Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour in Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru

Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour

Outty Ranking 93 4.9 · 1,682 traveler reviews17 hoursFrom $13590+ Club
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Outty Ranking

93/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 1,682 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour worth booking?

Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour is a 17-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $135 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 1,682 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
93 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (1,682)
Duration
17 hours
From
$135 per person

THE MOST COMPLETE AND EXCLUSVE DAY TRIP FROM LIMA IN A LUXURY BUS. 1) 2 HOUR BALLESTAS ISLANDS: visit wild marine life and the Candelabra. 2) AMERICA´S OLDEST VINEYARD, LA CARAVEDO: Peruvian Lunch and Pisco tour. No other tour comes to this vineyard, ask upfront. 3) HUACACHINA: Explore the Oasis at your leisure. 4) 2 HOUR BUGGY - SANDBOARDING: Feel the adrenaline riding the highest dunes of Peru like a rollercoaster. 5) PICNIC AT SUNSET: Magical Sunset Picnic in the middle of the Desert. No other tour offers this experience, ask upfront. HSE (HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT): The only company in Peru offering helmets for the buggy tour and a safety back-up plan. COMFY AND CONVINIENT: Tours 365 days a year 100% guaranteed. Pick-up/Drop off in Luxury bus equipped with AC, USB ports, clean restroom, 24/7 GPS and Speed Control. ALL-INCLUSIVE: All tours, fees, lunch and picnic included. TOP-QUALITY EXPERIENCE: Highly trained guides who speak fluent English.

What you get

    About this experience

    THE MOST COMPLETE AND EXCLUSVE DAY TRIP FROM LIMA IN A LUXURY BUS. 1) 2 HOUR BALLESTAS ISLANDS: visit wild marine life and the Candelabra. 2) AMERICA´S OLDEST VINEYARD, LA CARAVEDO: Peruvian Lunch and Pisco tour. No other tour comes to this vineyard, ask upfront. 3) HUACACHINA: Explore the Oasis at your leisure. 4) 2 HOUR BUGGY - SANDBOARDING: Feel the adrenaline riding the highest dunes of Peru like a rollercoaster. 5) PICNIC AT SUNSET: Magical Sunset Picnic in the middle of the Desert. No other tour offers this experience, ask upfront. HSE (HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT): The only company in Peru offering helmets for the buggy tour and a safety back-up plan. COMFY AND CONVINIENT: Tours 365 days a year 100% guaranteed. Pick-up/Drop off in Luxury bus equipped with AC, USB ports, clean restroom, 24/7 GPS and Speed Control. ALL-INCLUSIVE: All tours, fees, lunch and picnic included. TOP-QUALITY EXPERIENCE: Highly trained guides who speak fluent English.

    What's included

    Included

    • Luxury Bus with Air Conditioning, clean restroom, Usb Ports and a large storage room.
    • EXCLUSIVE TOUR: Magical Sunset Picnic in the Middle of the Desert
    • Lunch
    • 2 hour Ballestas Islands Boat Trip. All fees included
    • Certified Guide On Board with fluent english and spanish
    • Pick Up/Drop Off from all locations in: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and Lima downtown
    • 2 Hour DuneBuggy and Sandboarding with Helmets. Safest tour, all fees and Artesanal Board Included.

    Not included

    • Breakfast Or Dinner Not Included (Lunch is included)
    • Professional Sandboars to Stand Up is NOT INCLUDED

    What you'll see and do

    1. Lima

      We will start by making accommodation pick-ups at any location inside these districts: 1. San Isidro - 4:20AM 2. Miraflores - 4:30AM 3. Barranco - 4:50AM If you're located outside of our pick-up districts, we will pick you up at 5:00 AM at Starbucks Barranco - Pedro De Osma 102, Barranco. IMPORTANT: We will add all participants to a whatsapp group the previous night by 19:00 Peruvian time. We share exact pick times according to your location, tips and recommendations.

      40 minutes here

    2. Paracas

      From Lima, we travel 3 hours to Paracas to visit The Ballestas Islands on a 2 hour boat tour and see Sea Lions, Penguins and Birds and the Chandelier! Please Note: The tour is conducted on a shared basis, even if the experience is booked as private. In this case, only this activity is shared; the rest of the service is carried out privately. Before the boat trip, we will have time to have breakfast. Breakfast: 8:30am to 9:00am Ballestas Islands: 9:30 am to 11:30 am

      360 minutes here

    3. Ica

      We'll stop at the most exclusive Vineyard, La Caravedo, where you'll have the opportunity to participate in a unique tasting experience as you sample the very best pisco that Peru has to offer (participation optional). While at the vineyard, we'll enjoy an authentic Peruvian lunch, that's included in your package (vegetarian options available). 2 hours experience 1 hour Transportation

