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Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Buggy & Sandboarding

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Acantilados y mar turquesa en la Reserva Nacional de Paracas, Perú

Turistas observando lobos marinos y aves durante un tour a las Islas Ballestas

Vista panorámica del oasis de Huacachina rodeado por dunas de Ica

Ballestas Islands and a Huacachina dune adventure

Experience two signature landscapes of Peru’s southern coast in one day. Departing from Paracas, cruise past the Candelabro and around the Ballestas Islands to observe seabirds and marine mammals from the boat.

Then travel to Ica and the Huacachina oasis. In the afternoon, ride across the dunes in a buggy driven by a specialist and try sandboarding at selected stops. The service lasts about 10 hours and normally ends in Ica or Huacachina.

Ballestas Islands and a Huacachina dune adventure

Ballestas Islands

Transfer to Huacachina

Buggy and sandboarding

Before you book

Wildlife: animals roam freely, so no specific sighting is guaranteed.

Start: confirmed meeting point in El Chaco, Paracas

Finish: Ica or Huacachina

Duration: approximately 10 hours

Difficulty: moderate

Experiences: boat trip, transfer, buggy and sandboarding

Service: shared

Group: subject to boat, vehicle and buggy capacity

Languages: Spanish and English, depending on departure

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The boat trip and dune activity depend on weather, sea conditions, port authorization and operating conditions. Times may change to protect the group’s safety.

Wildlife: animals roam freely, so no specific sighting is guaranteed.

Boat: the cruise circles the islands and does not include landing.

Buggy: only authorized staff may drive the vehicle.

Finish: the service usually ends in Ica or Huacachina; confirm if you need a return to Paracas.

ID or passport
Windbreaker for the boat trip
Comfortable clothes and closed shoes
Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
Water and money for personal expenses
Protection for your camera or phone
A light change of clothes if desired

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts at the confirmed meeting point in El Chaco, Paracas, and normally ends in Ica or Huacachina. Check your voucher for the exact locations.

Do I need sandboarding experience?

No. You may slide lying down or seated and choose only the dunes you feel comfortable attempting.

Will I see penguins and sea lions?

You may see them, but wildlife sightings and quantities cannot be guaranteed.

Are entrance fees included?

Official fees may be collected separately. Your booking confirmation will show which charges are included.

What happens if the port closes?

The operator may reschedule, modify or cancel the boat trip according to the booking conditions.

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Lucia Huaman Pantia

a month ago

The Rainbow Mountain tour exceeded all of our expectations! The entire trip was well organized, with comfortable transportation, a delicious breakfast and lunch, and a friendly, professional guide who made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. The views along the hike were incredible, and reaching the top to see Rainbow Mountain was absolutely worth it. Our guide gave us plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and learn about the local culture and the surrounding Andes. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cusco. Everything was handled perfectly, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Peru. Thank you for such an unforgettable adventure!

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Adrian Garcia

a year ago

Terrible service. We booked a bus with them, but they never came to pick us up at the hotel. They didn't answer any of our calls or messages, and of course, they didn't refund our money. I strongly advise against using this agency.

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Ballestas Islands

Transfer to Huacachina

Buggy and sandboarding

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Ballestas Islands and Huacachina itinerary

El Chaco – Ballestas Islands – Ica – Huacachina

Start

Pickup Point

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Check-in and boarding

Stop: 30 min

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Paracas Candelabro

Stop: 10 min

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Ballestas Islands

Stop: 1 h 30 min

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Return to El Chaco

Stop: 20 min

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Transfer to Ica and Huacachina

Stop: 1 h 20 min

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Free time in Huacachina

Stop: 2 h

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Buggy and sandboarding

Stop: 2 h

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End of service

Stop: 10 min

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Ballestas Islands + Huacachina Buggy & Sandboarding

Ballestas Islands and a Huacachina dune adventure

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