huacachina Oasis with dune buggies and sandboarding.

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Duration 2 Days / 1 Night
Max Group Size 1 to 16 People
Difficulty Moderate
Starting Point Your Hotel In Cusco
Altitude Max 406 m
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The Paracas, Ica & Huacachina Tour (2 Days / 1 Night) is the perfect getaway to explore some of the most popular destinations along Peru's southern coast. This unforgettable journey takes you to the breathtaking Ballestas Islands, where you will discover Peru's incredible marine wildlife, visit a traditional winery in Ica to learn about the production of wine and pisco, and experience the thrill of riding dune buggies and sandboarding in the spectacular oasis of Huacachina.

Combining nature, history, local traditions, gastronomy, and adventure, this tour is an excellent choice for travelers who want to experience the highlights of Paracas and Ica in just two days.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Discover the incredible wildlife of the Ballestas Islands.
  • Experience the excitement of a dune buggy and sandboarding adventure in Huacachina.
  • Visit a traditional Ica winery and taste Peru's world-famous pisco.
  • Enjoy one of the most popular 2-day tours from Lima.
  • Perfect for travelers looking to combine nature, culture, gastronomy, and adventure in a single trip.

Highlights

Speedboat excursion to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and seabirds 

View the mysterious Candelabra Geoglyph, a 180-meter prehistoric figure carved into the hillside 

Explore the Paracas National Reserve with its dramatic desert-meets-ocean landscapes 

Visit a traditional Ica winery to learn about pisco and wine production with tastings 

Experience the Huacachina Oasis, a natural desert lagoon surrounded by towering sand dunes 

Thrilling dune buggy ride across the desert 

Sandboarding down golden sand dunes (beginner-friendly, sitting or lying down) 

Free time to explore Huacachina, take photos, and shop for local handicrafts

Itinerary

Day by Day Journey

Day 1

Lima - Paracas - Huacachina

Day 1

Your adventure begins early in the morning with departure from the designated meeting point in Lima. From there, you will travel along the Pan-American Highway to the beautiful bay of Paracas.

Upon arrival, you will board a speedboat for an unforgettable excursion to the Ballestas Islands. During the boat ride, you will observe an impressive variety of marine wildlife, including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, Peruvian boobies, and many other seabirds. You will also have the opportunity to see the mysterious Candelabra Geoglyph, an enormous prehistoric figure carved into the hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

After the excursion, you will continue to the city of Ica, where you will visit a traditional winery. Here, you will learn about the production process of Peru's famous wines and pisco, followed by a tasting of selected local varieties.

You will then have free time to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

In the afternoon, you will visit the stunning Huacachina Oasis, a natural lagoon surrounded by towering sand dunes. This is one of Peru's most exciting adventure destinations, where you will enjoy an exhilarating dune buggy ride across the desert and experience the thrill of sandboarding down the golden dunes.

After the activities, you will be transferred to your hotel in Ica or Huacachina for an overnight stay.

Day 2

Huacachina - Lima

Day 2

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time to explore the Huacachina Oasis, take photos, relax, or shop for local handicrafts.

At the scheduled time, you will begin the return journey to Lima, making short technical stops along the way.

You are expected to arrive in Lima during the afternoon or evening, bringing this unforgettable adventure to an end.

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Duration

2 Days / 1 Night

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Max Group Size

1 to 16 People

Difficulty

Moderate

Starting Point

Your Hotel In Cusco

Altitude Max

406 m

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