It was great to learn abou the country, the culture, to see the animals e and various activities during the day.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
- Free Time to explore Huacachina Desert Oasis
- The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- Extended vineyard visit with guided wine and pisco tasting (exclusive to Peru Hop)
- 2-Hour Sandboarding, Dune Buggy and Sunset tour
- All Taxes & Fees – no hidden charges
- Huge Luxury Peru Hop Bus with onboard Restroom (DOUBLE the size of all other tour companies)
- Friendly onboard Bilingual host to assist and advise
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- Stay connected with free high-speed Wi-Fi powered by Starlink, available on every Peru Hop bus
- Safety helmets for dune buggy and First aid kit (Only company to provide them)
Excludes
- Food and drinks
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
We will pick you up from your chosen accommodation, or if you are staying in an Airbnb, you can meet us at a hotel close to your apartment or choose our central meeting point. Board your Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi and settle into luxury semi-bed seats for a comfortable journey to Paracas.
You will arrive in Paracas around 9:30 am, where you will have time to get some quick snacks before going to the port to board the boat for the tour to the Ballestas Islands.
Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. – Paracas
You will depart from Paracas to a traditional Pisco vineyard, where you will learn how Peruvian pisco is produced and taste the different varieties made on-site. You will also have free time here to enjoy lunch (not included). After your visit, reboard your Peru Hop bus to Huacachina.
An exclusive 2 hour tour (most companies only offer 1 hour) where you can ride up the huge sand dunes on an amazing Dune Buggy, and then sandboard down! We recommend lying face down on the board as its easier and much more fun! This will be an incredible experience and a lot of people say that this is their favorite thing to do in Peru after Machu Picchu!
Once your dune buggy adventure is finished, you have time to grab some dinner before heading back to Lima. Settle in aboard your comfortable Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi, luxury semi-bed reclining seats, and an onboard restroom (we’re the only tour company with restrooms on board). We’ll put on classic movies like Mrs. Doubtfire. You will arrive back to Lima around 11:30 pm and we will drop you off at your accommodation.
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Reviews
It was perfect, 10/10. The guider has passion for his country and that's what make it special.
Jauncho made the day so much fun! We had a very rough start to our trip but this experience made it worth it!! It was a long day but it was so much fun. Highly recommend!
Our experience was awesome! We had Juancho as our guide and he was great, very upbeat and positive! This experience was packed full of cool experiences, would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to go to Peru.
Many trips and activities are over hyped online. This is NOT one of them. First, our guide Juancho was perfect, super knowledgeable, pleasant, energetic and funny. The boat tour was amazing - we saw so many animals, including 2 whales, and our guide was great! Huacachina was great and super fun, exceeded our already high expectations. The lunch and pisco spur tasting were okay, the food was not great but also not terrible and a lunch stop was definitely needed. I would 1000% do this again in a heartbeat, and wholeheartedly recommend doing this with Peru Hop
Juancho made the whole experience a blast! He was so dedicated to making sure everyone had a great day, and was very enthusiastic about Perú. He really helped my love for this country grow. I would recommend this trip with Juancho to everyone I know, and I hope to come back and do it again!!
It was a great time, I booked the trip day before without any expectations but…. This trip is worth every penny especially with Daniela Everything was so organized and on time but also without rush we could do a lot of pictures of everything what we wanted and no one rushed us. Additionally we saw a whale 🐋 during this trip which we didn’t even imagine
Had a good time! Pablo and the bus driver were amazing. I went with family and although I am pregnant it was still fun to do! Great experience and Pablo helped with explaining everything. From the ocean to seeing sea lions, and clear water, to the vine yard and amazing delicious food, to the sand dunes. What a great way to experience Peru if you never gone or want to explore Peru more.
We had an amazing time! Pablo Huaroc was the absolute best guide. He was so friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience even more memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend! 10/10! ⭐️
Outstanding experience that truly topped of my Peru vacation! Our guide (Juancalo) was awesome, very organized and sooooo much fun.
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Pablo! And his driver velio! He was incredibly thorough, organized, and professional from start to finish. He made sure everything was well planned and explained, and what stood out most was how much he genuinely cared about our safety and well-being throughout the entire experience. He was attentive to every detail, made sure we were comfortable, and went above and beyond to make the day enjoyable and stress-free. It’s clear that Pablo takes great pride in his work and truly cares about the people he looks after. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. If you’re lucky enough to have Pablo, you’re in excellent hands! Highly recommend him!
Pablo and Virgilio were great! We had a wonderful time, thank you for the tour 🙏🏽
Pablo was great! Great value for your money
Pablo was great. Very helpful and informative. Ask for Pablo, you’ll have a great time !!!
Pablo was so friendly and had great energy all day! Such a great tour, I’ll never forget the memories we made. HIGHLY recommend booking this tour!
Our day was amazing! A super packed day with many different experiences. Our guide Pablo was phenomenal—personable, knowledgeable, and friendly. We had a great time.
