Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset
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Is Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset worth booking?
Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset is a 18-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $60 per person. It scores 95 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 6,440 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 95 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (6,440)
- Duration
- 18 hours
- From
- $60 per person
INCREDIBLE & AUTHENTIC Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina at local prices! This day trip from Lima includes the following incredible experiences: 1. A once-in-a-lifetime visit to Huacachina Desert Oasis wit
What you get
- Visit to a local pisco vineyard with pisco tasting
- Roundtrip with Air Conditioning, clean restroom, USB Ports, and a large storage room
- Dune Buggy and Sandboarding Tour (with Premium Option Only)
- 2 hour Guided Ballestas Islands Boat Trip in Paracas
- Local Tax 16 PEN in Paracas, 8 PEN in Huacachina (with Premium Option Only)
- Free time to explore Huacachina Oasis
About this experience
INCREDIBLE & AUTHENTIC Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina at local prices! This day trip from Lima includes the following incredible experiences: 1. A once-in-a-lifetime visit to Huacachina Desert Oasis with free time to explore the Oasis 2. Dune Buggy up & Sandboard finishing with a spectacular Sunset view in the middle of the Desert. 3. A trip to the Ballestas Islands in Paracas! See Sealions, Penguins and more in their natural habitat. 4. A visit to a local pisco vineyard to learn how pisco is made and taste different varieties. We only use large comfortable buses with onboard restroom...other budget operators use smaller minivans. Over 6,000 Tripadvisor reviews, the #1 ranked budget operator!
What's included
Included
- Visit to a local pisco vineyard with pisco tasting
- Roundtrip with Air Conditioning, clean restroom, USB Ports, and a large storage room
- Dune Buggy and Sandboarding Tour (with Premium Option Only)
- 2 hour Guided Ballestas Islands Boat Trip in Paracas
- Local Tax 16 PEN in Paracas, 8 PEN in Huacachina (with Premium Option Only)
- Free time to explore Huacachina Oasis
- Pick up and drop off (with Pickup/Dropoff & Premium Options)
- Bilingual professional tour guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Miraflores
Meeting Point option: be OPPOSITE the JW Marriott hotel (Malecon de la Reserva 615, Miraflores) by 5:30 am — wait near the small information kiosk. Pickup/Dropoff & Premium options: we collect you directly from your hotel in central Lima (pickup time confirmed the day before). Then relax on our full-size large bus with A/C, USB ports, and onboard restroom as we travel south along the Pacific coast.
240 minutes here
Las Islas Ballestas
Take the 2-hour guided boat tour of the Ballestas Islands (10:00 am–12:00 pm), Peru's "mini Galapagos." See sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and thousands of seabirds in their natural habitat, plus the famous Candelabra geoglyph. If you're lucky, you may even spot a dolphin or three!
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Ica
After Paracas, continue your journey to a local pisco vineyard, where you will learn how Peruvian pisco is made and taste the different varieties produced there. You will have time here to have lunch, and try local gastronomy! (lunch not included).
180 minutes here
Depart to Huacachina, you will have some free time before going on the buggy and sandboarding tour, so you can explore around the oasis.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Huacachina
Go up the dunes on a buggy, sandboard down, and finish with a spectacular desert sunset! This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America. These activities are included with the Premium Option. Booked Meeting Point or Pickup/Dropoff? You can decide and add on these activities with your guide on the bus.
60 minutes here
Miraflores
Depart Huacachina at approximately 7:00 pm and arrive back in Lima around 11:30–11:45 pm. Meeting Point travelers are dropped where the tour began; Pickup/Dropoff and Premium travelers are returned directly to their hotel.
300 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Lima
Passengers must be ready OPPOSITE the JW Marriott hotel, Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, from 05:30 am (wait near the small information kiosk).
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Passengers must be ready OPPOSITE the JW Marriott hotel, Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, from 05:30 am (wait near the small information kiosk).
Options you can book
PREMIUM Full Day tour
All-inclusive premium service: Includes 2 hours of buggy and sandboarding in Huacachina with an amazing sunset toast and all entry fees With hotel pickup & drop-off
Full Day with Pickup/Dropoff
Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
Full Day with Meeting Point
Fixed Meeting Point in Lima
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
- Escape From Lima
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring breakfast with you (direct bus).
- Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
- Prepare light-weight jumper/jacket for speedboat ride to Ballestas. Closed-toe footwear for Sandboarding.
- Minimum age for the dune buggy and sandboarding is 7 years old
- The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 2-5) and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 25-28). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 18 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $60 to $121
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2,254
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 95
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lima.
How much does Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset cost?
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Prices start at $60 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 Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset take?
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Plan for about 18 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 Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 6,440 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Lima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset?
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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 Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 18-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset?
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Around 2,254 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 18-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset 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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