This trip exceeded all of my expectations!! I came to Lima specifically to do this, a did the trip solo and it was amazing the whole group got on really well and we all had a great experience. paracas is beautiful, we saw lots of wildlife. The pisco tasting was brilliant and then dune buggy and sandboarding was incredible. It’s so much fun, it’s such good value for money and very very well organised! Definitely book this trip even if you are solo!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Hotel pickup in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco and drop off on your return – no taxis, no hassle
- FREE COCKTAIL voucher for SAHA, Lima
- Seat selection included on our luxury Peru Hop coach
- Friendly bilingual hosts to assist and advise, from Lima to the dunes and back
- Stay connected with FREE high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink
- 2-hour speedboat tour to the Ballestas Islands, Peru's "Mini-Galápagos" – sea lions and penguins
- PREMIUM SUNSET PICNIC on the Huacachina dunes, after your dune buggy and sandboarding session
- ALL-INCLUSIVE – lunch, pisco tasting, dune buggy, sandboarding and every entrance fee already paid
- Pisco vineyard visit with a guided tasting of Peru's national spirit and lunch included
Excludes
- Tips (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative. -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 4:50 am and 5:00 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:00 am and 5:40 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 5:45 am and 6:00 am
Itinerary
Get ready bright and early with a pickup from your hotel in San Isidro, Miraflores or Barranco between 4:50 and 6:00 AM. Settle into your reserved seat on our luxury Peru Hop coach, with free Starlink Wi-Fi for the scenic drive south along Peru's coastline.
Board a fast speedboat and cruise out into the Pacific to the Ballestas Islands, known as Peru's "Mini-Galápagos". On the way you'll pass the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph carved into the coastal hills, then get up close to sea lions, Humboldt penguins and pelicans. Entrance fees are included.
Head inland to Culturpisco, a traditional pisco vineyard in the Ica valley, for a guided tasting of Peru’s national spirit, followed by your included lunch.
Arrive in Huacachina, the desert oasis surrounded by some of the tallest dunes in South America. Ride the dunes by buggy and try sandboarding, then settle in for your premium picnic as the sun sets over the desert. Entrance fees are included.
Relax on the ride back to Lima with onboard Wi-Fi, perfect for sharing your photos from the day, before drop-off at your hotel. Don't forget your free cocktail voucher for SAHA, Lima.
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Reviews
The entire tour was amazing from start to finish. They are punctual, and our guide Juancho was flawless—an excellent guide who took great care of the entire group. High-quality transportation, and it is an unforgettable experience, even better than in the photos!
It was worth the price and overall good experience.
Great time! Saw penguins and lots of sea lions, the winery was fun, dune buggies were crazy, and the dunes around Huacachina were beautiful! Our guide Diego was excellent! Highly professional, funny, and good at keeping the group organized.
Excellent day out with a fantastic guide
Ok,, this was a very full day, lots of travel time, but 1000% worth it. The activities were well planned, nothing felt rushed. The communication leading up to and during the tour was top notch. Daniela was a wonderful guide, Even with a big group, she was very connected. The bus was good, a/c, wifi, restroom all appreciated. The boat, and the dune buggy were definite highlights. If you want to make the most of your time in Peru, this is a great option.
This experience was nothing short of THRILLING! I had the best time and tbh it was worth every dollar. We landed in Lima 11pm (Oxt 2026) and by the next morning we were up at 4:30am to catch the 5am bus. In lima for just 3 days so I had to do this tour!! The pick up spot was a 1 minute walk from our BNB. The bus was super convenient and homely because of the strong WiFi, Air conditioning, comfy seats and spacious. It was a full bus of people…. Maybe 30 -40 people? Juancho, our tour guide / staff, made the trip worth our while. He was super friendly, accommodating, clear, bilingual and welcoming. The best part of the tour was going on the Dune Buggies and seeing the breathtaking Huacuchina Oasis. I am still in awe at the views. Core memories!!!! The worst part of the tour was the smell of the sea lions in Paracas. YUCK!! The food was good, not amazing but good! And the prices were honestly affordable.
The tour was amazing and it was getting better on every step. Our guide Katherine was very explanatory, fun and always responsible. I recommend it to everyone and have in mind that the photos and descriptions can't really prepare you for it.
Thank you so much for this experience !!! I would recommend it 100%. 1 day is perfect just as our amazing guide Juan Cho and driver Jesus.
It was really nice. Had enough time to see the places where we have been. Daniela have been a great guide who had many information about the places we have been going to. Really organized great value for the money. Definitely recommend.
Amazing day out, itinerary is very well planned out, well worth the money! Guide Juancho made the whole experience top notch! The sand boarding in the sand dunes was a top highlight
Excelente la mejor guía Catherine
Everything on the tour ran very smoothly and timely. We really enjoyed every aspect of the tour. Our guide Franklin was knowledgeable and organized. It’s a long day but well worth it! A great value for the price.