Pablo and Virgilio were fantastic. Pablo made sure the schedule run smoothly. He kept us informed throughout the day. The activities are very well coordinated. Definitely an excellent tour.
Juancho was our tour guide and did a phenomenal tour! He has so much passion for his country and it really shows in his work. 10/10 would recommend
Amazing trip. Very well planned
Pablo and Virgilio gave us such a great experience. From the ocean to the sand dunes we had such a great time! The pisco sours at the winery got me litty, the food had me indulged, the company was even better.
Was really fun, the host Dani was really helpful and informative
Amazing day super well organized. Loved the nature, the animals in Paracas and this increadiblre experience in huacachina with buggy in the desert, surf on the sand and amazing sunset.
Daniela was amazing, so structured and nice! No complaints!
Ana was amazing. Very knowledgeable, friendly and made the trip special.
I had a great time !! Our host Dany was exceptional. The best excursion in Peru. Recommended and will definitely be back
From start to finish the tour was seamlessly run - we were received whatsapp messages personalised with our pickup location, time and what to bring, and the morning of the tour received a live location of where the shuttle was complete with driver names, photos and number plates. Our guide Juancho was simply excellent, keeping us informed and engaged in multiple languages from 5am all the way to midnight. The tour managed to cover 3 main attractions from Lima in the span of one day is an amazing feat in itself, and the highlight was definitely seeing the sunset in the sand dunes and sandboarding down the steepest dunes in the world. Highly recommended!
We had an epic daytrip out of Lima, learning about the marine life on the islands near Paracas (and their challenges under climate change), tasting pisco and exploring the Huacachina sand dunes by buggy and sand board. Our guide, Juancho was very personable yet professional, and did a great job at getting us ready for each adventure. Hope to do another trip like this again someday.
we had a great experience on this tour! the guide was very nice and knowledgeable and kept things moving on time all day! definitely would do it again if back in Peru
Juancho made our day so smooth and full of fun! We had a great time with all our excursions. I would definitely recommend this tour.
The tour was very well organized. Buses were very comfortable and made the long journey a breeze. Marjorie was our tour guide and did a terrific job at explaining the itinerary and teaching us about the landmarks. Santiago, our bus driver, was very welcoming and kept us safe the whole journey. Nilton was our dune buggy driver and he made sure we had an adrenaline filled experience while keeping us safe. The experience as a whole was amazing. I’d definitely book with them again. Book with them and get Marjorie as your tour guide if possible - trust me!
Everything was very well planned out. From the pick up/meeting spot, to the timing of each activity, meals, exploring time, etc. was communicated in a thorough manner. Marjorie was a wonderful tour guide. She communicated so well and enthusiastically while giving instructions and fun facts about each destination we visited. Our driver, Santiago, was great as well - patient and friendly. Our favorite activity was the dune buggy riding. Nilton was our driver and he made sure we had lots of fun while staying safe. Absolutely recommend booking with Marjorie and this team if possible.
Awesome day! Great to fit so much into one day to maximize experience as my schedule was limited. Fantastic service by our amazing tour guide Marjorie and driver Santiago! Thank you
Greatest experience ever! The driver Santiago was very cautious on the road. Our guide Mar was really fun and made our whole trip amazing. Fully recomended if you want to have fun while connecting with nature!!
Our day trip was amazing! Our guide Marjorie was so charismatic and did an excellent job translating between two languages. You can feel the passion and energy from her! Although the trip was ALL day, the drive in between the stops did not feel long as our driver, Santiago also did an excellent job driving smoothly and safely! The boat ride was good as we were lucky enough to see penguins, sea lions, and dolphins! Bringing a waterproof jacket is a must depending on where you sit on the boat as there’s water splashing from the waves! Ending the day with sand boarding and dune buggies was exhilarating and the highlight of the day! Would recommend this day trip to others!
Our experience was one in a million. Tour guide Marjorie was exceptional. From being on time to giving knowledge and making us feel welcomed. We were on time for every activity without rush thanks to Santiago. Very pleasant man. Thank you so much for an amazing experience
Mar was Amazing and diligent, and also the bus driver mr.santiago .
The tour was very fun! Our tour guide Marjorie and driver Santiago made our day very enjoyable and comfortable.
