Breathtaking Huacachina & Ballestas: Peru's Desert-Ocean Duo
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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!
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flopez620, 10/19/2025 9:27:11 PM
The tour was beautiful and amazing Angie and Jorge guided us with 10/10 service I definitely recommend. I will use them again in the future
483alyb, 10/19/2025 9:18:13 PM
This experience was AMAZINGG!!! The price for this one day excursion is so worth it and seems so cheap for what you get! It’s an all day thing so you will be up at 5 am til midnight! All of it was absolutely stunning from the boat ride to the sunset in the dunes! Staff Angela and Jorge were 10/10 highly recommend them!!!
asitchon, 10/19/2025 9:14:24 PM
Jorge was the best driver! Felt safe and comfortable the whole day. Angela was our tour guide and was fabulous! She made all of trip plans clear and kept us informed each step of the way to make this day seamless. It was a wonderful way to spend a day trip from Lima! The islands were so special to see seals and rare birds. Huacachina was great little town and the dunes where simply stunning.
annadelr2021, 10/19/2025 9:11:00 PM
Everyone needs to book this version of the tour!! The seats are so comfortable, the bathroom is very nice for a bus bathroom, and everything is so well thought out. Angela and Jorge were INCREDIBLE as our guide and driver. The sandboarding was a great time and the dune bugging was thrilling. All the animals on the paracas boar tour was amazing. I can’t say enough great things!! BOOK THIS BOOK THIS BOOK THIS!!
chloerM238GY, 10/19/2025 9:09:19 PM
The Best Experience of My Life Completely Life Changing!! 100% Recommend I especially loved Angela My Tour Host and Jorge my driver,the best team!!
Adventure58000467650, 10/19/2025 9:05:19 PM
Brilliant day trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina, made even better by our guide Angela and driver Jorge. It was amazing to see the Ballestas islands and all the wildlife there. The highlight was the dune buggy and sand boarding in Huacachina. I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Peru!
Vanessa B, 10/19/2025 9:03:01 PM
Excellent day trip to Paracas, the Ballestas islands and Huacachina. The dune buggy ride and sand boarding in the desert was an amazing experience. The tour was incredibly well organised and was made especially fun by our guide Angela and driver Jorge!
271jing, 10/19/2025 8:38:53 PM
Jorge and Angela were absolutely amazing! Bus ride was super smooth and luxurious. Angela did a wonderful job explaining everything and coordinating. 10/10 would recommend for other people and would do it again!
Ashley_L, 10/19/2025 7:40:18 PM
Absolutely fantastic, long day but would 1000% recommend. Took our eight-year-old and 10-year-old Dad an absolute blast. The boat tour was very informative. Our guide was hilarious and we saw as much as I had hoped for the dune buggies were super fun. The whole thing was everything as described and more.
Curiosity33806789061, 10/18/2025 8:43:51 PM
Thank you our guide Aymeth for her professional and responsible guidance during the trip.Clear instruction, fruitful explanation, excellent service!
- 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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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.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund