01 DAY

ICA PARACAS FULL DAY

ICA - PARACAS - PERU DESTINATIONS

01 DAY Duration

01 – 20 PARTICIPANTS Group size

SHARED / PRIVATE Tipo de servicio

BUS - YACHT Transporte

406 masl / 1332 feet Maximum altitude

Lugares a visitar: PARACAS - BALLESTAS ISLANDS - ICA - HUACACHINA

Enjoy a day filled with nature and adventure with our Ica and Paracas Tour 1 Day. We will depart from Lima and head to Paracas to discover the Ballestas Islands, a destination known for its marine wildlife and coastal landscapes. During the yacht excursion, we will have the opportunity to observe species such as sea lions and penguins in their natural habitat.

We will then continue our journey to Ica, where we will take a guided tour of the city and visit some nearby vineyards. We will have free time for lunch and to enjoy the local cuisine before heading to the Huacachina Oasis, one of the most iconic destinations in the Peruvian desert.

In Huacachina, we will enjoy an adventure among the dunes, with activities such as sandboarding and dune buggy rides. Finally, we will begin our return journey to Lima, concluding an excursion that combines natural landscapes, culture, and fun in a single day.

Horario de partida: 05:00 AM

Dificultad: EASY

Horario de retorno: 22:00 PM

Ica and Paracas Tour 1 Day: Desert Adventure and Marine Wildlife

With our Ica and Paracas Tour 1 Day, we will discover some of the highlights of the Peruvian coast without needing to take a multi-day trip. The experience begins with a boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands and continues with a tour of Ica and its nearby vineyards.

The day concludes at the Huacachina Oasis, where we can enjoy the dunes and take part in adventure activities before returning to Lima. It is an excellent option for those who wish to discover different landscapes of Peru and make the most of their visit.

Tour Highlights

Excursion aboard a tourist yacht to the Ballestas Islands.
Observation of sea lions and penguins.
Guided tour of the city of Ica.
Visit to some nearby vineyards.
Free time for lunch.
Visit to the Huacachina Oasis.
Adventure on the dunes with sandboarding and dune buggy rides.
Return transfer to your hotel in Lima.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Lima – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Ica – Huacachina – Lima

We will travel from Lima to Paracas to explore the Ballestas Islands by yacht and observe the marine wildlife. We will then visit Ica and some nearby vineyards, with free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we will explore the Huacachina Oasis and enjoy activities on the dunes before returning to Lima.

Why Book with Us?

At Peru Top Experience, we aim to make every tour an opportunity to discover Peru’s attractions in an organized and enjoyable way. This tour brings together nature, culture, and adventure, allowing you to visit different places along the Peruvian coast in a single day.

Enjoy the Ballestas Islands, discover the landscapes of Ica, and experience the excitement of the Huacachina dunes with an experience designed to help you make the most of your time and create special memories of your trip.

05:00 – 07:30 Pick up from your hotel to join the group and start the experience towards Paracas, which is the first point of visit.
08:00 – 10:00 We board the tourist yacht to begin the visit to the Ballestas reserve where we will learn more about its fauna such as sea lions or penguins.
At the end of our transport awaits us to reach the city of Ica.
11:20 – 12:30 We start with a guided tour of the city and we will visit some nearby vineyards. We will have free time here to have a leisurely lunch, then we will arrive in our transport to the Huacachina Oasis.
14:20 – 16:30 We visit the beautiful Huacachina Oasis where we do activities such as sandboarding in the dunes and use the sand carts.
18:00 – 22:00 Travel back to Lima to your hotel.

Tourist transport: Lima – Paracas – Ica – Lima
Entrance ticket : Ballestas Islands – Huacachina – Vineyards
Tourist transport: motorized yacht
Professional tour guide
Activities: Sandboarding and sand carts.

Personal expenses and tips
Food not mentioned

At each stop point we will find spaces where you can eat with a wide variety to choose from. You should carry a small backpack as a precaution to bring snacks or water that you can buy on the way.

Identity document (ID or Passport).
Day pack and personal equipment:
Hat and sunglasses
Mosquito repellent
Light clothing during the day
Warm clothes for the night
Water in canteen
Cash for personal purchases
Photographic camera
Rain poncho (Recommended for rainy season).

What entrance tickets are the ones we will use during the experience ?

For this experience we will use the entrance tickets to the Ballestas reserve, a second one is also used in the place by right of Sernanp, finally in Ica we will use income to visit the vineyards and then one more for Huacachina, we take care of all these details no longer need to worry about it.

How should I pack my luggage ?

The weather on the coast is regularly warm, so light clothing is ideal for the experience, in addition to the fact that it will be during the day. For the night we recommend that you bring a jacket to keep us warm.

How many people participate in the service?

Regularly, in our experience, between 12 to 15 people participate, the group can naturally be smaller, however it is the average amount. We ensure that it is not so big with the intention that the experience is personalized.