Huacachina Tours from LimaExploor Trip Paracas & Huacachina Guided Day Tour
Among the Paracas and Huacachina guided day tour options from Lima, this listing inverts the usual pattern: the buggy and sandboard are in the base fare while the entrance tickets and hotel pickup wait on options 2 and 3. It is rated 4.6 across 412 reviews, and the reviews converge on one wish — more time at the oasis. It sits in the full comparison of every guided Huacachina day trip from Lima.
About This Tour
About 17.5 hours, pickups 04:00–05:00
$55 per adult for the base option
4.6 from 412 reviews on GetYourGuide
Ballestas Islands circuit with wildlife viewing
Buggy or tubular with sandboard, then free time
Shared coach, English and Spanish guide
Listing at a Glance
The same fields on every tour page here, read from Exploor Trip E.R.L's own listing. Prices and availability are set by the operator and confirmed at checkout.
- Tour name Exploor Trip Paracas and Huacachina Oasis Guided Day Tour
- Operator Exploor Trip E.R.L
- Booking platform GetYourGuide
- Product ID 860229
- Starting price $55 USD per adult
- Price last checked in Q3 2026
- Rating 4.6 out of 5
- Review count 412 reviews
- Review source GetYourGuide verified bookings
- Duration 1 day (about 17.5 hours)
- Time at Huacachina Buggy and sandboard session plus free time at the lagoon
- Pickup window Meeting point at the JW Marriott Miraflores; pickups from 04:00–05:00 on options 2 and 3
- Expected return Lima about 21:30
- Transport Tourist coach with a bakery breakfast stop
- Group size Shared coach
- Guide language English, Spanish
- Ballestas Islands boat Included
- Dune buggy and sandboard Included
- Reserve tickets and local fees Paid in cash on the day
- Lunch Not included
- Hotel pickup Meeting point at the JW Marriott Miraflores; hotel pickup and all entrance tickets on options 2 and 3
- Cancellation deadline 24 hours before the start time
- Reserve now, pay later Available
- Minimum age None stated
- Physical difficulty Easy; not suitable for travellers prone to seasickness
- Wheelchair accessibility Not suitable for travellers with back problems
- Ethical note None stated
- Weather note Runs year-round
- Alternative on this site Turismo iPeru day trip
Check Dates and Availability
Live dates and prices for this listing, straight from the booking platform.
Quick answer Buggy in the base fare, tickets in the options
Exploor Trip runs a day of about 17.5 hours from Lima for $55, meeting at the JW Marriott in Miraflores with pickups from 04:00 to 05:00. Adventure sports — the buggy or tubular with a sandboard — are in the base fare. Entrance tickets and hotel pickup come with options 2 and 3, and a Quebranta lunch with option 3.
Key takeaways
- The buggy and sandboard are standard here, not an add-on
- All entrance tickets come with option 2 or 3 — check what you are buying
- A stop at an artisan bakery at 06:00 is where breakfast happens, at your own cost
- Reviewers ask for longer at Huacachina; the schedule is tight
- Everything in one fare: Turismo iPeru at $62
What the Day Covers
The day opens with something none of the other listings mention: a stop at an artisan bakery around six in the morning, with free time to buy breakfast straight out of the oven. From there it follows the standard shape — the islands, a winery and pisco restaurant with a tasting of piscos, wines and mistelas, then the oasis and the dunes. Return to Lima is around 21:30, at the point where you boarded.
Reserve tickets and the visiting window are set by SERNANP, not by the operator: S/11 for a one-day adult ticket, S/17 for the two-reserve combo, and boats only between 06:00 and 13:00.
What the reviews say
The platform's own summary of the last year of reviews reports travellers praising the guides and the mix of wildlife, buggies and sandboarding, while asking for more time at Huacachina and longer buggy or sandboard sessions. If time on the sand is the priority, Lima Experience and Peru Hop both run two-hour sessions.
What Is and Is Not in the Fare
The option you choose changes more here than on most listings, so match it to what you actually need.
| Item | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport, guide, tasting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adventure sports (buggy + sandboard) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hotel pickup in Miraflores | No | Yes | Yes |
| All entrance tickets | No | Yes | Yes |
| Quebranta lunch (starter, main, soft drink) | No | No | Yes |
Who This Tour Suits
Book it if you want the dunes included at the low end of the price range and you are comfortable meeting at the JW Marriott. Read the option carefully: at option 1 the tickets are yours to pay, which is the same trap the Day Tours Peru listing sets in the other direction. The listing also asks for a WhatsApp number at booking so the operator can reach you the night before.
