Ica: Paracas + Ballestas Islands + Huacachina

We start off departing from various pick-up points in Lima (Los Olivos/Plaza Norte, San Miguel, San Isidro, Miraflores). We then head to Paracas, but not before stopping for a delicious Peruvian breakfast. Additionally, you can start the day with some adrenaline by taking a Quad bike or Canopy ride.

Once we arrive at Paracas, our first stop is the tourist marina pier to pass through the SERNAMP checkpoint and wait to board the speedboats towards the Ballestas Islands, where we will enter the wonderful marine world for an average of 2 hours. We start by stopping at the “El Candelabro” figure where the guide will explain the different theories about its creation and function. We continue sailing with the sea breeze above us until we reach the islands and surround ourselves with abundant marine life, such as large colonies of guano birds, Humboldt penguins, friendly sea lions, dolphins, guanayes, boobies, and more. You won’t want to put your camera away! After the tour, you will have free time to walk around the Paracas Bay, take pictures, and buy souvenirs.

We travel to Ica for an average of 1 hour until we reach the “El Catador” winery. Here we will have lunch and tour the winery where we will have an exquisite tasting of the different varieties of wines and piscos from the area. Then, we continue towards the Oasis of Huacachina where we will ride on buggies that will take us up and down the endless dunes of the Ica desert. We will also slide down on sandboards from the highest point. You will have free time to walk around the Oasis, take boat rides, take pictures, and buy souvenirs.

We start the return trip to Lima. Not before stopping at the “Racimo de Uva” vineyard in Chincha to taste the liquors they produce in the area, enjoy their dance, and Afro-Peruvian music.

Estimated arrival at our Lima hotels. End of service.