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Lima: 2-Day Tour to Paracas, Ballestas Island, & Huacachina

From$139
2 days
Multi-day
Lima, Peru

About this activity

Discover Peru’s stunning coast with a 2-day Lima tour, including Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Huacachina desert oasis, secret tunnels, and thrilling dune buggy rides.

Highlights

  • Explore secret slave tunnels at Hacienda San Jose
  • See sea lions and penguins at Ballestas Islands
  • Witness the beauty of Paracas National Reserve
  • Sip local pisco at a traditional vineyard
  • Ride dune buggies and sandboard Huacachina’s dunes

Full description

Get ready for an unforgettable 2-day adventure from Lima to Paracas, Ballestas Islands, and the legendary Huacachina Oasis with Peru Hop—the highest-rated operator in Peru! Enjoy luxury bus transport with hotel pick-up and a bilingual guide at your side. Start with a tasty breakfast and a fascinating guided exploration of the secret slave tunnels at historic Hacienda San Jose. Cruise among playful sea lions, penguins, and vibrant birds on a Ballestas Islands boat tour before wandering the otherworldly landscapes of Paracas National Reserve. Indulge in a Pisco vineyard tour and tasting, then unleash your adrenaline with a dune buggy ride and sandboarding atop Huacachina’s golden dunes. There’s plenty of time for fresh seafood, pisco sours, and unwinding by the beach. All your entrance fees are covered—just bring your sense of adventure! With easy, flexible booking, and group discounts, it’s the perfect coastal escape for travelers who want to experience the very best of Peru in just two days.

Included / Excluded

  • Luxury bus transport with hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bilingual onboard guide
  • Guided tours and entrance fees for all major stops
  • Pisco vineyard tour and tasting
  • Dune buggy and sandboarding experience
  • All taxes and entrance fees
  • Food and meals
  • Accommodation in Paracas (optional add-on)
  • Optional extras (paragliding, quad biking)

Meeting point

Start Location

Parque Kennedy, Avenida Diagonal, Miraflores, Peru

Important information

Know before you book

  • Children under 5 and pregnant women cannot ride dune buggies
  • Dates can be changed at no extra cost
  • Book in advance to secure your spot
  • Groups of 4 or more save 10%
  • Easy overall difficulty

Know before you go

  • Bring a windproof jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat
  • Bring plenty of water
  • Wear comfortable clothes suitable for desert and ocean climates
  • Meeting point is McDonald's Parque Kennedy if not picked up at hotel
  • Be prepared for early morning start

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.9(25,632 reviews)
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Tatiana
Oct 2026
5.0

Everything was amazing. Loved the ocean breeze on the boat. Getting to see all the islands creatures. As well as the thrill of dune buggying and sandboarding. One of the best moments on the trip

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Ferrante Dunham
Oct 2026
5.0

If you are ever looking for a fun, exciting and memorable tour then definitely book with Peru Hop! We did some amazing activities and had excellent food and the wine at the vineyard was also amazing, we purchased 5 bottles! Also big shout out to to our guide Ana! She was very informative, has amazing energy and knows how to make sure the group get to places on time and leave on time! If you ever book with Peru Hop ask for Ana and also ask for their driver Miguel, he got us to our destination safe and promptly on time! My wife and I came down from North Carolina for our honeymoon and we would definitely come back!

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Lisa King
Oct 2026
5.0

I have been so impressed with Peru Hop. I was not expecting it to be as excellent as it was. All of our guides were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and professional They were also extremely friendly and fun to be around Monica was incredible I will recommend Peru Hop to anyone who I know is planning a trip to Peru. Thank you for making this an incredible vacation.

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