OVERVIEW
Enjoy Paracas and Huacachina with the most complete and exclusive day Trip from Lima. Visit The Ballestas Islands and America’s oldest vineyard for lunch. Explore Huacachina Oasis and the dunes with our Buggy-Sandboarding Tour; finish the day with a Magical Sunset Picnic on the Desert. Travel comfortably on our luxury bus and enjoy an itinerary that combines nature, adventure, and unique landscapes.
DETAILED ITINERARY:
The Night Before the Tour Between 7:00 and 8:00 PM (Peruvian time)
We’ll add all participants to our WhatsApp group and share the exact pickup time based on your accommodation. On the day of the tour, your guide will send their real-time location.
04:30 AM – Pickup from Your Accommodation
We’ll pick you up from any hotel, hostel, Airbnb, or private home within these districts:
- 4:20 AM – San Isidro
- 4:30 AM – Miraflores
- 4:45 AM – Barranco
- 4:55 AM – Starbucks Barranco (Av. Pedro de Osma 102) – for those outside the pickup area
05:00 AM – Departure from Lima to Paracas
After pickup, you can optionally pre-order breakfast, relax, or sleep during the 3.5-hour ride to Paracas.
Our bus has comfortable reclining seats for your convenience.
08:30 AM – Arrival in Paracas
Enjoy breakfast, grab a coffee, or use the restrooms.
Meeting point: Fruzion Paracas
09:00 AM – 2-Hour Ballestas Islands Tour
Travel by a comfortable boat to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions and seabirds.
You’ll also see the famous Paracas Candelabra, a massive geoglyph carved into the coastal hillside.
11:10 AM – Drive to La Caravedo Vineyard
12:30 PM – Lunch & Pisco Tour at La Caravedo
Visit an exclusive vineyard—the oldest in the Americas—where the most famous Peruvian pisco, Pisco Portón, is produced.
Enjoy a delicious lunch and a guided pisco tour, both included in your package.
2:30 PM – Drive to Huacachina
3:10 PM – Explore Huacachina, the Oasis of the Americas
A stunning desert oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes.
Enjoy free time to explore, have a drink, or take amazing photos.
Meeting point: Wild Olive – right in front of the oasis.
You can also pre-order dinner for after the dune buggy tour.
3:55 PM – 2-Hour Buggy & Sandboarding Tour
Feel the adrenaline rush as you ride through the dunes on our thrilling 2-hour buggy tour.
This tour includes scenic stops for photos and sandboarding.
We provide handcrafted boards for riding down the dunes lying on your stomach—fun and beginner-friendly!
5:40 PM – Sunset Picnic
The best part of the day begins as the sun starts to set.
We’ll take you to our private and secret dune, where all our guests enjoy a special sunset picnic—a magical moment in the heart of the Peruvian desert.
We’re the only agency offering this exclusive experience.
6:30 PM – Departure from Huacachina to Lima
We return to Huacachina to pick up your pre-ordered dinner and begin our journey back to Lima.
11:00 PM – Drop-off at Your Accommodation in Lima
Once back in Lima, we’ll drop all guests off at the same location where we picked them up—your hotel or Starbucks Barranco if you were outside the pickup zone.
What’s included?
INCLUDED:
- Round-trip pickup from any type of accommodation (hotel, hostel, Airbnb, etc.) in Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro
- Luxury bus with USB ports, clean restroom, and air conditioning
- Certified tour guide on board
- 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, with all entrance fees included
- Visit to La Caravedo, the oldest vineyard in the Americas
- Guided vineyard tour at La Caravedo with pisco tasting
- Lunch included at La Caravedo vineyard, with vegan/vegetarian options available
- Peruvian Paso Horse show at La Caravedo
- 2-hour dune buggy and sandboarding tour
- Free time to enjoy the sunset deep in the desert
- Handcrafted sandboards for lying face down
- Picnic in the Huacachina desert
- All entrance fees and charges included
NOT INCLUDED:
- Breakfast and dinner not included (Lunch is included)
- Professional sandboard equipment for standing on the dunes: + $15 USD
- (Handcrafted sandboards for lying down are included)
- Alcoholic beverages after the pisco tasting
- Tips
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- All travelers will be added into a WhatsApp group between 19:00–20:00 hrs the evening before the tour.
- It’s mandatory to be ready and waiting at the main door of your accommodation 10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time.
- If you are not there, the tour guide will make a video and continue with the plan. No exceptions!!
- The success of this experience relies on teamwork – be on time for the activities throughout the day.
