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Spend a day off the coast of Peru: a morning boat trip around the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions, followed by Ica’s museum, a winery tour, and an adrenaline‑charged dune buggy and sandboarding session at Huacachina.
Spend a day off the coast of Peru: a morning boat trip around the Ballestas Islands to see penguins and sea lions, followed by Ica’s museum, a winery tour, and an adrenaline‑charged dune buggy and sandboarding session at Huacachina.
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Operated by VIPAC Travel · Paracas, Ica
A low morning sun gilds the salt-flat horizon as private transport pulls away from Lima and the coastline unwinds toward Paracas Bay. The boat slips forward and the Pacific breathes cold and sharp; the Ballestas Islands rise like weathered outcrops teeming with life. Sea lions bark, Humboldt penguins bob, and the Candelabro geoglyph watches the current—its carved lines daring the tide to erase them.
moderate.
12 hours.
Comfortable walking ability; able to handle bumpy rides and short climbs on loose sand (dunes up to ~90 m).
This is a full‑day private tour of approximately 12 hours; it typically departs from Lima with round‑trip transfer included—confirm your pick‑up point when booking.
Yes—expect Humboldt penguins, South American sea lions, and numerous seabirds; sightings depend on season and sea conditions but are generally reliable.
Sandboarding is beginner‑friendly; operators supply boards, basic instruction, and vary circuits from flat runs to steeper dunes for different skill levels.
Most private tours include a guided artisanal winery visit and sampling—confirm with the operator whether specific tastings or purchases have extra cost.
The Paracas and Nasca cultures shaped the coast and valleys centuries ago; ceramics and textiles in the Regional Museum of Ica tell their story alongside Spanish colonial urban development in Ica.
Ballestas wildlife falls under protections tied to Paracas National Reserve—maintain distance from animals, avoid littering, and follow guides’ instructions to reduce disturbance.
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