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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thomaswD9052DD, 11/5/2025 8:08:36 PM
Amazing, worth every penny, Aymeth was the best guide!! Went to Paraas, ate good food and then when to Haucachina and had some life changing experience!! Would recommend to anyone, will be back!
FoxyChanel, 11/5/2025 7:35:54 PM
Chose this tour mainly to maximise on time spent in Peru and to tick off sandboarding off my list. Tour was very well organised from start to end. Picked from hotel at the time exactly as announced in advance. Bus was very comfortable. Our tour guide Franklin was amazing - very informative and really helpful us make the most of our time during the trip. Boat trip was great and got to see penguins abs sea lions. Huacachina dune bug ride was great. Professional equipment for sandboarding is 50 soles extra. Had an amazing time abe definitely would recommend taking this tour with Franklin if you are in Peru!
Michael R, 11/5/2025 7:33:22 PM
Really enjoyable day seeing the sea lions and penguins in Paracas and the sand buggies and boarding in Huacachina! Franklin, our guide, was amazing. Very informative, helpful and kept us updated with plans all day. Would definitely recommend the trip - hopefully you get Franklin!
begaima2017, 11/5/2025 7:33:14 PM
Franklin - our tour guide was amazing!!!! He was so knowledgeable, clear in his communication and genuinely cared about our experience. I would absolutely recommend this tour and would go again if I could!!!
E2862JAsamuelc, 11/5/2025 7:32:50 PM
A top tier and must-have experience if you are visiting Peru. Our tour guide, Franklin, was highly communicative, organised, and enthusiastic about ensuring everybody enjoyed the day. This was our first full day in Peru and I’m not sure how we can top today’s experiences! Thank you Franklin!
Suzyanna97, 11/5/2025 7:32:41 PM
Franklin was an exceptional guide, extremely friendly and informative. The whole day was fantastic, amazing memories!
Wakahia, 11/5/2025 7:29:15 PM
Extremely great experience with Franklin- highly knowledgeable and communicative. The pick up and drop off were on time as well as the ensuring we kept time. The bus was clean and comfortable, well driven.
R5167HJchloem, 11/4/2025 8:02:19 PM
We had a great time on this trip. Aymeth was our tour guide and did such a fantastic job. She took care of all 44 of us and was so personable and knowledgeable. She even knew everyone’s name by the time we parted. It truly did feel like she was our friend from the moment we met! It’s a long day but definitely worth the effort to make it happen. We saw a lot of wildlife on the boat tour and the sand dune experience couldn’t be beat. It was so fun and I’m so glad we did it. Even with the long drive, the bus was very comfortable and had everything you could need.
kprokopy, 11/4/2025 7:45:41 PM
We had a great time on this excursion with Peru Hop. A few activities were included, such as a boat tour in Paracas of the Ballestas islands, and ATVing and Sandboarding in Huacachina. There was also some free time throughout the day. Fio was extremely organized and a knowledgeable and hospitable hostess. We would definitely recommend Fio and this tour to family & friends.
E4252DFandrewp, 11/4/2025 7:45:31 PM
Morning pick up was on time. Communication by our tour guide Fiorella was included all pertinent information and was very clear in English. On the boat tour in Paracas we saw many sea lions and several penguins. The lunch buffet was a great way to sample many different traditional Peruvian dishes. The visit to Huacachina allowed time to explore the lovely oasis village. The highlight of our trip was the experiencing the sand dunes on the dune buggy ride and sliding down on skis. Fiorella did a great job.
- 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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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.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund