FULL DAY PARACAS – HUACACHINA
The Paracas National Reserve is a protected area in Peru located in the province of Pisco, within the department of Ica. The Paracas National Reserve was declared a national reserve on September 25, 1975
Duration
1 Day
Altitude Max.
480 msnm.
Group Size
1-15
Difficulty
Moderate
Itinerary
05:30 AM Departure to the Paracas Resort, (approximately 4 hours of travel) in tourist transport from the chosen Concentration place.
09:30 AM: Upon arrival in Paracas, we will head to the El Chaco pier. From there, we will depart for the Ballestas Islands in modern speedboats, where you will enjoy a wonderful tour of the Ballestas Islands, located in Paracas Bay . You can appreciate this natural wonder and marine wildlife such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, black cormorants, flamingos, parihuanas, and various seabirds.
Sea lions are likely to approach the boat, and penguins can be seen in the water. Thousands of seabirds fly between the islands, and their nests can be seen on the rocks.
You will also appreciate the Candelabra where the guide will tell us the different hypotheses about its formation (01:45 hrs. Approx. duration).
Those who choose to stay will be able to enjoy the sun and the sea breeze.
11:30 AM: Departure to the city of Ica.
01:00 PM: Arrival at Huacachina.
Excursion to the Huacachina Oasis , located just 5 km from the center of Ica. Visitors to this beautiful lagoon can enjoy the tranquility of the area and walk around in search of great photos.
Visit the nearby LA CHOCOLATERIA NOELIA stand , where you’ll sample traditional chocoteja (chocolate pastries), alfajores (almond cookies), jams, homemade cookies, stuffed mouse, and more.
3:00 PM: Tour of the Nietto Winery , where the grape brandy famously known as Pisco is produced. The former Tres Esquinas Winery, where we’ll show you the entire process of how Peruvian wine and pisco have been handcrafted since 1856, guided by an experienced winery worker.
Here we will find antique pieces such as clay jugs, copper skirts, and Huarango presses, which are still in use today.
After visiting the winery’s facilities, visitors will be invited to taste or sample the winery’s main products: wines, piscos, pisco creams, macerated spirits, and mistelas. The tasting will be accompanied by dynamic phrases typical of the city of Ica.
Lunch (Free)
05:00 PM Finishing the tour we will head to Chincha.
06:30 PM Technical Stop (Optional) in Chincha at the Racimo de Uvas Winery , where we will do a wine and pisco tasting, we will taste the popular cachina and the variety of wines, macerated drinks and piscos.
We will also have a folk dance workshop, to the sound of the Cajón, competitions among participants and a tasting of typical Chincha sweets.
10:00 PM: Arrival at the chosen hotel
Arrivals at the pick-up points depend on how the group has progressed and the traffic encountered throughout the route.
- Mobility Lima Paracas Ica Lima in private mobility (Shared Service).
- Pick up and return from the indicated hotel in Miraflores.
- Tourist Guide.
- Ballestas Islands.
- Pier entrances and taxes.
- Visit to Huacachina.
- The Wine Route in Ica and Chincha.
- Visit to the Nietto Winery in Ica.
- Visit to the Racimo de Uva Winery in Chincha (Optional).
- Black Music Shows and Dance Contest (Optional).
- Visit to the Noelia de Tejas and Chocotejas Chocolate Shop.
- Tasting of Chinchano Sweets and Typical Chocolates.
- Tasting of Piscos, Wines, Pisco Creams, Macerated Wines, etc.
- 01 wine for the birthday boy.
- 01 Complimentary wine for 5 or more participants.
- 01 Identification bracelet.
- Games and Raffles.
- Passenger accident insurance (Soat).
- Basic first aid kit.
- Anti-COVID first aid kit (infrared thermometer, oximeter, alcohol, antibacterial gel).
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Recommendation
- Sandals for the Paracas resort .
- Sneakers for Huacachina.
- Hats or Sun Caps.
- Sunglasses.
- Sun block.
- Camera.
Faq's
You will see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, seabirds, and the famous Candelabra geoglyph carved into the Paracas Peninsula.
In Huacachina, you’ll enjoy a dune buggy ride and sandboarding on the vast sand dunes surrounding the oasis.
Yes, the tour is suitable for most age groups, but sandboarding and dune buggy rides may not be recommended for very young children, pregnant women, or people with back problems.
We recommend bringing:
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat.
- Comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Light jacket (for early morning or evening).
- Water and snacks.
- Passport or ID.
- Camera.
The tour lasts a full day (approx. 14–16 hours if departing from Lima), typically starting early in the morning and ending in the evening.
Our guides speak Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
Yes, this tour is available daily, but we recommend booking in advance, especially during weekends or holidays.
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