Ica and Paracas Tour From Lima 3D/2N
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Availability Daily departures -
Transporte Hotel pickup -
Tour Guide Tour guide included -
Available languages Spanish, English & Portuguese -
Service type Shared service -
Cancellation policy Non-refundable -
Maximum altitude 200 m.a.s.l. -
Difficulty Easy
Highlight places
- Huacachina Oasis – Dune Buggy Adventure – Ballestas Islands – Paracas National Reserve – Lost Canyon (Cañón de los Perdidos) – Carola Lodge
Itinerary
Day 01 Ica Full Day
At 10:00 AM, our driver will pick you up from your hotel or the bus station in Ica. We’ll begin the tour visiting Tacama Winery or Vista Alegre Winery, the first stop to learn about the history of local wines and piscos. Enjoy guided tastings as you explore the vineyards and scenic colonial buildings.
At 12:30 PM, continue to CulturPisco or El Huarango Winery, where you’ll discover artisanal production techniques and sample typical local products. You can have an optional lunch at the winery before continuing the adventure.
At 4:30 PM, arrive at Huacachina Oasis to board powerful dune buggies for an exhilarating ride through the giant sand dunes. Practice sandboarding and take incredible photos from the top of 100-meter dunes before returning to your hotel in Huacachina or Ica.
Details
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Distance covered
70 km
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Maximum altitude
100 meters above sea level
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Minimum altitude
0 meters above sea level
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Route
Ica – Bodegas – Huacachina – Ica
Day 02 Paracas Full Day from Ica
At 6:30 AM, depart from Ica to Paracas, enjoying a scenic two-hour drive through the coastal desert.
At 8:00 AM, embark on the Ballestas Islands Boat Tour from El Chaco pier. Admire the mysterious Candelabro geoglyph, then cruise around the islands to observe Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and guano birds in their natural environment.
At 11:00 AM, continue to the Paracas National Reserve, exploring iconic beaches such as Yumaque and Playa Roja, and witness unique rock formations sculpted by the wind and ocean. Enjoy free time for photos and to take in the red and golden tones of the desert.
At 4:00 PM, return to Huacachina for rest or optional activities.
Details
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Distance covered
260 km
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Maximum altitude
150 meters above sea level
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Minimum altitude
0 meters above sea level
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Route
Ica – Paracas – Huacachina
Day 03 Canyon of the Lost Tour
At 6:30 AM, depart from Huacachina or downtown Ica toward the southern desert. Pass through Pampa de Piedras, where you’ll see apachetas (stone piles) built by travelers.
At 10:00 AM, arrive at the Canyon of the Lost Viewpoint. Admire its impressive depth and layered rock formations, home to desert-dwelling birds. Hike along the sandy trails and capture breathtaking photos.
At 11:30 AM, begin the return journey to Ica, with an optional stop for lunch. Arrive around 3:00 PM at Ica’s main square, bus station, or Huacachina — concluding an unforgettable adventure of culture, nature, and exploration.
Details
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Distance covered
120 km
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Maximum altitude
200 meters above sea level
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Minimum altitude
50 meters above sea level
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Route
Huacachina/Ica – Pampa de Piedras – Canyon of the Lost – Ica
Important note: Schedules are for reference only. One day before the tour, our operations team will contact you to reconfirm the schedules.
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Hear from Those Who Have Experienced the Magic of Our Tours
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Andrey S.
October 14, 2025
Punctuality, very attentive guide and perfect organization. From the hotel exit, transit by train, lunch schedule and guided tours.
Maria R.
October 12, 2025
A very enriching experience, a lot of history, although it rained that day, was a good for nothing our tour. Our guide was very attentive and professional.
Alejandra C.
October 12, 2025
The tour starts very early type 3-4 am, how good you can sleep on the way, we breakfast in a very good buffet and then depart for the mountain. Here the height is the problem, you can walk up but it requires a lot of condition, the good thing is that there are horses that you can pay and for 90 suns they leave you 15-20 minutes from the top. Wear layered clothes as you can warm up when climbing. We already walk down and the road is much easier. On horseback you go up in 40 minutes, you are on the mountain an hour to take pictures and the return is about 1 hour or so. In the end we still had lunch in the same very rich buffet!
Salvador M
September 19, 2025
I liked the Service and attention I received, plus the quality of the guide who touched us to know the sacred valley on the way to Machu Picchu was first class, with extensive knowledge of the Inca culture and with very good explanation, I highly recommend them.
Sarah E.
October 12, 2025
They were exceptional! Everything very organized, took care of all the details, we hired all the tours, lodging and transfer, we do not regret!
Veronica L.
October 12, 2025
Recommended 💯💯💯
What a beautiful place!!! Most of us went up there on mules. Important to clarify if the person weighs more than 110 kg he will not be able to carry it and will have to walk up . . . It is still very expensive, to have proper footwear
Andrey S.
October 14, 2025
Punctuality, very attentive guide and perfect organization. From the hotel exit, transit by train, lunch schedule and guided tours.
Maria R.
October 12, 2025
A very enriching experience, a lot of history, although it rained that day, was a good for nothing our tour. Our guide was very attentive and professional.
Alejandra C.
October 12, 2025
The tour starts very early type 3-4 am, how good you can sleep on the way, we breakfast in a very good buffet and then depart for the mountain. Here the height is the problem, you can walk up but it requires a lot of condition, the good thing is that there are horses that you can pay and for 90 suns they leave you 15-20 minutes from the top. Wear layered clothes as you can warm up when climbing. We already walk down and the road is much easier. On horseback you go up in 40 minutes, you are on the mountain an hour to take pictures and the return is about 1 hour or so. In the end we still had lunch in the same very rich buffet!