      180 minutes here

    4. Huacachina

      Visit "Huacachina",the Oasis hidden within towering sand dunes, have some free time to explore at your leisure. Huacachina Free Time: 40 minutes

      40 minutes here

    5. Huacachina

      Feel the adrenaline as we zoom through the slopes on a 2 HOUR Dune Buggy Tour that includes sandboarding (on your tummy) Please Note: A driver will operate the vehicle for safety reasons, both in private and shared services

      120 minutes here

    6. Oasis Huacachina

      As the sun begins to set, we'll take you to the perfect spot on the dunes to relax and view the sunset with a magical Picnic. Take a moment to enjoy on this incredible day with new friends and life-long memories.

      35 minutes here

    7. Lima

      Once your activity is done in Huacachina, you can have some food to go if needed. we'll take the bus back to Lima and drop you off at your accommodation. You will return to Lima around 11:00 p.m. If you're located outside of our drop-off districts, we'll drop you off at Starbucks Barranco.

      240 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 35 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • Paraca and Huacachina Picnic

      Pickup included

    • ATV Tour instead of Boat Trip

      ATV Tour in Paracas Duration: 2 hours Visit Paracas National Reserve Pickup included

    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

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • 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
    • 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.
    • Children under 3 years old do not pay for the tour; however, parents must cover any additional expenses (entrance fees, snacks, or extra activities).
    • For the buggy tour, children under 3 years old must travel in a private service, pay for a seat, and use a safety carrier.
    • 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.
    • Parents must sign a consent form for minors to participate in the buggy tour.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,682 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Organization

    6 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Value for money

    4 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Traveler reviews

    1,682 verified traveler reviews for Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Global36343075768 · October 2026

    💯 a great experience

    It was a pleasure experience, you received a great service, local guides are 💯 recommended!! Super organized, punctual, Ballestas islands, Paracas, Huacachina Oasis, we were super satisfied with the tour!! The Sunset picnic was magic!

    via Tripadvisor

    931gwenw · October 2026

    A great day out!

    A very full day but worth it! Gabriel did a great job of coordinating all of the events and keeping us well informed through the whatsapp group chat. Made it all very seamless.

    via Tripadvisor

    ingridl835 · October 2026

    Lima Magic

    Lima Magic - Well if you want the best of Lima & the Outskirts of the city - then this is the thing to book! Gia was superb, friendly funny and communicated at all times. We absolutely loved the whole day - from Paracas, Huacachina, the boat trip t the island, dolphins swimming around us on the way back - Fabulous Lunch and Pisco Tasting, Sand boarding and buggy ride were insane and the sunset picnic was just the perfect to round off a long but beautiful day. Everything from pick-up, to breakfast, lunch and experiences was well communicated and can only recommend.

    via Tripadvisor

    K1315TVluisl · October 2026

    Lima Experience is the best option.

    Fantastic experience. Geraldine was so kind and helpful. Cannot sing her praises enough. Easy to leave most things on the bus. The Ballestas Islands were so beautiful. As was huacachina. So fun and the vendors/ guides they work with are so informative and welcoming. Would definitely tour with them again!

    via Tripadvisor

    631kalida · October 2026

    Experience not to be missed

    The whole day trip was excellent. The dune buggy riding and the sandboarding were exciting. The sunset picnic was amazing. The tour guide (Alexander) is brilliant. Very organised, efficient and professional. He has excellent knowledge , always approachable.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    17 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $135 to $145
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    589
    Verdict
    90+ Club

    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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    Why this scores 93

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)93
    Review evidence (18% weight)100
    Booking momentum (14% weight)100
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)62
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lima.

    How much does Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour 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 Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour take?

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    Plan for about 17 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 Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 1,682 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 Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour?

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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 Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 17-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour?

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    Around 589 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 17-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour 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 Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast, Discover Lima: Love Park, Historic Center, and its Catacombs., Paracas & Huacachina Premium Experience from Lima. 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.

    What is included in Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour?

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    Included: Luxury Bus with Air Conditioning, clean restroom, Usb Ports and a large storage room; EXCLUSIVE TOUR: Magical Sunset Picnic in the Middle of the Desert; Lunch; 2 hour Ballestas Islands Boat Trip. All fees included; and Certified Guide On Board with fluent english and spanish. Not included: Breakfast Or Dinner Not Included (Lunch is included); and Professional Sandboars to Stand Up is NOT INCLUDED. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 207 listed pickup locations in and around Lima. Be ready about 35 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Lima. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour?

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    Across 1,682 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    What booking options are available for Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Paraca and Huacachina Picnic, ATV Tour instead of Boat Trip. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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