After an approximately 4-hour drive from Lima, you will arrive at Paracas, a picturesque fishing port and starting point to explore the southern coast of Peru. Upon arrival, you will have free time to enjoy a seafront breakfast and prepare for the maritime adventure. Afterwards, you will board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands. During this 2-hour tour of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll sail among stunning rock formations where you can closely observe a variety of glovebirds such as pelicans, boobies and tendrils, plus sea lions lounging on rocks and swimming around the boat. You can also see the charismatic Humboldt penguin, a protected species that lives in this area. Before you reach the islands, you will stop to admire the Paracas Candlestick, a huge geoglyph carved into the desert slope, visible only from the sea. An unforgettable experience for lovers of nature and marine life.

After the excursion to the Ballestas Islands, we will continue to CulturPisco, a renowned artisan winery located in the heart of Ica. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by local guides who will explain in a clear and entertaining way the whole process of making pisco and wine, from grape harvest to distillation and aging. You’ll tour the traditional winery facilities, see the presses, stills and fermentation vessels, and learn why pisco is considered Peru’s flagship drink. Then, you will participate in a guided tasting, where you will taste different varieties of wines and piscos, discovering their aromas, notes and alcoholic strength. To finish this part of the tour, you will enjoy a typical regional lunch in the restaurant of the same place, surrounded by vineyards and with a relaxed atmosphere that completes the enogastronomic experience.

After lunch in the cellar, you will head to the iconic Huacachina Oasis, a magical place surrounded by tall sand dunes and palm trees. This little paradise in the middle of the desert is the perfect setting to close the day with adrenaline and unforgettable scenery. When you arrive, you will get into a powerful buggy, driven by local experts who will take you through the dunes at full speed, feeling the thrill of each climb and descent. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to practice sandboarding, sliding down the gentle slopes of lying sand for speed. The experience culminates with a unique moment: watching the sunset from the top of the desert, with panoramic views that tinge the landscape with golden, reddish and violet tones. A spectacular end to a day full of nature, culture and adventure.