Paracas – Ica – Huacachina / Full Day

Ica, Paracas

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1 day

Tour Type

Overview

Paracas – Ica – Huacachina Full Day Tour with Hotel Pickup from Miraflores, Lima

The Paracas – Ica – Huacachina Full Day Tour is a complete excursion where you will visit the main tourist attractions of Ica and Paracas, including the Ballestas Islands, Paracas Bay, vineyards, and the Huacachina Oasis. In addition, you will enjoy adventure activities such as buggy rides and sandboarding, and delight in the region’s typical gastronomy, accompanied by wine and pisco tasting.

Departure City: Lima
Duration: Full day
Guided: Spanish
Group
Season: All year round
Availability: Daily

Places You Will Visit:

Ballestas Islands
Vineyard / Winery in Ica
Huacachina Lagoon (Oasis)
Paracas Bay

Included/Exclude

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Round-trip tourist transportation
Bilingual tour guide (Spanish & English)
Speedboat trip to Ballestas Islands
Entrance tickets to Ballestas Islands
Port boarding tax
Wine and pisco tasting
1-hour desert buggy ride
Basic sandboarding boards
Entrance to Huacachina Oasis
Basic first aid kit
Constant assistance throughout the tour

Any personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary

Tour Plan

Day 1: City tour Ica+ Museo

This full-day tour allows you to enjoy a day filled with adventure, culture, and fun.

Arrival in Paracas – Ballestas Islands Tour
Around 8:30 a.m., arrive at El Chaco port to begin the Ballestas Islands tour.
Board a modern boat (speedboat or yacht) to visit the islands.
See the famous Candelabra, a giant geoglyph on the dunes facing the Pacific Ocean.
Observe the abundant marine wildlife: sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and guanay cormorants, as well as other seabirds in their natural habitat.
Visit La Maternidad Beach, where sea lions are born.
Visit Paracas
Enjoy free time at Paracas Bay (Malecon de Paracas) to take photos or purchase local products like pisco and chocotejas.
Then depart for Ica Vineyard Tour in Ica
Around 12:00 p.m., arrive at a renowned vineyard in Ica, such as Nietto or Catador (depending on availability).
Learn the wine and pisco production process, including distillation techniques.
Participate in a wine and pisco tasting and enjoy live Afro-Peruvian dance performances.
Lunch in Ica
Around 1:00 p.m., enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
Visit Huacachina Lagoon Around 3:00 p.m., arrive at Huacachina Lagoon, also called the Oasis of the Americas, located in the Ica Desert. Explore the lagoon surrounded by palm trees and hear local legends shared by your guide.
Adventure Activities: Buggy and Sandboarding Enjoy an adrenaline-filled buggy ride in the desert (sand cars or “tubulares”). Try sandboarding down the dunes. Take plenty of photos to capture the spectacular desert landscape.
Return to Lima Around 10:30 p.m., arrive back in Lima at the original pickup location, completing the full-day tour.

Pickup Locations & Times

4:30 AM: Corner of Av. José Pardo & Av. Arequipa – Falabella, Miraflores (10-minute tolerance)
4:40 AM: Larcomar, in front of Marriott Hotel, Miraflores (10-minute tolerance)