Can we go only to Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve from Lima and be back in 10 hours? How much it will cost

Yes, we can arrange the Islas Ballestas + Paracas Reserve Tour for you. Price: USD $230 per person (Price based on a group of 4 travelers). Pick-up from your hotel in Lima, preferably located in Miraflores.

Are all tickets and passes for adventure/activities like boat ride and sandboarding included?

This tour includes transportation, boat tour in Paracas, buggies and sandboarding experience in Ica, a professional guide, as well as meals such as breakfast and lunch at local restaurants.

What's the name of the restaurant we will be visiting and dining at? Would will be visiting a winery shop or a place where they make local drinks like a pisco

1. The restaurant where you have lunch is "El Catador". 2. On this tour you visit a winery where wine is made.

I would like to book this 1 day tour on the 9th March 2022 but I don't need the hotel as I am already booked into another hotel in Lima. Can you offer the same day tour but without the hotel charges?

This tour not included the accomodation.

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Desert Adventure: Paracas, Ica & Huacachina with Buggies and Sandboarding

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Start and end in Lima

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Operator: Waman Adventures
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 35
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Lima to Paracas to Ica to Huacachina to Lima
Start point
Miraflores, Lima, Lima Province, Peru (Depending on the location of your hotel: (Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro), 04:30 - 05:00)
End point
Miraflores, Lima, Lima Province, Peru (We'll drop you off at the same place we picked you up., 22:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Lunch (Typical local lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Tour to Ballestas Islands
- Observe Candelabrum geoglyph from boat
- Watch sea lions in natural habitat
- Visit winemaker with wine or pisco tasting demonstration
- Buggy rides across desert dunes at Huacachina Oasis
- Sandboarding at Huacachina Oasis
- Free time to explore Huacachina Oasis and lagoon
Optional Activities
- Shopping for local handicrafts at Huacachina
Landmarks
Ballestas Islands
Paracas National Reserve
Candelabrum
Huacachina Oasis

Landmarks
Ballestas Islands
Paracas National Reserve
Candelabrum
Huacachina Oasis

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5 to 80 years old

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9 hours

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4.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
5.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.8

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Hiroko
January 18th, 2024
Everything was great including food and local tour guide.
Traveled in January 2024
Reply from: Waman Adventures
Dear Hiroko Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience, including the food and the local tour guide. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
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Bryan
June 25th, 2022
Really cool tour. Be prepared for long drives. Awesome sights to see
Traveled in May 2022
Reply from: Waman Adventures
Dear Bryan Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and the incredible sights along the way. We truly appreciate your preparation and enthusiasm for the journey, especially with those long drives. If you’re ever ready for another adventure, we’d be thrilled to welcome you back and help you explore even more amazing destinations. Warm regards, The Waman Adventures Team
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Martin
Asked on November 5th, 2025
Can we go only to Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve from Lima and be back in 10 hours? How much it will cost
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Waman AdventuresOperator•Written November 2025
  Yes, we can arrange the Islas Ballestas + Paracas Reserve Tour for you. Price: USD $230 per person (Price based on a group of 4 travelers). Pick-up from your hotel in Lima, preferably located in Miraflores.
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Jack
Asked on August 29th, 2025
Are all tickets and passes for adventure/activities like boat ride and sandboarding included?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Waman AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
  This tour includes transportation, boat tour in Paracas, buggies and sandboarding experience in Ica, a professional guide, as well as meals such as breakfast and lunch at local restaurants.
- J
  Jack
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  How much is the Hotel/night if we book through you? Can we leave some of our luggage in the Hotel when going to Cusco and pick up when we're back?
- Waman AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
  Hotel booked through us costs 70 USD per night for a room with a full size bed or two single beds. You may leave your luggage at the hotel's storage area and pick it up when you return to Lima without any problem.
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Nancy
Asked on August 26th, 2022
What's the name of the restaurant we will be visiting and dining at? Would will be visiting a winery shop or a place where they make local drinks like a pisco
Meals
Tour Details
- Waman AdventuresOperator•Written August 2022
  1. The restaurant where you have lunch is "El Catador". 2. On this tour you visit a winery where wine is made.
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Sabrina
Asked on February 8th, 2022
I would like to book this 1 day tour on the 9th March 2022 but I don't need the hotel as I am already booked into another hotel in Lima. Can you offer the same day tour but without the hotel charges?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Waman AdventuresOperator•Written February 2022
  This tour not included the accomodation.

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US $228 per person

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Price based on Private Double Room

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Desert Adventure: Paracas, Ica & Huacachina with Buggies and Sandboarding

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Lima to Paracas to Ica to Huacachina to Lima

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