Ica & Huacachina + Ballestas Islands Day Trip
Day Trip Details
At the designated time, we'll pick you up at the meeting point that you choose during the booking process. From here, we'll head to Paracas. Are you ready? Let's go!
When we reach our destination, we'll enjoy a delicious breakfast to start the day trip with energy, and then, we'll board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands. On the way, we'll see the famous El Candelabro geoglyph.
Once on the islands, we'll enjoy the local wildlife: sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and guano birds.
We'll continue to Ica, where we'll visit a local winery to learn about the production of Ica wine and pisco and enjoy a tasting of different regional products.
Finally, we'll go to the Huacachina Oasis to enjoy the scenery and take part in optional activities such as buggy riding or sandboarding before returning to Lima.
Pickup Points & Pickup Times
During the booking process, you'll need to indicate the location in the city where you would like to be picked up. Please note the pickup times for each pickup point:
- 3:40 am: Municipalidad de Los Olivos
- 4:20 am: San Isidro - Intersection of Javier Prado Avenue and Av. Arequipa
- 4:30 am: - Miraflores - Av. José Pardo and Av. Arequipa
Please note that, during the booking process, you'll be asked to indicate the name and address of your hotel in case we can pick you up directly at your accommodation. In this case, we'll confirm after booking.
More Information
Duration
19 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Transport by bus
Speedboat ride
English–speaking guide
Wine, pisco, and tejas tasting
Not included
Meals: S/ 50 (US$ 14.90) per person
Tourist tax: S/ 4 (US$ 1.19) per person in Huacachina and S/ 16 (US$ 4.76) per person in the Ballestas Islands
Buggy or sandboarding activities: S/ 40 (US$ 11.92) per activity per person
When to book?
You can book up until 10 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 1 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Futurismo Group Corporate name: INVERSIONES PERUANAS JPG E.I.R.L Registered Office: Cooperativa Magdalena MZ B LT 23, Lima, Los Olivos, Peru Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 20611331194 Contact information Email: jponte@futurismogroup.com Phone: +51 973 272 738
If you have any other questions please contact us.