
3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina worth booking?
3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina is a 72-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $135 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 72 hours
- From
- $135 per person
3 Days visiting Ica Region. Spend one night in Paracas and also in Huacachina. Enjoy the Ballestas Islands, America’s Oldest Vineyard, Huacachina Oasis, Buggy and sandboarding Tour and a Majestic Sunset Picnic. In this t
What you get
- 2 hour Boat Trip to the Ballestas Islands
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 2 hour Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Tour + Sunset Picnic
- Pisco Vineyard Tour and Tasting
- Bilingual Peruvian Guide on board
About this experience
3 Days visiting Ica Region. Spend one night in Paracas and also in Huacachina. Enjoy the Ballestas Islands, America’s Oldest Vineyard, Huacachina Oasis, Buggy and sandboarding Tour and a Majestic Sunset Picnic. In this tour, you will have free time at each town to do extra activities and upgrade your experience. We provide the safest buggy experience in Peru. Lima Experience is the only agency in Huacachina to provide helmets for buggy and sandboarding tours, we comply to international safety standards.
What's included
Included
- 2 hour Boat Trip to the Ballestas Islands
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- 2 hour Dune Buggy & Sandboarding Tour + Sunset Picnic
- Pisco Vineyard Tour and Tasting
- Bilingual Peruvian Guide on board
Not included
- Meals
- Alcoholic Drinks after the Pisco Tasting
- Accommodation at any destination
- Extra Tours (Kayak, ATV, Golden Sunset)
- Professional Sandboars to Stand Up is NOT INCLUDED
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 40 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lima Experience
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All passengers must carry their physical passport throughout the trip. It is required for highway inspections, tax exemption, and boarding the bus. In case of an accident requiring medical attention, they will only be treated if they present their physical passport. Otherwise, they will NOT be attended to.
- Before the tour, all participants must attend a mandatory safety briefing and sign a safety and responsibility form.
- If you want to do stand-up sandboarding, you must do so on your own with another operator and cannot rejoin our group. In that case, you will forfeit the buggy, sandboarding, and picnic, without a refund.
- Passengers weighing more than 100 kg must pay USD 10 for an additional seat. This applies to the Huacachina buggies and the boat tour in Paracas. In the case of the bus, an additional seat will be assigned at a cost of 25 USD.
- Children under 1 year old are not allowed to do the boat trip to Ballestas Islands
- Children under 3 years old do not pay for the tour; however, parents must cover any additional expenses (entrance fees, snacks, or extra activities).
- Children over 3 years old will have a seat available; however, parents should be aware that the buggy operates at high speed due to the nature of the activity.
- For the buggy tour, children under 3 years old must travel in a private service, pay for a seat, and use a safety carrier.
- Parents must sign a consent form for minors to participate in the buggy tour.
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for 3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The Best Trip to Huacachina
The Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco tasting tour I took with Lima Experience was fantastic. I got to meet a group of amazing people, and we all had so much fun together. The best part of the trip was to Huacachina, where we did sandboarding, a buggy ride, and watched the sunset. The experience was truly wholesome. Fernando was our guide, and he was a fantastic guy with a great sense of humor, patience, professionalism, and knowledge. And our driver, Bryan, is also a great guy.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 72 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 2+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $135 to $155
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Lima Experience, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 78.1 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lima.
How much does 3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina cost?
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Prices start at $135 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lima usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina take?
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Plan for about 72 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lima is not rushed.
Is 3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 2. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 72-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book 3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lima can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lima and add a light layer if any part of the 72-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 3 Days Tour: Paracas and Huacachina start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lima within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lima?
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On Outty we rank every Lima experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting, The Complete Lima Experience: History, Culture & Flavors, #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lima?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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