South Coast · Full Day

Paracas, Ica & Huacachina Full Day — 1 day (16 to 18 hours)

Ballestas Islands in Paracas, a winery in Ica, and the Huacachina oasis — nature and desert adventure in a single day.

Duration1 day (16–18 h)
DifficultyModerate
DestinationsParacas · Ica
Guide LanguageEN · ES
About the experience

Ocean, vineyards, and dunes of the south coast in one day.

A full-day tour combining the marine biodiversity of Paracas, the winemaking tradition of Ica, and the desert adventure of Huacachina — without the Nazca overflight.

The boat ride to the Ballestas Islands reveals sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and the famous El Candelabro geoglyph. In Ica, an artisanal winery welcomes the group to explore the production process and taste pisco and wines.

The day ends at the Huacachina oasis, with dune buggies and sandboarding on the dunes — before returning to Lima.

Trip highlights

What makes this itinerary unique.

Ballestas Islands: sea lions, penguins, and the El Candelabro geoglyph.

Artisanal winery in Ica with pisco and wine tasting.

Dune buggy and sandboarding on the Huacachina dunes.

A natural oasis in the middle of the Peruvian desert.

Bilingual guide throughout the entire journey.

Detailed itinerary

Day by day.

Early morning departure from Lima to Paracas and a boat tour to the Ballestas Islands.

In Ica, winery visit and tasting; at the Huacachina oasis, dune buggy and sandboarding. Return to Lima.

Meals
AccommodationReturn to Lima
DifficultyModerate — long day
What's included

Everything we take care of for you.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip hotel transfers in Lima and tourist transportation
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, tourist, and port fees in Paracas
  • Life jacket
  • Visit to an artisanal winery with pisco and wine tasting
  • Visit to the Huacachina oasis, including dune buggy and sandboarding
  • Permanent assistance throughout the tour

Not included

  • Meals and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
What to bring

Essential packing list.

  • Original ID document (passport or national ID)
  • Light and comfortable clothing
  • Light jacket or windbreaker for the sea breeze
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a cap or hat
  • Camera or GoPro to capture the landscapes
  • Cash for extra expenses

Important information

  • Bring a light jacket for the boat tour to the Ballestas Islands.
  • Original ID document is required for checkpoints and boarding.
  • It is recommended to bring a change of clothes due to the sand in Huacachina.
  • Departures are early in the morning — get a good night's rest the day before.
  • Booking policy: 50% deposit and the remaining 50% up to 15 days before the trip.
Availability & booking

The south coast without the overflight — nature and adventure.

Ideal for those who prefer to focus on Paracas and Ica without including the Nazca flight.

There are regular departures from Lima. Contact our team via WhatsApp to confirm your date.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this itinerary.

No. This full-day tour focuses on Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina. To include the Nazca Lines, check out the Nazca and Ica tour or the 2-day itinerary.

No — these activities are adaptable to your pace, and you can simply enjoy the dunes if you prefer.

No. The physical effort is moderate; the main point to consider is the long duration of the day.

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Ocean and desert of the Peruvian coast in one day.

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