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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Eric_Y, 10/25/2025 11:17:37 AM
We were lucky that it was a beautiful sunny day during the start of the rainy season. The 2 hours mini Galapago boat tour was amazing! Got to see lots of seals, booties etc close-up. The dune buggy ride in Hucachina was exhilirating to say the least! Sandboarding was fun too! Very good price for what this tour offers you!
662darrellh, 10/25/2025 10:02:32 AM
We had a great stay. Front desk staff was great. Extremely clean and comfortable room. We stayed in a one queen. It’s a small room but very nice. Slept good beds are amazing and firm pillows. Breakfast was good, my grandkids loved the waffles and sausage biscuits.Rates are a little high but that’s every where for October. Our room was upstairs, no elevator but it’s only two floors so it’s not many steps.. I would highly recommend this motel and will come back next year and stay.
Bonnici2, 10/25/2025 9:59:46 AM
Absolutely phenomenal experience with Peru Hop, who have everything organised with great precision and care. I felt safe and well looked after, always safe in the knowledge that they were trying to give us the best possible experience. The App is fantastic and wonderfully flexible. Marjorie and Sol were brilliant - nothing was a problem to them both and they incorporated our tours seamlessly. The Huacachina dune buggy and sand boarding experience was inctedible
Luthexplorer, 10/25/2025 12:19:12 AM
I joined a one-day Peru Hop tour that started well but quickly went downhill. The guide, Franklin, demanded I give up my seat so others could sit together, then tried to smooth it over by offering me a Pisco Sour. From that moment, I felt singled out and uncomfortable as one of the only solo travelers. Later, during the dune buggy ride, I was told to move again — embarrassing and unfair. I’ve traveled to 42 countries, and I’ve never been treated this way. Solo travelers deserve respect. I would not recommend Peru Hop.
Y7427ITlilianah, 10/24/2025 8:52:21 PM
the views were incredible. the buffet was so so delicious and the tour guides were so kind and fun. the evening guide I had was Franco he is so helpful and attentive always looking out for everyone. he translated both in english and spanish. all day experience. perfect if you love being out all day and exploring. so much fun with family. definitely bring a windbreaker for the water experience. a change of clothes for later in the day it’s dusty. i definitely would do this again. my best day on my trip so far!
Inspire06936229287, 10/24/2025 8:19:34 PM
Day full of emotions. Manage to spot loads of animals and got a dose of adrenaline driving through the dunes & sandboarding.
MarcelaRLondon, 10/24/2025 8:17:58 PM
Franklin lead the group smoothly and it was very well organised! Clear instructions of meeting points and pick-ups. The 1 day tour is highly recommended! You get to have an adventure just a few hours away from Lima! The bus was very clean, comfortable and having free WiFi was great! Not having to wait to be back at the hotel to upload the pictures or keep in touch was great! Thank you Peru Hop! We had a blast!
J3086EXkaylaa, 10/24/2025 8:17:03 PM
Unique experience. Bus ride was comfortable. Franklin was a great host and gave helpful recommendations. Had a chance to see some wildlife, try authentic Peruvian food, and ride a dune buggy through sand dunes at sunset.
S32PNmichaelj, 10/24/2025 8:15:48 PM
Franklin was a great host, very informative and punctual. He was fun, full of energy and helped us all enjoy our time on the tour. The driver was also very safe and got us to and from our destinations on time. Highly recommend.
183astridp, 10/24/2025 8:15:41 PM
My boyfriend and I had a great time! The tour guides were wonderful and knew a lot about Ballestas and Huacachina. The bus was also comfortable!
- 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