Franklin our tour guide was amazing. Would recommend this tour to anyone going to Peru
Great service from Franklin and awesome experiences!
I had Miguel as my tour guide going from Arequipa to Cusco and he was brilliant! He gave us so many local tips like how to deal with the altitude, where to get the best alpaca jumpers from and how much to pay for them, the best cafes around and even told us about a promotion in a nearby spa. Would highly recommend Peru hop! Each of the guides I have had have been incredible and so caring and knowledgeable!!
Diego was a very clear and helpful host for our trip. We had surprise help from Ana for the sunset toast and it was a beautiful and fun day!
We took a tour/excursion to Hucacachina with Nilo the guide/ manager (every time we saw another Peru Hop guide he works say "I'm their manager). On the bus ride my sister asked a question and Nilo replied "you should listen when I talk".... very rude and disrespectful to a guest. At the Pisco Sour tour/ tasting Nilo had his trainees pour him 2 shots for every shot the guests got and bragged how he likes to drink and get drunk. When on the bus getting ready to leave Nilo didn't do a head count and almost left 1 guest behind. When we arrived to Hucacachina and outside the restaurant Nilo said "we are leaving at 4:05 and off your not here, I'm leaving without you (going on the dune buggies and sand surfing)... he again didn't do a head count so someone couple have potentially left behind. After we finished sand surfing and they took us to see the sunset and take pictures, On the way back down to the base where we started, our buggy broke down and had to wait for a ride. When we got back to the starting point, it was completely dark and 10 of us were left to find our way back to the restaurant in thy dark on our own. Once at the restaurant, we were the last to pick up our food, once we went outside to meet everyone they were all gone and we couldn't find our way back to the bus. The restaurant staff were shocked that Nilo left without or us and stated calling for someone to come back for us. When Nilo finally came back he walked right past us and didn't even recognize us and his eyes were glossy and he appeared drunk. Nilo doesn't even say sorry or even talk to us but sang and whistled to himself on the way back to the bus. Peru Hop initially relied to my complaints by saying that they spoke with Nilo and his recollection of events were different than mine. They took the work of sometime who was drunk instead of a guest that was sober....i don't drink and my recollection is completely accurate. I hope you use this info and choose another tour operator that values guests and their experiences.
David was amazing guide! Recommend for everyone
Peru Hop had very easy booking online. Our guide, Ana, was very organized, communicated clearly - we understood her in English, and had a cheerful and fun attitude the whole day! The pick up was convenient, all the logistics were smooth, meals were simple yet delicious, the horse and old cowboy at winery were charming, the boat ride to see nature was filled with sightings, the sand dunes were awesome and the buggy rides and sand slides were thrilling!
Ana was absolutely amazing! She communicated with the group very efficiently! Learned a lot about the city of Ica, she was very informative! 11/10
This was our first day ever in Peru and I can’t recommend doing this tour enough. Our guide Ana was amazing, she really took her time with our group and did a great job keeping up with the time line as well as keeping our large group organized and guided. Between seeing the water and the sea lions in Paraca’s and riding the sand buggy in the desert, it was such an experience. We also had a delicious lunch at a vineyard in between. The drive was seamless, however, I suggest bringing a neck pillow as well as something like a book to occupy your time during the long ride times. I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Peru, especially for the first time. Great job again Ana!!
What an amazing experience. The tour was well organized, punctual & well worth the price. Ana, our guide for the all day tour was phenomenal and kept everything running smoothly. We were amazed how many amazing things we got done in just one day. We only had 2 days and Lima and this was well worth 50% of our time here and would highly recommend it.
Anna was great. It was a fun experience
This tour was amazing! The organization is impeccable, and the way the guides go above and beyond makes me want to find more tours with them. Franklin was the best, and his communication skills were outstanding. It’s a long driving day but it’s so worth it. The bus is comfy and the seats are good size and can recline. Huacachina was my favorite with the Buggies and the sandboarding, what a fun time. You do end up with sand everywhere, haha. The boat tour in Paracas was lovely too and we got to see tons of sea lions, pelicans, crabs, a few penguins and all sorts of birds. The lunch and pisco tasting in Ica was great too, very yummy. Overall, 10/10. Thanks to Franklin and our driver for making us feel safe and taken care of!
The entire tour was fantastic. Franklin, our tour guide was amazing. He was very welcoming, attentive, punctual and made sure everything was running smoothly. It was such a beautiful experience.
We had a great experience, so much fun! very well organized and we accomplished a lot in one day. Our guide Franklin was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable.
Franklin was an amazing & the tour was worthwhile! Fun and meaningful experiences.
Julio Cesar a nice gay, I have a great journey!
