Epic Peru Coast & Oasis: Ballestas & Huacachina Adventure
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INCREDIBLE & AUTHENTIC Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina at local prices! This day trip from Lima includes the following incredible experiences: 1. A once-in-a-lifetime visit to Huacachina Desert Oasis with free time to explore the Oasis 2. Dune Buggy up & Sandboard finishing with a spectacular Sunset view in the middle of the Desert. 3. A trip to the Ballestas Islands in Paracas! See Sealions, Penguins and more in their natural habitat. 4. Try Ceviche with a view of the Pacific Ocean or maybe Lomo Saltado and Pisco Sour at the Oasis We only use large comfortable buses...other budget operators use smaller minivans. Over 1,500 Tripadvisor reviews, the #1 ranked budget operator!
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J1380VOcharlesm, 10/21/2025 8:07:34 PM
This was such a unique experience! Our guide, Fío, made it easy to navigate and was always there to help us. The dune buggy and sand boarding was a thrilling experience but the highlight was seeing the whales on the boat tour in Paracas! This is a fantastic way to get out of Lima for a day and see the beauty of Peru.
madisonmP5879BC, 10/21/2025 8:07:19 PM
Fio was an amazing tour guide! She was punctual with time and was able to get us to each destination on time. Recommend her to everyone ! Thank you Fio you are awesome.
TravelLifeBilu, 10/21/2025 7:05:50 PM
Alot of time travelling for not much pay off (around 8 hrs by van/bus). Once there its overcrowded and the oasis isn't isolated like pictures would suggest. The activities are misleading as the 2 hour dune buggy is 10 minutes in the buggy and the rest are stop offs. Food/entry is not included - a lot of tours in Peru add things in mid tour. Your mostly paying for transport not an experience
H8472LM_, 10/20/2025 8:14:49 PM
It was interesting experience for my trip 😁 Very fun, some crazy buggy and sweaty penguin and see lions 😍 Thanks a lot Sol and al team for this day!
Roving32513433479, 10/20/2025 8:11:55 PM
It was a fun trip full of activities. Thanks to our tour guide, Sol, and the driver for taking care of our group. Good service at good price.
Yea W, 10/20/2025 8:11:12 PM
OMG!!! This was such a fun excursion!! Great way to end my trip here in Peru! My favorite part of it was the sand boarding and buggy. The host Sol was great!! Knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely recommend this activity to those visiting Peru!! Money well spent
Navigator42737040997, 10/20/2025 8:11:00 PM
Wonderful experience and would recommend. Our guide and driver were very friendly. Our dune buggy driver was very good at their job and kept us safe the entire time. Would highly recommend the tour, however our downsides were cold lunch and not much time sand boarding despite paying for extra time. Assuming this was due to the locations being incredibly busy, however it’s unfortunate.
phoenixr914, 10/20/2025 8:10:43 PM
It is certainly a lot of driving, but this was known to us beforehand. The bus was climatized, comfy and offered USB chargers and Wi-Fi. Sol was amazing, flexibel and looked out for everybody in the group. Mickey, who lead the boat tour is a born entertainer and kept everyone entertained with his kind and funny personality. All in all it was a wonderful experience and the team was doing a great job at keeping us happy. The food was good and there was a free Pisco tasting included! Thanks a lot!
Okera D, 10/20/2025 8:09:48 PM
Absolutely amazing experience with Sol in Paracas, Islas Ballestas and Huacachina! This is hands down one of my absolute favourite travel experiences from start to finish. Cannot complain at all! If you’re coming to Lima, this is a must do! Value for money ✨
ghamil919873, 10/20/2025 8:09:31 PM
It was a great tour Fol kept up informed and looked after everything and Hulio drove the bus professionally under very difficult circumstances and was always waiting for us with a smile. Fol was brilliant and Mickey on the boat was a treasure and made the boat ride special I would recommend this tour to everyone I did it solo but families, couples and friends were on the tour as well and because mainly for Fol she made it simple for us all to be happy and get along well.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring breakfast with you (direct bus).
- Please don’t be late, as bus must leave on time to do Ballestas Islands at 10:00 am.
- 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.
- Warm weather all year round. Light-weight jumper/jacket for speedboat ride to Ballestas. Closed-toe footwear for Sandboarding.
- Minimum age is 7 years
- The bus will arrive back in Lima, at JW Marriott at around 11:30 pm
- 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
Departure point
Passengers must be ready OPPOSITE the JW Marriott hotel, Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, from 05:45 am (wait near the small information kiosk). The bus departs here at 6:00 am.Return details
INCREDIBLE & AUTHENTIC Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina at local prices! This day trip from Lima includes the following incredible experiences: 1. A once-in-a-lifetime visit to Huacachina Desert Oasis with free time to explore the Oasis 2. Dune Buggy up & Sandboard finishing with a spectacular Sunset view in the middle of the Desert. 3. A trip to the Ballestas Islands in Paracas! See Sealions, Penguins and more in their natural habitat. 4. Try Ceviche with a view of the Pacific Ocean or maybe Lomo Saltado and Pisco Sour at the Oasis We only use large comfortable buses...other budget operators use smaller minivans. Over 1,500 Tripadvisor reviews, the #1 ranked budget operator!No redemption information available
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