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Ica & Huacachina + Ballestas Islands Small-Group Day Trip

Discover an oasis in the middle of the desert and a city with plenty of charm on our Ica and Huacahina Day Trip. We'll also visit the rugged Ballestas Islands.

  • 19 hours
  • 8Very good | 1220 reviews

A captivating destination amidst the arid landscape. Experience the charm of Ica and Huacachina on this day excursion from Lima, which includes a visit to the renowned Ballestas Islands.

Details of the Day Trip

At the scheduled time, we'll collect you from your chosen meeting point established during your booking. Our journey will commence towards Paracas. Are you ready to begin this adventure?

Upon arrival, we'll kick off the day with a hearty breakfast to fuel our exploration, followed by boarding a speedboat to set sail for the Ballestas Islands. During this trip, we'll have the opportunity to see the iconic El Candelabro geoglyph.

After reaching the islands, you'll have the chance to observe fascinating wildlife, including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and various bird species.

Next, we will head to Ica, where a visit to a local winery awaits. Here, we will delve into the process behind Ica wine and pisco production and partake in tastings of a range of regional products.

To conclude, we will journey to the Huacachina Oasis, where you can take in stunning views and engage in optional activities like buggy rides or sandboarding before we return to Lima.

Pickup Locations & Times

During the reservation process, you will have the opportunity to specify your preferred pickup location. Please review the pickup times for each spot:

4 am: Pickup at Banco de la Nación - San Isidro, located at the junction of Av. Javier Prado and Arequipa4:10 am: Pickup at the Falabella shopping center in Miraflores, at the corner of Av. José Pardo and Av. Arequipa4:20 am: Pickup at the Larcomar shopping center, opposite the JW Marriott Lima Hotel, on Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, Lima 18

Additionally, when making your reservation, please provide the name and address of your hotel to allow for the possibility of direct pickup from there. We will confirm this arrangement with you after your booking is finalized.

Included

  • Transport by bus
  • Speedboat ride
  • English–speaking guide
  • Wine, pisco, and tejas tasting
  • Small group tour, maximum of 25 people

Not included

  • Meals: 50PEN per person
  • Tourist tax: 9PEN per person in Huacachina and 16PEN per person in the Ballestas Islands
  • Buggy or sandboarding activities: 40PEN per activity per person

Tips

  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Jirón Francisco Cortéz 254, 15046 Lima, Peru

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