Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!

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This 1-day tour from Lima to Paracas & Huacachina Oasis is #1 ranked and a MUST-DO for all travelers to Peru! The ONLY company with huge private luxury buses, this tour is ideal for travelers wanting to see and do a lot in a short space of time. The most reviewed tour company in Peru, with fun and friendly local Peruvian guides, will ensure you have a once-in-a-lifetime experience away from the crowds. Paracas-you’ll embark on an incredible speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands, to see colonies of sea lions, penguins, and much more! Huacachina - After a delicious lunch, explore Huacachina Oasis Desert in a Dune Buggy and go SandBoarding on the highest dunes in South America. Bonus - watch the sunset over the stunning Oasis in a secluded area away from the crowds. Pickup and Dropoff in Lima included (more info below) Luxury Safe Buses with Aircon, USB charging ports, Onboard toilets, and classic movies on board (note: other companies use small cramped minivans - ask them!)

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • 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
  • All Taxes & Fees – no hidden charges
  • 2-hour Sandboarding and dune buggy tour
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel
  • Huge Luxury Peru Hop Bus to sit back and relax
  • Food and drinks
  • 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

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Miraflores (Pass-by Only)

Depart from Lima around 6:00 am, direct to Paracas, arriving around 9:45 am.

Paracas

Arrive in Paracas around 9:45 am, you will then go with your guide to port to board the boat for the tour to Ballestas Island.

Islas Ballestas

Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas

Admission Ticket Included

Huacachina

Depart from Paracas to Huacachina at 1:30 pm, arriving around 2:45. You will have free time until 4:00 pm, when the buggy and sandboarding tour starts.

Huacachina

Dune Buggy up and Sandboard down the biggest sand dunes at the only desert oasis in South America.

Miraflores (Pass-by Only)

Arrive back in Lima around 11:45 pm, we will drop your off at your accommodation.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 35 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative. -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 5:05 am and 5:15 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:15 am and 5:45 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 6:00 am and 6:20 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in the Airport will be confirmed via chat

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.8
Based on 289 reviews

What do other 289 guests say about Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!

2
235taniat
5
Apr 2024
Ricardo was a great guide!! We loved this tour, we saw some wildlife which included sea lions, birds, and penguins at the Ballastes Islands. Along the way we saw some awesome inca markings on stone. Then we made our way to Huacachina and did a buggy tour with sand boarding. We got to watch the su...
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alyssamP6167EZ
5
Apr 2024
We had such a great experience! Our tour guide, Aymeth, made the process of pick ups, transfers and meeting times very simple. Our favorite part was the dune buggies. Our dune buggy drivers was Moses, i hope your lucky enough to have him! He was awesome.Highly recommend! At first we was nervous t...
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25georgia25
5
Apr 2024
We had a great day out on this tour. A long day but worth it as the activities were great. Aymeth was also a caring, funny and well organised guide who helped make the experience even better.

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in USD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

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
  • All Taxes & Fees – no hidden charges
  • 2-hour Sandboarding and dune buggy tour
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel
  • Huge Luxury Peru Hop Bus to sit back and relax
Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • 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