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Desert Oasis, Sandboarding and Mini-Galapagos - 1 Day Tour from Lima

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Miraflores, Peru
Desert Oasis, Sandboarding and Mini-Galapagos - 1 Day Tour from Lima
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Desert Oasis, Sandboarding and Mini-Galapagos - 1 Day Tour from Lima
Huacachina Oasis
Huacachina Sandbording
Ballestas Island - Paracas
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icon18 hours  (approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
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iconOffered in: English and 1 more
Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Don’t let limited time in Lima stop you visiting Huacachina and Paracas. See the desert oasis and natural hotspots on a full-day tour, ideal for travelers short on time. After traveling to Paracas, you’ll embark on a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, regularly compared to the Galapagos Island, to see colonies of sea lions and seals. Then, explore Huacachina desert in a dune buggy and go sand boarding. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
  • Take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, a natural haven in Paracas
  • Admire sea lions, seals, and rare species of bird in their natural environment
  • Ride a dune buggy and go sand boarding in the desert oasis of Huacachina
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima are included
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Restroom on board
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
2-hour Sandboarding and dunne buggy tour
Bilingual Guide
Food and drinks
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
McDonald's Parque Kennedy , Av. Oscar R. Benavides 140 Miraflores, Cercado de Lima, Miraflores 15074, Peru
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Passengers must be OUTSIDE McDonald's at 5:30 am, for pick up between 5:30 am and 5:40 am.

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5:30 AM
This activity will end right where it started.The exact pick up time will be provided through the Viator chat.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please bring breakfast with you (direct bus).
  • Please don’t be late, as bus must leave on time to do Ballestas Islands at 10:00 am.
  • Bring sunscreen, it is hot all year round in Paracas and Huacachina.
  • Food is not included, although we have discounts in many restaurants.
  • See itinerary for hour by hour plan.
  • Important holidays: Easter weekend April 14-17 and July 28-30 is Independence Day Celebration in Peru: The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time, Sandboarding/dunebuggy (Huacachina) only 1 hour (all operators) and Ballestas Islands (Paracas) only1 hour and 30 minutes (all operators)
  • Warm weather all year round. Light-weight jumper/jacket for speedboat ride to Ballestas. Closed-toe footwear for Sandboarding.
  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Peru Hop
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Desert Oasis, Sandboarding and Mini-Galapagos - 1 Day Tour from Lima?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
See all safety measures taken by Desert Oasis, Sandboarding and Mini-Galapagos - 1 Day Tour from Lima.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Desert Oasis, Sandboarding and Mini-Galapagos - 1 Day Tour from Lima?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Desert Oasis, Sandboarding and Mini-Galapagos - 1 Day Tour from Lima?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Desert Oasis, Sandboarding and Mini-Galapagos - 1 Day Tour from Lima.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Desert Oasis, Sandboarding and Mini-Galapagos - 1 Day Tour from Lima?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Desert Oasis, Sandboarding and Mini-Galapagos - 1 Day Tour from Lima.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Starts very early, so make sure you get breakfast before hand, or have snacks." See review
  • "Prepare for an all day tour but it's worth it." See review
  • "It's a very long day but very well worth it!" See review

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Great experience!...
PeaceJoy_F
, May 2022
Great experience! Guides were great Very good recommendations Operators were professional and experienced
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Awesome
Sean_H
, May 2022
This was my favorite experience in Peru. The views of the water, oasis and dunes was amazing. Riding the dune buggies through the dessert was my favorite part and the food was good. Everyone was friendly and Alex was an excellent tour guide. A must do for Peru
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star-5
An experience you won't forget or regret.....but don't be a Karen on the bus!
Cassandra_B
, May 2022
What a great experience! The early morning start and late night back was a little hard but so worth it! For the boat tour we got to see penguins, sea lions, dolphins, a whale and so many different species of birds! On the boat.....try to sit as close to the front as you can if you don't want to get wet or get a rain poncho. Avoid the back 2-3 rows.....you will be soaked, like you look like you jumped in the ocean soaked. The people who were there were less than happy at the end of it. The restaurant for lunch wasn't that great, I'd recommend just finding your own food there. The desert oasis was next level amazing! Sandboarding was so much fun. Our driver for the dune buggy was crazy! Very experienced and great at what he does but crazy....granted he did warn us, all I can say is buckle up and hold on. It will definitely get your blood pumping. For dinner we chose to find our own food, ate at a place called Sand and Dune (I think) food and drinks were good. 4 hour bus ride on the way home is long but is easy to sleep for the most part. There were two "Karens" on our bus though who were talking loud and laughing obnoxiously and were told to be quiet by multiple people....please be considerate to the other people on the bus its an exhausting and long day. The day as a whole was an experience I will never forget and would highly recommend!
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Fun
Jeff_h
, May 2022
Boat ride great many animals to see with great scenery. Dune buggy and sand surfing was a blast. Go for it.
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Great
Kristin_C
, Apr 2022
My friends and I did this tour and it was a wonderful experience. Very organized and a great day. We were able to accomplish a lot of bucket list items on this tour.
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Great time Sandboarding
Tony_Y
, Apr 2022
The sand boarding and sand bugg. The tour guides were amazing and fun. Everybody was nice and accommodating.
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Must try!
Shalita_S
, Apr 2022
Amazing experience!! It’s an all day event and there was a decent “hike”…BUT the ride through the desert is well worth it. I do recommend wearing pants and maybe water shoes (you will need close-toe shoes). Drink lots of water! But it was so fun!
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star-5
Great experience from start to finish!
Nathaniel_S
, Mar 2022
From early in the morning until night when we got back to town, the tour was extremely well organized and we managed to experience so much in the span of one day. Excellent value and highly recommend booking this tour! The bus that served as transportation for the day was very comfortable, with excellent recline and air conditioning. Great for naps to re-energize between stops! We were fortunate enough to see penguins during the Ballestas Islands part of the tour and riding the dune buggies in the desert is a must-do activity for sure. Thanks for a great time and great memories!
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Was the best part of my...
Jennifer_H
, Mar 2022
Was the best part of my trip. My only concern was when I was asked to transfer to the sprinter, and the driver didn’t seem to know any information of where he was going. After a long day it’s not something you want to deal with, I ended up walking to the hotel as I felt it was faster. Outside of that everything was perfect.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Absolutely perfect
Rukia_Y
, Mar 2022
Seriously the best day/tour ever!!! 100% worth the money!! Our guide was Alex and he was incredible! He’s been doing this for 7 years now so he knows literally everything. Our bus driver Esteban was awesome and drove so smoothly I got a lot of good naps in. And our riding through the desert was with Mikey and it was so fun! Seriously you will not regret booking this. The most incredible day ever.
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