The Ballestas Islands are a small group of rocky islands that are home to thousands of birds and mammals including penguins, sea lions, Inca terns, pelicans and dolphins. They are located in the Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of Paracas. Paracas is a small fishing town in the Pisco Province of the Ica Region. Upon arrival, observe native marine species such as birds, penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. Your expert guide will provide information about the animals' behavior and environment while capturing the scenery on camera.
Huacachina is a remote oasis in the Ica desert and home to the largest dunes in South America. Tour the dunes by buggy and try sandboarding. With your powerful buggy to help you reach the top of the dunes, you will save energy for sandboarding. Depart Huacachina and return comfortably to your accommodation in Lima.
. A very nice experience, the transportation was punctual and very comfortable, and the guides were very informative and pleasant. The only thing I didn't like was the food at the Netto restaurant; in my opinion, it was very expensive and tasteless, very plain. I had very high expectations for the food, but it wasn't like that. Everything else was very exciting and enjoyable.
Spectacular tour!! Mega amazing!!! We have a lot of fun!! From Paracas , Islas Ballestas until Huacachina desert!! We totally recommended!! Our tour guide Gabby and our driver did an spectacular job!! Very organized always keeping the group together! We love it!!!
Absolutely loved this tour! The boat ride to the Ballestas Islands was incredible, with so many birds and sea lions. Then Huacachina was a dream—dune buggy rides and sandboarding were thrilling! The guides were professional and fun. If you're in Lima, don't miss this trip!
This was one of the best experiences ever! From the moment we left Lima, everything was perfect. The Ballestas Islands had so much wildlife, and the scenery was breathtaking. The Huacachina oasis was surreal, and the dune buggy ride was insane! Sandboarding was super fun. Perfectly organized tour!
I was blown away by this tour! The Ballestas Islands were filled with marine life, and the boat ride was peaceful. Huacachina was even more incredible—racing up and down the dunes in a buggy was an adventure I’ll never forget. Sandboarding was a blast! 10/10 experience!
An unforgettable day trip! The coastal views on the way to Paracas were gorgeous, and the Ballestas Islands were a wildlife lover’s dream. Huacachina was like stepping into another world—the sand dunes were enormous! The buggy ride and sandboarding were pure fun. Highly recommended!
This tour gives you the best of both worlds! The boat ride to the Ballestas Islands was so peaceful, with stunning wildlife all around. The Huacachina desert was unreal—the sand dunes were massive, and the buggy ride was crazy fun! Sandboarding was the perfect way to end the day. Loved every second!
Such an amazing experience from start to finish! The drive along the coast was scenic, and the Ballestas Islands were mesmerizing. Watching sea lions lazing on the rocks was a highlight! Sandboarding in Huacachina was thrilling, and the buggy ride gave us an adrenaline rush. Can’t recommend this tour enough!
This tour had everything—ocean, wildlife, and thrilling desert adventure! The boat ride was peaceful, and seeing the sea lions and penguins was unforgettable. Then came the Huacachina oasis, where the buggy ride took our breath away. Sandboarding was challenging but fun! Definitely a top experience in Peru.
If you're visiting Lima, this is a must-do! The Paracas National Reserve is stunning, and the marine wildlife was incredible. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the experience even better. Sandboarding in Huacachina was an absolute thrill, and the dune buggy ride was pure excitement. A fantastic adventure!
From start to finish, this tour exceeded expectations! The scenic drive to Paracas was beautiful, and the boat ride to the Ballestas Islands was magical. Seeing penguins and sea lions up close was a treat! The Huacachina desert was breathtaking, and sandboarding was an adrenaline rush. Everything was well-organized—100% worth it!
This full-day tour was the highlight of our Peru trip! The views along the coast were stunning, and the boat ride to Ballestas Islands was a dream—so many sea lions, penguins, and birds! Huacachina was a thrill with high-speed dune buggy rides and sandboarding. Our guide was fantastic, ensuring we had the best experience. Highly recommended!
The tour operator who contracted through Viator actually booked this tour through another 3rd party whom he isn't familiar with. He was a middle man who was not good at coordinating. Here are the problems: 1. He asked us to meet at a meeting point the day before the tour when we spent extra $ to be picked up and dropped off at our hotel. When I told him that's not what we signed up for, he asked that I showed him the receipt!! It's on aviator's site. I did a screen shot of the booking details and sent him. I also called Viator to inform them about this last minute unexpected confusion. He then conceited and picked us up the next morning. 2. He forgot he needed to drop us off at the hotel. When we finished our tour, we waited for him to show up at the bus stop. It's 11:30PM and he never showed, though he agreed he'd come and pick us up. When he asked me about my experience the next day. I challenged him about not picking us up. He said he did his best and didn't even apologize. 3. The tour itself was fine. The boat tour to the island wasn't what's shown on the Viator website. The boat wasn't shaded with a roof. Totally open. The picture on the front page on Viator was misleading. The only con of the tour was that the driver played loud Hispanic music hours at a time as we ended up with a bus full of tourists from SA. Luckily, the tour guide's English was okay. She actually got us in a taxi after she realized we were stranded at the bus stop because our 'tour operator' didn't show up. The tour was overall fine. I'd pick this tour through another company. Make sure the tour operator is the company that operates the tour, not just a middleman. That shouldn't have happened. Viator should do a better job screening the tour operators.
The best trip ever! Everything is so organized and planned thoroughly! We appreciate this agency’s help! Would recommend to our friends and family!
I had the chance to get to know Ivan, the manager of this tour, directly and spend some time with him during this tour. It was a wonderful experience and I feel like I made a life long friendship. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The best tour leader ever you can find in Peru. :)
The excursion was very nice - we enjoyed the day very much. Unfortunately, we did not have a German-speaking tour guide as booked, and the tour bus was very far from being an "air-conditioned luxury coach." The price for the taxi was outrageous ($25 for approx. 5 min of travel time!) Unfortunately, the meeting point was not announced beforehand; on foot, it was 1 km!)
Very good full day experience. Starting at 4:30 am with hotel pickup and then visit paracas, crossbows and Ica Very comfortable transportation and place of lunch highly recommended as well as pisco tasting. 100% recommended the whole tour
It was fulfilled as agreed according to the tour, were punctual, very attentive and respectful, the tour very nice landscapes. Paracas, a magical destination on the southern coast of Peru, is a place that captivates all who visit. Its golden sandy beaches and crystal clear waters invite you to relax and enjoy the sun. But Paracas offers much more than beach: the Paracas National Reserve is home to an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, including pink flamingos and sea lions. The Ballesta Islands, known as the "Little Galapagos", are a sanctuary for seabirds and mammals. Another attraction is the mysterious Candelabra, a gigantic geoglyphic figure carved from the sand. Paracas is also a place with a fascinating history, with archaeological remains of the Paracas culture. Whether you want to enjoy nature, history or just relax, Paracas is a must-see destination in Peru.
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