Compared side by side with the other eleven: every guided Huacachina day trip from Lima.
How the Day Runs
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04:00–05:00
Pickups
Meeting point at the JW Marriott Miraflores; hotel pickup on options 2 and 3.
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06:00
Artisan bakery
Free time for breakfast fresh from the oven, at your own cost.
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09:30–11:30
Ballestas Islands
Sea lions, penguins and guano birds from the boat.
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13:00–14:30
Winery and pisco restaurant
Tasting of piscos, wines and mistelas; lunch included on option 3.
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15:00–17:00
Huacachina
Buggy or tubular with sandboarding, then time at the lagoon.
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21:30
Back in Lima
Drop-off where you boarded, after a service stop.
Reading the Three Options Before You Pay
The options on this listing are not tiers of comfort, they are tiers of what is paid for. Option 1 gives you the coach, the guide, the tasting and the adventure sports. Option 2 adds hotel pickup and every entrance ticket.
Option 3 adds the Quebranta lunch. Booking option 1 and expecting the tickets to be covered is the single mistake this listing invites.
What the tickets actually are
The reserve ticket at the Ballestas sector, the boarding fee at the Paracas pier and the entry at the oasis — together roughly S/35 to S/41 for a foreign adult, payable in cash in soles. On option 1 they are yours; on options 2 and 3 they are not. Against a $10 gap between options, that is close to a wash, which is why option 2 is usually the sensible pick here.
The bakery stop nobody else has
Around six in the morning the coach stops at an artisan bakery, with free time to buy breakfast straight out of the oven. It is a small thing, and it is the only listing on this page that builds a real breakfast stop into the schedule rather than a service-station pause.
Booking Notes for This Departure
The operator runs its communication through WhatsApp, and the listing asks for a number at booking.
| Detail | What the listing says |
|---|---|
| Meeting point | JW Marriott Miraflores; hotel pickup on options 2 and 3 |
| Pickups | 04:00 to 05:00 approximately |
| Adventure sports | Tubular or buggy plus sandboard, included in every option |
| Photos | Tour photos included |
| Return | Lima about 21:30, at your boarding point |
| Not suitable for | Pregnant travellers, back problems, travellers prone to seasickness |
What travellers ask for
The platform's own summary of a year of reviews reports praise for the guides and the mix of wildlife and dunes, alongside a repeated wish for longer at Huacachina and a longer buggy session. If that is your priority, Lima Experience and Peru Hop both run two-hour dune sessions.
Questions About This Tour
Is the dune buggy included in the base fare here?
Yes — adventure sports, the tubular or buggy with a sandboard, are listed as included. It is the entrance tickets and hotel pickup that require option 2 or 3.
What is the artisan bakery stop?
A short stop around 06:00 on the way south, with free time to buy fresh breakfast. It is optional and paid by you.
Why does the operator ask for a WhatsApp number?
The listing asks for one at booking so the operator can confirm details with you before the departure.
Is this tour suitable if I get seasick?
The listing states it is not suitable for travellers prone to seasickness, or for pregnant travellers and people with back problems.
Which option should I book on this tour?
Option 2 in most cases: for about $10 more than the base it covers hotel pickup and every entrance ticket, and the tickets alone run S/35 to S/41 in cash.
Is breakfast included?
No, but the coach stops at an artisan bakery around 06:00 with free time to buy it — the only scheduled breakfast stop among the tours compared here.
What is the best tour company for Peru on this route?
There is no single best tour company for Peru here — eight operators run the same corridor. Peru Hop has the largest coaches, Lima Experience the smallest groups, Turismo iPeru the most complete cheap fare, and this operator puts the dunes in the base price.
What Travellers Said
The one day tour was great! Dhana is an amazing guide.
Short excerpts from dated, verified reviews on this listing.
Page last reviewed September 2026. Price, rating and review count read from the listing on September 2026. Prices, availability and terms are set by the operator and confirmed at checkout.
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