This is a 2 day short tour to Pacific beach town of Paracas where you'll boat out to Peru’s “Poor Man’s Galapagos” and visit the stunning coastal National Reserve. After that visit the stunning desert oasis of Huacachina, where you'll combine Sandboarding/Dun

Highlights

17km of underground tunnels used to smuggle slaves in the XVII century Secret Slave Tunnels
Peru's mini Galapagos, where you'll see penguins, sea lions and more Ballestas Islands
Where desert meets ocean for a spectacular view like none other Paracas National Reserve
Buggy up and sandboard down the only desert oasis in South America Dune Buggy & Sandboarding

When Does This Tour Operate:

EVERY DAY

Where Does This Tour Start:

We pick up passengers from all major hostels & hotels in Lima. If you are staying at an Airbnb then email us and we will specify your nearest pick up location.

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DAY 1 Lima – Paracas	DAY 2 Paracas – Huacachina – Lima
06:30am – 07:00am* Pickup directly from your hotel/hostel in Lima with our luxury buses. 09:30am – 10:00am Breakfast stop at the unique bread oven – freshest bread in Peru! 12:00pm – 13:00pm Secret Slave Tunnels – Visit Hacienda San Jose and discover the jaw-dropping secret tunnels. Once used to smuggle slaves, these tunnels can be found below the hacienda, where you will also learn about a darker side to Peruvian history. 14:00pm Bus arrives to Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea. *During the days of 26, 27, 28 & 29 of July 2019, the departure time will be changed to 06:00am (pick-ups from 5:30am – 06:00am)	08:00am – 10:00am 2 hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos, and just as great. You’ll see sea lions, penguins and lots of birds all in there natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you may even see a dolphin or three! 11:00am – 13:00pm Tour of Paracas National Reserve – one of South America’s biggest protected desert reserves. Stunning Pacific coastline where desert meets ocean. 13:00pm – 14:15pm Direct luxury bus from Paracas to Huacachina, a small natural oasis located in the Ica desert. 16:00pm – 18:00pm 2 hours of exhilarating dune buggying and sandboarding – Ride the dune buggies up and sandboard down the biggest dunes in South America. A once in a lifetime experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America. 19:00pm – 23:45pm Luxury bus back to Lima. You will be dropped off at your hotel/hostel.

DAY 1

Lima – Paracas

DAY 2

Paracas – Huacachina – Lima

06:30am – 07:00am*
Pickup directly from your hotel/hostel in Lima with our luxury buses.

09:30am – 10:00am
Breakfast stop at the unique bread oven – freshest bread in Peru!

12:00pm – 13:00pm
Secret Slave Tunnels – Visit Hacienda San Jose and discover the jaw-dropping secret tunnels. Once used to smuggle slaves, these tunnels can be found below the hacienda, where you will also learn about a darker side to Peruvian history.

14:00pm
Bus arrives to Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea.

*During the days of 26, 27, 28 & 29 of July 2019, the departure time will be changed to 06:00am (pick-ups from 5:30am – 06:00am)

08:00am – 10:00am
2 hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos, and just as great. You’ll see sea lions, penguins and lots of birds all in there natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you may even see a dolphin or three!

11:00am – 13:00pm
Tour of Paracas National Reserve – one of South America’s biggest protected desert reserves. Stunning Pacific coastline where desert meets ocean.

13:00pm – 14:15pm
Direct luxury bus from Paracas to Huacachina, a small natural oasis located in the Ica desert.

16:00pm – 18:00pm
2 hours of exhilarating dune buggying and sandboarding – Ride the dune buggies up and sandboard down the biggest dunes in South America. A once in a lifetime experience in the only natural desert oasis in South America.

19:00pm – 23:45pm
Luxury bus back to Lima. You will be dropped off at your hotel/hostel.

Included:

Guided luxury bus transport
All taxes and entrance fees included in the price of the tour- UNLIKE other tour companies!
Ballestas Islands Tour in Paracas
Dune Buggy and Sandboarding in Huacachina
Tour of the Secret Slave Tunnels in Chincha
Paracas National Reserve Tour
1 night shared room accommodation in Paracas – Los Frayles 3-star Hotel
Hotel/hostel pickups and drop offs

Not Included:

Food

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Departure Days
EVERY DAY

Time of Departure
07:00am

Pick-up Location
We pick up passengers from all major hostels & hotels in Lima. If you are staying at an Airbnb then email us and we will specify your nearest pick up location.

Note: If staying outside of these areas or at a residential address, then please select our central meeting point: MC DONALDS, PARQUE KENNEDY - MIRAFLORES as your pick-up location.

Minimum Time Needed
2 Days / 1 Night

Price
$139 ALL INCLUDED. All transport, tours and accommodation included. Accommodation upgrades available. *Everything included except food.

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ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Frayles Residencial Hostel

INCLUDED:

* One night in a shared 6 bed dorm room in Frayles Residencial Hotel, located on the main street in Paracas

Facilities:

Swimming pool
Wi-Fi
Secure rooms ALL with private bathroom

NOT INCLUDED:

Towels are NOT included in SHARED rooms. Optional hire: S/. 5

UPGRADES:

Private room upgrades are available upon request and subject to availability.

For double occupancy, there is an extra cost of 30 soles or 60 soles for a private single.

Please email info@peruhop.com for more details.

BOOKING OWN ACCOMMODATION:

If you would prefer to book your own accommodation, you can untick the accommodation option during the booking process online and the price will be discounted automatically. All options can be found on Booking.com or similar type websites.

26, 27, 28 & 29 July 2019 – Independence Day Celebrations

Hotel/hostel prices will increase during this period. Accommodation in larger dorm room sizes may apply. We won’t be able to assist with room upgrades.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

26, 27, 28 & 29 JULY 2019 - INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS (PERU)

Hotel/hostel prices will increase during this period. Accommodation in larger dorm room sizes may apply. We won't be able to assist with room upgrades.

Due to the heavy traffic, we will depart Lima at an earlier time (6:00am)

Tours will be shortened with all tour operators as follows: Ballestas Islands Tour: 1 hour and a half and Sandboarding & Buggies: 1 hour

Access to the oasis may be limited. It might be necessary to walk a short distance in and out of the oasis. Please consult your guide regarding your luggage.

2 Day Tour
(Night in Paracas)