Day Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachinca Ica Desert

Exploring the natural wonders of Peru’s Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Ica Desert offers a truly captivating experience. Travelers can embark on this day tour, seeing the region’s breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and thrilling outdoor activities. From witnessing the diverse marine life to gliding down the sand dunes, this excursion promises an unforgettable adventure. Whether you’re seeking an adrenaline-fueled escapade or a serene escape, this comprehensive tour caters to a wide range of interests. Dive in and uncover the captivating secrets that await.

Key Points

• The day tour includes visits to the Ballestas Islands and the Huacachina Ica Desert, with activities like wine and pisco tasting, Huacachina lagoon visit, and sandboarding.
• The tour starts at 4:30 am and is suitable for most participants with some physical limitations, with a maximum of 35 travelers.
• The tour includes air-conditioned vehicle transport, a knowledgeable tour guide, and costs for tourist taxes and sandboarding activities.
• Pickup options include hotel, hostel, or central landmark, and the tour ends back at the same meeting point.
• The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps, while children under 1 year cannot participate.

Tour Overview

The day tour to the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Ica Desert offers travelers a unique opportunity to explore two of Peru’s most captivating natural wonders.

Travelers can explore Peru’s captivating natural wonders – the Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Ica Desert on this unique day tour.

During this 18-review, 100% traveler-recommended experience, guests will embark on an adventure starting at 4:30 am.

Accommodated in an air-conditioned vehicle, the tour includes a visit to the Ballestas Islands, a wine and pisco tasting, exploration of the Huacachina lagoon, and sandboarding in the Ica desert.

With a maximum of 35 travelers, the tour provides an intimate and immersive experience, suitable for most participants except those with certain physical limitations.

Inclusions

This day tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle to transport guests throughout the excursion.

A knowledgeable tour guide accompanies the group, providing insights and information.

Travelers can look forward to wine and pisco tastings, as well as a visit to the Huacachina lagoon, where they can savor typical Peruvian sweets.

The tour also includes the cost of tourist taxes and tubular and sandboarding activities.

Plus, guests will have the opportunity to feed the animals they encounter during the Ballestas Islands portion of the tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Guests can select a convenient meeting point for the start of the day tour. The tour begins at 4:30 am, so early birds are encouraged to choose a location that works best for their schedules.

The day ends back at the same meeting point, allowing for a seamless start and finish. Whether it’s a hotel, hostel, or central landmark, the tour company ensures a smooth pickup and drop-off process.

Communicating the preferred meeting spot at the time of booking is essential for a hassle-free experience.

Participation Guidelines

Although the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, strollers are allowed. Infants must sit on laps during the tour.

The tour allows strollers, but infants must sit on laps during the experience.

Children under 1 year can’t participate in the Ballestas Islands trip, but those over 2 must present ID.

The tour isn’t recommended for travelers with back problems or pregnant women, though most can participate.

The Ballestas Islands trip has some restrictions, but the overall tour offers an engaging experience for a wide range of travelers.

Cancellation and Confirmation Policy

Travelers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 24 hours before the experience starts in the local time zone.

This flexible policy allows participants to make changes to their plans if needed.

Confirmation of the booking is received at the time of booking, unless the reservation is made within 2 hours of the start time. In this case, confirmation is subject to availability.

The cancellation and confirmation policies provide customers with peace of mind and flexibility, ensuring a seamless booking experience for the Day Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachinca Ica Desert.

Ballestas Islands Exploration

The Ballestas Islands, often referred to as the "Peruvian Galapagos," offer a unique opportunity to witness an abundance of marine wildlife in their natural habitat.

Visitors can observe colonies of sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, and various seabirds in their natural environment.

The boat tour provides close-up views of the islands’ rugged cliffs and caves, allowing travelers to appreciate the region’s stunning geological formations.

Participants may even spot dolphins swimming alongside the boat.

This excursion offers a chance to take in the rich biodiversity of Peru’s coastal ecosystem.

Huacachina Ica Desert Adventure

After exploring the captivating Ballestas Islands, the tour ventures into the otherworldly Huacachina Ica Desert.

This oasis in the middle of vast sand dunes offers thrilling sandboarding and dune buggy rides. Travelers can glide down the towering dunes, feeling the rush of adrenaline.

The lagoon at the heart of Huacachina provides a serene respite from the adventure, where visitors can indulge in traditional Peruvian sweets.

The tour also includes a wine and pisco tasting, allowing travelers to savor the flavors of the region.

This desert excursion promises an unforgettable experience of both excitement and tranquility.

The Sum Up

The Day Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Ica Desert offers an exhilarating experience filled with breathtaking views, wine and pisco tastings, and thrilling sandboarding activities. Suitable for a wide range of travelers, this tour provides an engaging exploration of Peru’s natural wonders. Travelers won’t want to miss the chance to discover the enchanting Huacachina lagoon and savor traditional Peruvian sweets during this unforgettable adventure.