Paracas is a coastal town in western Peru and is the starting point for trips to the Ballestas Islands.
Commonly, perhaps unfairly, referred to as the "poor mans Galapagos" trips to these islands mean you can spot sea lions, penguins, dolphins and lots of birds.
You cant get out and walk around on the islands though and you do your wild life spotting from the boat. This is to protect the enviroment for the animals.
Ica is mostly known for being the place that produces Pisco the national drink of Peru and obviously the key ingredient in a Pisco Sour.
It also is a wine producing area and you can do tours to learn about the pisco and wine making , plus of course sample some of the produce!
Huachina is probably like no place you have ever been before.
This tranquil desert oasis is a great place to kick back and relaz for a few days. Take strolls around the lake or chill on a hammock in one of the number of hostels or hotels.
If you are looking for a bit more action though the dunes surrounding the lake on all sides are the perfect playground to embark on dune buggy rides and try your hand at sandboarding.
Full day trip to the Ballestas Islands and the the oasis of Huacachina (sandboarding!). Safety and fun guaranteed! It starts from Lima and visits two must-sees of the region. Perfect if short on time and don't want to miss out on them.
A great half day excursion out to the Ballestas Islands (known as the the ''Poor Man's Galapagos'') - Paracas is a real paradise on earth. Daily departures.
A great excursion out to the Paracas Natural Reserve and the Ballestas Islands (known as the the ''Poor Man's Galapagos'') - Paracas is a real paradise on earth. Daily departures.
This half day tour is the best option if you want to move from Huacachina to Paracas and visit the beautiful Ballestas Islands all at once. Daily departures from Huacachina.
This 1 day tour is the best option if you want to move from Huacachina to Paracas and visit the beautiful Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve all at once. Daily departures from Huacachina.
Take this 2 day tour and explore the amazing nature and local fauna in Paracas, Peru. This tour includes a visit to the Paracas National Reserve as well as a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, known as the "poor man's Galapagos". Daily departures from Lima.