PASSPORT
- Please be advised that The Paracas Port may be closed due to weather conditions.
The decision is made by the Navy and applies to all tour operators and travel agencies.
If the Port is closed, don’t worry, we have a backup plan! We’ll visit Isla Blanca or the Paracas National Reserve. - Bring a jacket – it’s windy and the sea might splash.
- Children under 1 year old are not allowed to do the boat trip to Ballestas Islands.
- We all stop at the vineyard for lunch – it is included for everyone.
- We have vegan and vegetarian options available.
- The Pisco tasting is optional.
- Participants need to climb a small dune to reach the buggies.
- The Dune Buggy and Sandboarding Tour is considered an adrenaline/extreme experience.
You may feel like you’re riding a rollercoaster while racing through the dunes. - If you prefer a calm ride, you can book a private dune buggy at an additional cost — please let us know in advance.
- For kids (no under 1 year) and elders, a private buggy is recommended so the driver can adjust the speed accordingly.
- The sandboarding is done with artisanal sandboards, used for going down on your stomach.
- If you want to stand up, you can rent a professional sandboard for an extra $15 USD – tell your guide when leaving from Lima.
- We do not have control over Mother Nature.
- Most days in Huacachina are beautiful and sunny, but cloudy days without a visible sunset are possible.
- We promise to stay on the dunes until sunset time is over.
- This is a special experience offered by Lima Experience only.
- The picnic is made in the middle of the desert and applies for those who do the buggy tour first.
- The buggy tour is a shared service. If you want a private option, please let us know in advance.
- Participants will have time to buy snacks or small breakfast in Paracas.
- You can pre-order take-out dinner once you arrive in Huacachina and pick it up before heading back to Lima.
- Waterproof and Wind Jacket for Paracas early morning and huacachina after sunset. (Sometimes the boat tour has water splash)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable light Pants
- Sneakers or running shoes for Sandboarding – Not Sandals
- Hat
Safety
Our bus follows the guidelines of security every 6 months and stops twice a month for oil maintenance. This shows the strict compromise that we follow with our clients.
Insurance
No travel agency will mention this, in Peru all buses must have SOAT in order to operate. They all have SOAT, but we go one step higher, we have contracted ”all risk SOAT”, which means we are contracting a much better insurance to take care of our clients. We have also contracted: ”civil liability insurance” for extra care. Those claiming about safety will not offer such detailed insurances since they are not in control of this, again, third party operators.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
PRICING
The prices published on our website and other sales channels do not include the General Sales Tax (IGV). However, foreign tourists who provide their nationality and present their passport will be exempt from this tax, in accordance with current legislation.
PASSPORT
It is important to bring your original passport, as it is required for identification.
Reservations and Cancellations
Reservations may be canceled up to 24 hours before the scheduled date of the activity to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after this deadline will not be eligible for a refund. No exceptions.
Availability and Capacity
During certain times of the year, the number of visitors may increase, potentially affecting the overall experience of the activity. We recommend that customers book in advance to ensure availability.
Some holidays may involve the temporary closure of specific tourist sites or restricted access to certain areas. VACATIONS IN PERU is not responsible for itinerary changes caused by such events.
These holidays often have changes in tour schedules and durations: Easter, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Labor Day, July 28, Halloween, Christmas and New Year.
Participant’s Physical Condition
It is each individual’s responsibility to determine whether they are inadequate physical and health condition to participate in the booked activity. VACATIONS IN PERU is not liable for any health issues or pre-existing medical conditions that may affect participation in tours or activities.
Insurance
There is no travel insurance cover included in the price of a Travel Pass and VACATIONS IN PERU recommends that you obtain travel insurance to cover any sickness, injury, or loss that may occur while you are travelling with us.
Third Party Operations
We inform our tourist clients that the buggy rides in Huacachina are operated by third parties other than VACATIONS IN PERU. Therefore, we assume no responsibility for accidents, inconveniences, or any eventuality that may arise during these activities.
Modifications or Cancellations Due to Force Majeure
In the event of circumstances beyond our control, such as adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, social unrest, or other unforeseen events, VACATIONS IN PERU reserves the right to modify or cancel scheduled tours or activities. In such cases, customers will be informed as early as possible and offered alternatives or refunds as appropriate.
By booking with VACATIONS IN PERU, the customer fully accepts these terms and conditions
GROUP TOUR STANDARD
- SHARED SERVICE: 150 USD PER PERSON







