Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!
The Number 1 Thing to do in Lima with the Most Reviewed Tour Operator in Peru!
This MUST-DO tour with Peru Hop includes the following:
1. A once-in-a-lifetime visit to Huacachina Desert Oasis with free time to explore the Oasis
2. Dune Buggy up & Sandboard with a spectacular Sunset in the middle of the Desert.
3. A trip to the Mini-Galapago’s in Paracas! Boat out to The Ballestas Islands to see Sealions, Penguins and more in their natural habitat.
4. Try Ceviche with a view of the Pacific Ocean or maybe Pisco Sour at the Oasis
5. LUXURY Bus with onboard Restrooms (no other company offers this), free popcorn and classic movies for the way back to Lima!
6. Onboard local Peruvian team, fluent in English, to give you insider tips and advice
This is a long day so ensure you travel with a company with the most comfortable buses.
Peru Hop is owned by 2 Irish guys who moved to Peru for love, and with their Peruvian partners, created an amazing way to discover Peru!
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Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!
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What's included in Huacachina Oasis & Mini-Galapagos! Most reviewed company in Peru!
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
MirafloresPass-by Only
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.
Islas Ballestas
Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas
Inclusions
- 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
- 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.
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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 6:00 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
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Ticket Redemption
Minimum age is 7 years Dress code: Please bring breakfast with you (direct bus) • Not wheelchair accessible • Warm weather all year round. • Light-weight jumper/jacket for speedboat ride to Ballestas. Closed-toe footwear for Sandboarding. • Important: 28 – 30 July is Independence Day Celebration in Peru: The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time, Sandboarding/dunebuggy (Huacachina) only 1 hour (all operators) and Ballestas Islands (Paracas) only1 hour and 30 minutes (all operators) • Bring suncream • Please don’t be late, as bus must leave on time to do Ballestas Islands at 10:00 am.