What an incredible experience! This day tour exceeded all expectations. Everything was perfectly organized, enjoyable, and memorable from beginning to end. The visit to Paracas, Pisco tasting and Huacachina was all wonderfully organised. A special shout-out to our amazing guide, ANA, who made the entire experience absolutely unforgettable! She was friendly, knowledgeable, passionate, and so welcoming. Her enthusiasm and genuine care made the tour extra special, and she brought every place we visited to life with her stories, insights, and wonderful personality. Ana went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a fantastic time, and her positive energy made the whole day even more enjoyable. You can really tell that she loves what she does, and it makes all the difference! I would recommend this tour to anyone without hesitation. If you have the opportunity to take this tour with Ana, don't miss it! An outstanding experience, a fantastic guide, and memories that will last a lifetime. Five stars all the way! Thank you, Ana, for such a wonderful day! 🌟❤️
Franklin was amazing!!! Such a nice man, super kind and also helpful and well organised. He cares å lot about his job and looks after his guests.
Brenda is an excellent hist - passionate about Peruvian history, culture, food. She has. Way if King everyone feel comfortable, listens and responds with cate, and genuinely cares for and lives her job. Thanks Brenda, for making our journey with PeruHop a memorable one, and we wish you all the success and growth in your career! Muchas gracias!!!
We took the Peru Hop bus from Cusco to Lima, with stops in Puno, Arequipa, Huacachina, and Paracas. It was an amazing trip! Our host Brenda was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable — always polite, friendly, and warm. She was constantly ready with great suggestions and support. Thank you, Brenda, for making this such a memorable experience!
Pablo and Bart were amazing. A truly unforgettable experience in Huacachina!
We had a fantastic experience with Peru Hop. Our guide Daniela was excellent—friendly, knowledgeable, and very helpful throughout the day. She made the tour enjoyable and kept everything well organized. Our driver Michael was also excellent. He drove safely and professionally, making the journey comfortable from start to finish. Overall, a very well-organized tour with a great team. Daniela and Michael made the experience even better. I would definitely recommend Peru Hop to anyone visiting Peru! 🇵🇪
I had such an amazing experience! The day was full of beautiful moments. Daniela was such an amazing guide, making sure that everything went smoothly and bringing such positive energy. And Santiago was a wonderful driver. I went solo but met so many amazing people, so happy with the experience!
We had Dani and Santiago as driver and it was lovely. Great guide, enthusiastic and fun. Dune buggies are a highlight!
everything was amazing, our guide Franklin is the best!!
Our guide Anayely was very kind and always helped us. Shes is nice a relayable, thank you Ana!
David from Peru Hop did a really amazing job! Er war sehr freundlich und unterhaltsam. Really impressiv!
David got the job done for sure
Marjorie and driver George were amazing… Always smiling and helpful Inreally enjoyed the program and returning home with very good memories
Great! Experience. Would recommend them to everyone.
Peru Hop is a great way to see a lot of what this country has to offer. There was an issue with one of family members not able to join us on the dune buggy tour due to physical demands that was not illustrated clearly before we signed up. The tour guides, Neil and Luis, were fantastic and accommodating.
Unfortunately, this was one of the worst-managed tours I’ve joined, mainly because of our Peru Hop guide, Lorenzo. There was basically no guiding: no information about the places, history or nature, and very poor communication about what would happen next or what we needed to bring. Lorenzo relied on generic WhatsApp messages/videos and often seemed irritated by questions, giving short, rude or commanding answers. The biggest concern was safety. During sandboarding, a woman with asthma said she felt unwell and did not want to continue. Lorenzo still pushed her to do “one more,” then refused to help carry her board and went sandboarding himself. My husband had to help her. Before, our boat from the Ballestas Islands ran out of fuel at sea and we were stranded for around 10 minutes. The pisco tasting was also disappointing: despite the description, we learned nothing about how pisco is made and went straight to tasting.
My friends and I had an amazing time with our tour. Our guide Pablo was very nice, supportive, helpful and a ball of fun! Each attractions we took part in was so informative and the views were breathtaking. I especially loved visiting Nietto Pisco where we learned about the history of pisco and even did taste testing. My only drawback would be that due to the strikes that occurred, we weren’t able to do the sand boarding and riding the dune buggy. That was a huge disappointment because we were most looking forward to that. Nonetheless, we had a great time and I will never forget the experience!
Pablo was great and I had a great time
We had an amazing day and a really great experience! A big thank you to Pablo, our guide, for all his explanations throughout the day. Everything was very interesting and informative. And a huge thank you to Daniel, our driver, for the 8 hours on the road and for getting us around safely! A wonderful experience overall. Thank you to the whole team! The French Team
David and Julio were great tour guides and made sure the experience was fun for everyone
Anna was so amazing with being our tour guide, she took her time to explain everything in detail.
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