Enjoy two unforgettable days among the sea, desert, culture, and nature. In the Palomino Islands, sail through San Lorenzo, El Frontón, and Cabinzas, admire penguins and guano birds, and swim with sea lions. The next day, explore Paracas with a boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, home to dolphins and exotic birds. Then enjoy the oasis of Huacachina with sandboarding in its dunes and relax on the Wine Route with a tasting of pisco and artisanal wine.
Itineraries:
Itinerary Day 1 - Palomino Island - Swim with Sea Lions:
10:30 am: We'll check in each passenger and give a briefing.
11:00-12:30 pm approx: We'll sail through the San Lorenzo and El Frontón Islands, check out the old prison and the pirate cemetery. We'll admire guano birds, Humboldt penguins, and breathtaking landscapes before swimming alongside sea lions in their natural habitat.
Approx. 12:30-12:50 pm: You'll swim with the impressive sea lions under the supervision of our experts for 20 min.
Around 1:00 pm, we'll head back to the dock.
Around 2:30 pm, the tour wraps up.
Day 2 Itinerary - Paracas, Huacachina, Sandboarding, and Buggies:
4:40 am – We'll leave Lima for Paracas.
8:00 am – Arrive at the tourist pier to board a boat to the Ballestas Islands.
8:30 am – Airboat ride: spot sea lions, Humboldt penguins, birds, and the famous Candelabra.
10:00 am – Tasting of typical Ica sweets like tejas and chocotejas.
12:00 pm – Tubular adventure and sandboarding in the desert dunes.
1:00 pm – Visit the Huacachina Lagoon oasis and enjoy time for a stroll or some shopping.
2:00 pm – Recommended typical lunch (not included).
3:00 pm – Wine and pisco tour with tasting of piscos, wines, liqueurs, and creams.
6:00 pm – Visit an artisanal winery in Chincha with Afro-Peruvian music (weekends only).
9:00 – 10:00 pm – Head back to Lima.
They include:
Palomino Island Tour - Swim with Sea Lions, Includes:
- 3.5-hour tour of the Callao Islands.
- Life jackets.
- Wetsuit for swimming with sea lions (only sizes S, M, and L).
- Bilingual guide.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Marina Club del Callao boarding fee.
- Ministry of the Environment (SERNANP) fee.
Paracas, Huacachina, Sandboarding, and Buggies Tour, Includes:
- Tourist transport (return).
- Accident insurance (SOAT).
- Official Tour Guide.
- Photos and videos.
- Visit the port of Chaco.
- Visit to the Ballestas Islands.
- Yacht ride + life jacket + guide.
- Check out the sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and birds.
- Visit to the candelabra.
- Pisco Route.
- Artisanal winery in Chincha.
- Black music show in Chincha (Saturdays and Sundays).
- Basic first aid kit.
- Tasting of handmade sweets.
- Tubes and Sandboarding.
- Visit the dunes of Ica.
- Visit to the Huacachina lagoon.
- Visit a winery in Ica.
- Wine, pisco, and cream tastings.