Ica & Huacachina + Ballestas Islands Small-Group Day Trip

A hidden gem surrounded by desert beauty and a city brimming with charm. Experience this and more on an exciting day trip to Ica and Huacachina, which includes a visit to the renowned Ballestas Islands.

Overview of the Day Trip

At the appointed time, you will be collected from your selected meeting point as chosen during the reservation process. Our journey commences towards Paracas. Ready to embark on this adventure? Let’s begin!

Upon arrival, we will indulge in a nutritious breakfast to energize ourselves for the day. Following this, we will embark on a speedboat to explore the Ballestas Islands, passing by the impressive El Candelabro geoglyph along the way.

While at the islands, take time to appreciate the diverse wildlife before we navigate back to the pier at El Charco de Paracas. Once we return, feel free to savor a delicious ceviche on your own, before we drive for approximately one hour to reach Ica. There, we will tour a local winery to uncover the intricacies of Ica wine and pisco production, followed by a tasting of various regional specialties. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a satisfying lunch at leisure.

We will continue on to Ica for another visit to a local winery, further exploring the art of creating Ica wine and pisco while sampling delightful products from the area.

After our tasting session, we’ll make a brief drive of around 10 minutes to arrive at the Huacachina Oasis. Here, you will have time to explore, shop, and capture stunning photographs of this serene paradise.

In conclusion, we will reconvene at Huacachina Oasis to make our way back to Lima. We will include a short stop en route, wrapping up this comprehensive 19-hour day excursion.

Pickup Locations & Times

During your reservation, you will indicate your preferred pickup location. Please note the designated pickup times for each area:

• 4 am: Pickup at Banco de la Nación - San Isidro, located at the intersection of Av. Javier Prado and Arequipa
• 4:10 am: Pickup at the Falabella shopping center in Miraflores, at the intersection of Av. José Pardo and Av. Arequipa
• 4:20 am: Pickup at the Larcomar shopping center, opposite the JW Marriott Lima Hotel, at Mal. de la Reserva 615, Miraflores, Lima 18

Additionally, during the booking process, you may provide the name and address of your hotel, allowing us to potentially arrange a pickup directly from your accommodation. If this is viable, we will confirm the details with you following your booking.