Full day
Ica
All year
Easy
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4:30 AM
Hotel pickup in Miraflores. On the way, we will make a stop for breakfast, including coffee, juices, artisanal bread, and fried pork (chicharrón).
9:30 AM
The next stop will be the Paracas pier, where we will go through the SERNAMP control, and wait for the signal to board the boat to the Ballestas Islands. Once aboard the speedboats, we will enter the amazing marine world for about two hours. We start by stopping at the sand figure known as "The Candelabra," where the guide will explain the different theories about its purpose. We continue sailing, with the refreshing sea breeze on us, until we reach the islands and are surrounded by abundant marine life. Sea lions, Humboldt penguins, countless guano birds, and, with luck, a curious dolphin await us. You won’t want to put your camera down! Afterward, we head to the city of Ica, a one-hour journey to reach the restaurant and vineyard “Cultur Pisco.” Here, we will have lunch, tour the vineyard, and enjoy a delightful and fun wine and pisco tasting of the region. Then we continue to our last stop: The Huacachina Oasis. Here, we will board the buggies, which will take us up and down the endless dunes of Ica. We will also slide down the sand dunes with sandboards from the highest point of the desert. After this adrenaline-filled experience, you will have enough time to explore the oasis, take photos, and do some last-minute shopping.
5:00 PM
After a day full of excitement, we begin our return to Lima. On the way, we will make a stop to use the restrooms, stretch our legs, and do some last shopping.
11:00 PM
Approximate arrival at the starting point.
Included
- Round-trip tourist transportation.
- Spanish-speaking tour guide.
- Fast boat to Ballestas Islands.
- Ticket to Ballestas Islands.
- Pier embarkation tax
- Wine and pisco tasting
- 1-hour dune buggy ride
- Basic sandboarding board
- Ticket to the Huacachina Oasis
- Basic first aid kit
- Ongoing assistance during your trip
Not included
- Breakfast: From S/.16 Soles
- Lunch: From S/.35 Soles
Recomendations
- Small backpack
- Sports shoes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat or cap
- Warm clothing for the afternoon/evening
- Personal documents
- Extra money for shopping at the location
- Personal first aid kit
- Camera and/or video camera