From Lima: Huacachina Oasis, Ballestas Island & Sand Dunes Adventure Day Trip

Overview

Enjoy an unforgettable day trip from Lima! Explore the rich marine life of Paracas and Ballestas Islands, then feel the adrenaline with dune buggy rides and sandboarding on the breathtaking dunes of Huacachina. Embark on a thrilling full-day adventure from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina, exploring Peru’s breathtaking coastal and desert landscapes. Your journey begins with a comfortable early morning bus ride to Paracas, a charming seaside town. There, you’ll board a boat for a 2-hour tour of the Ballestas Islands, often called a "mini Galapagos," where you'll witness sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a variety of bird species in their natural habitat. After some free time for lunch, the adventure continues to Huacachina, a stunning desert oasis surrounded by towering sand dunes, some of the highest in South America. Explore the area at your own pace before taking on an adrenaline-pumping dune buggy ride and sandboarding experience (optional for an extra fee), racing across the golden dunes as the sun sets. As the day winds down, relax on the return trip to Lima, arriving around 11:45 PM. This experience includes roundtrip transportation, a bilingual guide, and a boat tour, with optional activities available for those seeking even more adventure 📍 Starting Location: Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores 🚌 Bus to Paracas – 4 hours 🐧 Ballestas Islands Tour – 2 hours Explore the "mini Galapagos" Spot sea lions, penguins & seabirds 🥙 Paracas Free Time – 1.5 hours Enjoy lunch & explore the seaside town 🚌 Bus to Huacachina – 1 hour 🏜️ Huacachina Adventure – 1 hour (Extra fee $10 USD) Dune buggy ride & sandboarding at sunset 🌅 Huacachina Free Time – 1 hour Stroll around the oasis & take photos 🚌 Return to Lima – 4.5 hours 📍 Arrive Back: Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores (Approx. 11:45 PM)