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Full-Day Paracas and Ica Tour from Lima

Leave Lima before dawn and discover two unforgettable landscapes on Peru’s coast. Cruise by the Ballestas Islands for marine wildlife and Candelabro views, see panoramic areas of Paracas, and continue to Huacachina oasis for a dune buggy ride and introductory sandboarding.

General information

Duration: approximately 17 to 19 hours

Start: Lima, before dawn

Finish: Lima, at night

Difficulty: easy to moderate

Service: shared

Languages: English and Spanish

What to expect

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Lima – Paracas – Ica – Lima

Pre-dawn departure to Paracas and Ballestas Islands boat trip. Continue after a panoramic Paracas stop to Ica for a brief traditional winery visit and time in Huacachina with dune buggy and sandboarding. Night return to Lima.

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What you should know

Recommendations

  • ID or passport
  • Light windbreaker
  • Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Motion-sickness medicine if needed
  • Water and snacks

Boat and dune buggy

We do not recommend the dune buggy during pregnancy or with recent back or neck injuries. Report restrictions and always follow driver and guide instructions.

Operations and schedules

This is a long day with a very early departure. Boat and dune activities depend on safe operating conditions.

  • Ballestas may be suspended due to swell or port closure.

  • The order of Ica and Paracas may change for operations.

  • Dune buggies involve fast and sudden movements.

  • Return timing depends on traffic toward Lima.

Included

  • Round-trip tourist transport from Lima
  • Ballestas Islands boat trip
  • Panoramic Paracas visit
  • Brief traditional winery visit
  • Huacachina dune buggy ride
  • Introductory sandboarding and local assistance

Not included

  • Port fees when applicable
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Optional activities

Location

Ica, Peru

Questions about the full-day trip

Where does it start?

At an arranged meeting point in Lima before dawn.

Are meals included?

No; scheduled stops allow you to purchase food.

Can I skip sandboarding?

Yes, you can take only the dune buggy portion.

What time do we return?

Usually at night, subject to traffic and daily operations.

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Tianyu Duan

Rene is very passionate about the history of the places. He knows many histories of the places and the local culture.

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Maribel Salazar

Hi! I'm Maribel from Argentina. What can I say about our amazing experience in Cusco! It was incredible! I traveled there in October to celebrate my birthday. Words can't describe the wonderful experience we had! Thank you, Lost in Peru, for providing everything we agreed upon, and much more! A company to hire without hesitation! We paid for our tour, including accommodation, all covered by the company. Congratulations and may you continue to grow! I will definitely contact you again to plan my return trip to Peru! See you soon! Greetings from Argentina! Sending you kisses! Maria, Melissa, Ana, and Maribel

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Andrea Fernández

I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to have connected with such a wonderful company as Lost in Peru, with its amazing people. From the very first contact, over 3,000 km away, they arranged our entire stay, accommodations, transfers, guided tours, and much more, with remarkable kindness. And as if that weren't enough, they welcomed us and said goodbye with beautiful gifts. THANK YOU!! Highly recommended, without a doubt. Tupananchiskama

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Florencia Ferrari

Voy a recomendarlos siempre! Fue una experiencia maravillosa viajar a Perú con Lost in Perú. Estuvieron atentos todo momento, puntuales, en cada detalle y respondiendo todas las consultas...gracias por hacer de nuestro viaje, un viaje inolvidable...

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I highly recommend Lost in Peru!!! I want to thank everyone, especially Bertha and Alonso, for their attention during those 10 days of the tour!!! Also, thank you for the gift!!! I'm so happy to have visited Peru!!! Lost in Peru...thank you so much for everything!!! 🥰❤️🇦🇷

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