THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Spend a long day from Paracas to Huacachina — boat through the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands, explore the Paracas National Reserve, taste wines at Tacama, then race the dunes at Huacachina. This private journey blends wildlife, history, and desert thrills.
Spend a long day from Paracas to Huacachina — boat through the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands, explore the Paracas National Reserve, taste wines at Tacama, then race the dunes at Huacachina. This private journey blends wildlife, history, and desert thrills.
Book with Integrity Tourism
Book directly with Integrity Tourism for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve NowVerified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Integrity Tourism · Paracas, Ica
A salt wind meets you before the town does — the motorboat slips out of Paracas harbor and the desert coast unfurls, cliffs rising like folded paper against the Pacific. On the horizon the Ballestas Islands crowd the water, noisy with birds and the languid bodies of sea lions that warm themselves on black rock.
moderate.
10–12 hours.
Most travelers with average fitness can participate; expect short walks, boarding a motorboat, and time standing during dune activities.
The private tour is a full-day experience with hotel pickup from Lima districts or can be joined from Paracas; expect 10–12 hours including travel and activities.
Children commonly join but seasickness can be an issue if conditions are choppy — bring medication and sit mid-boat; life vests are provided.
Yes — guides provide basic instruction and equipment; most first-timers can sandboard on gentle slopes under supervision.
The itinerary lists tastings at Tacama as included during the winery tour, but additional purchases at the vineyard are at your own expense.
The Paracas region was home to the Paracas culture (c. 700–200 BCE), known for elaborate textiles; Tacama is among South America’s older vineyards with colonial-era ties to Peruvian viticulture.
Paracas National Reserve protects vital marine upwelling zones and nesting birds; follow guidelines to avoid disturbing nesting areas and never feed wildlife.
Integrity Tourism operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Integrity Tourism
Book directly with Integrity Tourism for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now