Overall, this was such a fun experience, and I'm really glad I did it! However, knowing what I know now, I probably would have skipped Paracas and spent more time in Huacachina. If you enjoy seeing wildlife, including sea lions, different species of birds, and possibly a few penguins, Paracas is worth visiting. Just be prepared for the occasional smell of guano from the islands! Huacachina, on the other hand, was incredible! The dune buggy ride was such a thrill, racing up and down the massive sand dunes. I only wish I'd filmed that part! I was initially apprehensive about sandboarding, but the instructions were thoroughly explained before each run, and I felt safe throughout the experience. We were able to sandboard down three dunes, and it was AMAZING! They also film you sandboarding, which is a wonderful bonus because it all goes by so quickly. It's a very long day, which is another reason I'd consider visiting Huacachina on its own next time. I'd absolutely go sandboarding again and would love to try paragliding over the dunes! As for the tour itself, everything was very well organized. The bus was comfortable, with reclining seats and excellent AC. Instructions and meeting points were clearly communicated, and our guide Juancho was fantastic! He was professional, friendly, enthusiastic, and somehow managed to keep the energy up throughout the entire day. I definitely recommend the experience, especially for the dune buggy ride and sandboarding. If you're short on time or primarily interested in adventure, I'd consider a Huacachina-focused tour instead!
Overall, this was such a fun experience, and I'm really glad I did it! However, knowing what I know now, I probably would have skipped Paracas and spent more time in Huacachina (just a personal preference based on the amount of time I had). If you enjoy an easy going boat ride, seeing sea lions, different species of birds, and possibly a few penguins, Paracas is worth visiting! I had a good time but the occasional smell of guano from the islands was a bit much for me. Huacachina, on the other hand, was incredible! The dune buggy ride was such a thrill, racing up and down the massive sand dunes. I only wish I'd filmed that part! I was initially apprehensive about sandboarding, but the instructions were thoroughly explained before each run, and I felt safe throughout the experience. We were able to sandboard down three dunes, and it was AMAZING! They also film you sandboarding, which is a wonderful bonus because it all goes by so quickly. It's a very long day, which is another reason I'd consider visiting Huacachina on its own next time. I'd absolutely go sandboarding again and would love to try paragliding over the dunes! As for the tour itself, everything was very well organized. The bus was comfortable, with reclining seats, bathroom, and excellent AC. Instructions and meeting points were clearly communicated, and our guide Juancho was fantastic! He was professional, friendly, enthusiastic, and kept the energy up throughout the entire day. I highly recommend requesting him if possible! Overall, I definitely recommend the experience, especially for the dune buggy ride and sandboarding. If you're short on time or primarily interested in adventure, I'd consider a Huacachina-focused tour instead!
It was soooo much fun. Loved it. Make sure to wear closed shoes. Pictures come out beautiful especially during the sunset.
What an amazing experience. Ana, our guide was so wonderful, sweet, professional and well organized. I highly recommend this tour!
Excellent full day of entertaining and adrenaline fun. Our guide Juancho was exceptional and he kept us informed at all times and answered any questions we had. Pick up from hotel direct to The sand dunes were spectacular and the view for the sunset was amazing !!!! Def recommend this guide and this tour group. An unforgettable experience from start to finish – an absolute must-do for anyone visiting Huacachina !!! Highly recommend !!!
It was great all around. On the boat was cool at the front. Just that we were sitting in the sun. Haacuchina was great going up and down the sand dunes and the sunset
It was so great, although in some times we did maybe make the guide angry he was so nice with us and comprehensive, his name is Juancho, and the driver also was kind and professional, Jorge.
Man, that was amazing!! There's pick-up points in all around a lot of places. And Juancho was incredible as a guide: he listens, remember everything and it's one of the funniest guys I've ever met. He was right with Jorge, it's a real professional driver, all was good.
Really great experience with Juancho, he was so lovely, informative, professional, and kept safety a priority for all the guests. Would definitely recommend booking with PeruHop!
We had an amazing day exploring Paracas! Everything was well organized, and we got to enjoy so many wonderful experiences, especially the sandboarding and dune buggy rides. Sandboarding was so much fun and definitely one of the highlights of the day! The scenery was beautiful, and the whole experience was unforgettable. A special thank you to our tour guide for his hard work, patience, and attentiveness throughout the day. He made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Paracas!
Juancho was amazing! He made our experience truly memorable and enjoyable. Our favorite part of the trip was definitely the sand buggy adventure! It was so much fun and exciting. Thank you, Juancho, for being such a great guide and making our trip unforgettable. Highly recommended! 😊
We had a great day on this day trip from Lima. It was a long day, but the bus was comfortable and we were well looked after. Our guide Juancho was very in control of the group, very energetic and clear, and also safety conscious. The sand body boarding was a lot of fun, and Juancho made it feel accessible to all and not scary. Watching the sunset over the dunes in Huacachina was also a special experience, in between the exhilarating dune buggy rides with the expert drivers. My only area for improvement is the comms and logistics in the run up (it would be helpful to receive one message with all the need-to-know information, including what to bring, wear, and pack) and the pickup in the morning (you may get picked up in a shuttle bus without warning before you are taken to the main coach). Overall, a great day out and something different and fun to experience.
AMAZNG Day! Our guide, Juancho was absolutely wonderful and kept our group laughing and going the entire day. He also shared a lot of Peruvian history on the bus ride. Everything was so well organized and I can’t think of how the day could have gone better. Would recommend!
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