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A single long day that pairs high‑adrenaline dune buggies and sandboarding at Huacachina with a morning boat trip to the wildlife‑rich Ballestas Islands. Expect dramatic coastal views, penguins, sea lions, and a pisco tasting in Ica.
A single long day that pairs high‑adrenaline dune buggies and sandboarding at Huacachina with a morning boat trip to the wildlife‑rich Ballestas Islands. Expect dramatic coastal views, penguins, sea lions, and a pisco tasting in Ica.
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Operated by Lima View Tours · Paracas, Ica
You step out of the van to the wind off the Pacific and the desert’s heat—dunes rise like waves frozen in sand, and the sea beyond glints with compacted light. The day moves fast: a morning crossing to Paracas, a boat slicing through kelp beds toward the Ballestas Islands, then an afternoon of throttle and grit in the Ica desert around Huacachina.
moderate.
15–17 hours.
Suitable for average fitness; requires stamina for a long day, short climbs on dunes, and balance for sandboarding.
Yes—most operators offer hotel pickup and drop‑off in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and Centro Lima; confirm your pickup point when booking.
A winery tasting is included and some tours offer optional lunch at the winery; bring snacks for the road as transfers are long.
No prior experience required—guides provide basic instruction and equipment; beginners usually start kneeling before trying standing runs.
You’ll see dense wildlife from the boat—Humboldt penguins and sea lions are common—but boats are not allowed to land; viewing distances are close enough for photography.
The Paracas‑Ica coast has long been shaped by guano harvesting and pre‑Columbian cultures; the Candelabro geoglyph predates modern settlement and remains a coastal mystery.
The Ballestas ecosystem is sensitive—stay on designated boats and avoid flash photography that can stress birds; dune vegetation near Huacachina is fragile, so follow marked tracks.
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