Luxury Private Paracas Huacachina Tour with Sunset Picnic

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Incredible Private Full-Day Experience — Absolutely Worth It

My wife and I had an amazing experience from beginning to end on this tour. Every part of the day was fantastic, and despite how much is packed into the itinerary, the tour never felt rushed. The timing was managed extremely well, and everything flowed smoothly from one experience to the next. One thing to be aware of is that this is a very long day. We were picked up around 4:30 AM and didn’t return to our accommodation until around 10:30–11:00 PM. If you’re mentally prepared for a full, busy day, though, I would absolutely recommend it. There is so much to see and do that the long day is completely worth it. What made the experience even better for us was choosing the private tour. Having our own driver, our own guide, and our own vehicle made a huge difference. Instead of being packed into a tour bus or van with a group of people, my wife and I could relax in the back seat between stops. We were able to close our eyes, rest, and enjoy some peace and privacy during the longer drives. For us, paying extra for the private experience was absolutely worth it. Every part of the tour was memorable. The boat portion and the scenery were incredible, and we saw some amazing sights and wildlife along the way. From there, we visited a vineyard, where we toured the property and sampled some of the wines and piscos they produce. The lunch there was also fantastic, and the restaurant was excellent. Then we headed to Huacachina, where we took the dune buggy through the desert. That was one of the highlights of the day. The ride was exciting and incredibly fun without being uncomfortably bumpy. Cruising through the massive sand dunes was such a unique experience. As the sun began to set, we were taken to a beautiful spot on top of the dunes where we had a private picnic while watching the sunset. It was a perfect way to end an incredible day. I also want to give special praise to our driver and our guide. Both were extremely pleasant, professional, and attentive. They genuinely went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable, enjoying ourselves, and having the best experience possible. They managed the timing of the entire day incredibly well. If you’re deciding between this private tour and a larger group tour, I would strongly recommend spending the extra money for the private option if you can afford it. Not having to constantly get on and off a crowded bus or van made the entire day so much more comfortable and enjoyable. The privacy, flexibility, and ability to relax between activities were absolutely worth the additional cost. The boat, the wildlife, the vineyard, the food, Huacachina, the dune buggy, the sunset, and the private picnic were all fantastic. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended! Just be prepared for a very long day, and you’ll have an unforgettable experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and wonderful review! We are truly delighted to hear that you and your wife had such an amazing experience from beginning to end. We’re especially happy to know that the private tour made your day more comfortable and enjoyable. Having your own driver, guide, and vehicle gives you the opportunity to relax between activities and enjoy the experience at your own pace, and we’re glad that this made such a difference for you. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed every part of the journey—from the boat ride and wildlife to the vineyard, wine and pisco tasting, delicious lunch, and the incredible dunes of Huacachina. We’re especially pleased that the dune buggy ride and private sunset picnic were highlights of your day! Thank you as well for your kind words about our driver and guide. We will be very happy to share your comments with them. They truly care about making every guest feel comfortable, well taken care of, and able to enjoy every moment of the experience. We also appreciate you highlighting that this is a long day. There is certainly a lot to experience, but we’re thrilled that you felt the timing was well managed and that the full itinerary was worth it. It was an absolute pleasure having you both with us, and we sincerely appreciate your trust, recommendation, and five-star review. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Peru for another unforgettable adventure! Thank you once again, and we wish you both many more wonderful travels! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Amazing

Absolutely amazing! Edgar was a great guide and everything was just perfect 😍

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The best day ! So many awesome adventures.

This was a 10 out of 10. It’s a long day packed with Peruvian history, traditions and adventures. In Paracas we saw penguins, sea lions, many species of birds, and dolphins. The boat ride was lovely. Enjoyed the quick stop in the textile house and bought a beautiful hand made wall hanging. The lunch at the winery was a nice break from the activity and travel. It was interesting to see the fractional method if making Pisco. The tastings were also good. Then a quick drive to Huacachina. To see an oasis in the desert felt like a movie. The dune buggy was thrilling .. just fast and bumpy enough. Sand boarding was awesome and the sunset was breathtaking. Our guide, Oswaldo was the best. He had so much energy and made it fun with the themed music he brought. A great soundtrack for the day. Highly recommend.

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Two main activities super good, the rest can just be

The ballesta island and the dessert were more than awesome, but the other things they do for extending the time between the two mains things, are just average. The food was not the best, we expected food as the absolutely good we have had around, but it was meh going to ugly… so if you can just orden plain chicken that never goes wrong, this is not the place to try new things. Oswaldo the tour guide was super responsible, always checking we were right and also caring for the place, picking up the trash other people left. Like caring for the place he works.

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Best experience of my life.

Amazing, fabulous, adventurous, and the best experience of my life. The tour started with pick up from nearby our hotel and ended at the same location. But in between we had a comfortable journey, good food, cultural experience, free cookies, good breakfast, amazing lunch, free pisco tasting, and the best sand motor riding, sand slides, and eye stunned sunset. Thank you Davi from the bottom of our hearts.

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