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PARACAS & HUACACHINA OASIS FULL DAY TOUR
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$109.00
Duration
1 day 1 hour
Max People
40
Min Age
10+
Tour Type
About This Tour
Discover the serene landscapes of the Peruvian countryside on a full-day tour from Lima. See Humboldt penguins and sea lions on the Ballestas Islands, visit a local winery, and slide down the dunes of Huacachina over the course of a day. If time permits, you can also stop in Chincha Alta for more countryside experiences. This small-group tour is a great way to enjoy local culture and beautiful nature.
What to Pack
- Original ID or passport.
- Water bottle.
- Light clothing.
- Windproof jacket for departure and return.
- Sunscreen.
- Cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Camera with extra battery.
What’s Included
- Pick up from your accommodation on the day of your service.
- Round trip tourist transportation.
- Visit to the Paracas beach.
- Guided excursion to the Ballestas Islands by boat.
- Tasting of Ica sweets and piscos.
- Visit to the Huacachina Oasis.
- Tubular and Sandboarding.
- Certified bilingual guide (English - Spanish).
- Constant assistance.
- Meals & drinks.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips (optional).
Tour Plan
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- Early pick up at 3:30 am, then we head to the south of Lima until Paracas, (travel duration approximately 05 hours).
- We will make a stop in Chilca to taste a delicious breakfast based on pork rinds and tamales (not included).
- 09:00 a.m. Arrival at Paracas, they will go to Puerto El Chaco accompanied by the tour guide, from that place they will depart in modern sliders where you can enjoy a wonderful tour of the Ballestas Islands, in addition to appreciating this wonder of nature together with the wild marine life in the area, such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, black or guanay cormorants, flamingos, arihuanas and various seabirds. They will also appreciate the Chandelier; the guide will narrate the different hypotheses about its formation (01:40 hrs. approximately). At the end of the excursion, there will be time to buy and have breakfast – juices, etc. Then the guide will take you to the famous stand called DulcerÃa Viviana located in the surroundings of the spa, where you will taste the traditional artisan chocoteja, as well as alfajores, jams, artisan cookies, stuffed mousse, etc.
- 11:00 am. Departure to the city of Ica.
- 12:00 pm. Arrival and excursion to the Oasis of La Huacachina, which is located just 5 km from the center of the city of Ica. In this beautiful lagoon, you can enjoy the tranquility of the place and walk around in search of good photos.
- Then the guide will give the instructions to get on the famous sand carts, where you will experience an unforgettable moment of adventure and full adrenaline, where you will pass at full speed through the Dunes, you will also be able to slide on tables known as Sandboarding.
- 2:30 p.m. The guide will take you to the ''Taster'' Restaurant, where the grape brandy, known worldwide as Pisco, is made. It is a Tourist Winery of Piscos and Wines Founded in 1856. Very old facilities that reflect the history of Pisco and the artisan tradition of making Pisco since the 16th century, guided by an experienced worker from the winery. After visiting the winery's facilities, visitors will be invited to taste and/or taste the main products produced at the winery: Wines, Piscos, Pisco Creams, Macerados, and Mistelas. Accompanied by dynamic phrases typical of the city of Ica.
- 4:30 p.m. Departure for Chincha.
- 5:30 p.m. Technical Stop in Chincha at La Bodega - Cluster of Grapes, where there will be another Wine and Pisco tasting, together with a live show of folkloric music or dance to the sound of the Cajón, dance contest.
- 18:00 p.m. Departure to the city of Lima.
- 21:00 p.m. Arrival at the starting point
Note. The Museum of the Central Reserve Bank is closed to the public on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays all day.
Maximum Altitude:Â 406 masl (1,330 feet).
Minimum Altitude:Â 15 masl (49 feet).
Difficulty degree:Â Low.
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Personally, I prefer tours that are more fast-paced and cover a wider range of activities. This tour\’s focus on cultural immersion is great, but I\’d like a bit more variety.