Top South Coast Outdoor Activities

Don’t let limited time in Lima stop you visiting Huacachina and Paracas. See the desert oasis and natural hotspots on a full-day tour, ideal for travelers short on time. After traveling to Paracas, you’ll embark on a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, regularly compared to the Galapagos Island, to see colonies of sea lions and seals. Then, explore Huacachina desert in a dune buggy and go sand boarding. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

A great adventure, full of adrenaline and fun. You will enjoy along the national Reserve with experienced guides.

Expand your awareness of Peruvian nature and culture on this tour to the Ballestas Islands from Lima. Take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands and tour the Paracas National Reserve in the afternoon before going back to Lima.

We are one of the first companies working with buggy tours in the desert of Huacachina. All of our drives have a lot of experience and will take you through the dunes to have a good time and enjoy the sandboarding.

"Fly above Paracas as the birds do, you don’t need to know anything about flying, the pilot will take care of all, just walk, fly and enjoy. Paragliding is the most simple and free way to fly; no sounds or vibrations, just you and the wind. Paracas has never been seen in such a wide beauty, no matter if you fly from the mountain or from the beach, Paracas from the sky… will amaze you!

Our surf lessons service has as a differential advantage, the techniques to be used by certified teachers, totally new equipment, new Vissla brand wetsuits, training tables and carbon fiber, photography and video analysis.

Visit the best wine cellars and distillery of Piscos in the city of Ica and then have fun in the incredible experience in Dune Buggy through the Huacachina desert.

For those who want a more elevated experience in the Huacachina desert oasis, this glamping experience is a great option. Guests can enjoy the same activities as other Huacachina desert tours, including sandboarding and a dune buggy, but have the added benefit of staying overnight in a spacious tent right on the dunes.

Take a break from the city life of Cusco and spend time in the great outdoors on this horseback riding tour. Join a small group and mount your steed for a leisurely ride to the sacred Temple of the Moon. Learn about the celebrated rituals of the Incas and then head to Chacan Mountain, all known as the “Devil’s Balcony, for sweeping views of Cusco.

This is the school of the 4 time sandboard world champion and the only professional athlete from Perú who competes in snowboarding around the world.

Huacachina is a desert oasis right located in southwestern Peru that attracts thrill-seekers of all ages. Join a small group and experience the fun during this evening excursion. Climb aboard your buggy and buckle up for a thrilling ride zipping around the towering dunes of Huacachina. Then, hop out and try your hand at sandboarding before heading back to the village.

Enjoy a short excursion during your time at port to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve by speedboat. See the iconic Candelabra geoglyph carved into the side of a mountain and observe the native flora and fauna of the area, including sea lions, as you navigate through the caves. Receive a personalized experience with a private guide and learn about the Paracas area before rejoining your ship.

The Ballestas Islands in Paracas are an iconic Peruvian sight, but they can only be seen from a tour boat—unless you’re up for an 8-hour swim. Among the islands' usual inhabitants, which you may spot on this tour, are penguins, sea lions, and Peruvian boobies. Along the way, enjoy the view of the mysterious candelabra carved into the hillside, and perhaps offer your own theory as to its unknown origin. Speedboat transportation, pickup and drop-off from accommodations, and occasional bird guano included.

Explore the coastal Paracas National Reserve in a dune buggy that takes adventurous travelers to parts of the park that can’t be reached by car or on foot. With two people to a buggy, you can tour the park alongside your partner or friend while a guide leads the convoy to multiple scenic viewpoints and photo spots. This is a private tour for just you and a partner.

Venture off the beaten path and pay a visit to the remote Canyon of the Lost, located just outside Ica, on this full-day excursion. Join a small group and spend the day discovering ancient fossils, saltpeters, and the depths of the canyon. As you walk, your guide sheds light on the geological history of the area that stretches back over 10 million years.

Get up close and personal with the rich array of marine life that inhabits the waters and rocky shores of Peru during this full-day trip to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve. Start your morning with a boat ride to the Ballesta Islands, stopping to check out the Candelabra geoglyph and observe the wild array of species like Humboldt penguins, Peruvian boobies (birds), sea lions and sometimes even dolphins that inhabit the area. In the afternoon continue your trip at Paracas National Reserve, observing the area’s Andean flamingos, whales, and other wildlife. Your trip also includes the services of a guide.

Tubular and Sandboard Tour from Ica. You are going to live an adventure through the Ica desert in tubular cars, going up and down dunes and having the opportunity to practice the table in the sand (sandboarding), if you choose this tour at the end of the day you will have the option to enjoy the fall from the sun from the Iqueño desert.

See the best of southern Peru without having to worry about planning your tours and transfers on a 2-day tour that’s ideal for time-pressed travelers. Highlights include sand boarding in the desert oasis of Huacachina, a scenic flight over the Nazca lines and a cruise of the Ballestas islands, known as the Galapagos of Peru. Plus, exploring with a guide allows you to overcome the language barrier.

If you’re landing at San Martin Port, don’t miss the chance to see the Ballestas Islands and their native wildlife. Observe penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and more during this short excursion. Take off in a speedboat and pass the famous Candelabra geoglyph that can be spotted on the hill, believed to be part of the mysterious Nazca Lines, before heading to the islands to explore the sea caves. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

Huacachina Tours, offers luxury camps with all the comforts, we offer this in Tents imported from 4 SIBLEY model stations and the quotas are limited for reservations, below we offer the description of the camp which can be modified according to the needs of our clients and offered in shared service every Saturday.

The UNESCO–listed Nazca Lines are considered among Peru’s must-see sites of interest, but organizing airport transfers and flights to see them independently can be a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Nazca hotel and transfer to the airport with ease. Take to the skies with your pilot and admire uninterrupted views over features including the astronaut, the condor, the hands, the spider, and the tree.

Come and enjoy an impressive Full day tour through one of the deepest canyons in the world. Disconnect at least one day from the city and fully enjoy the nature that surrounds this valley. Our guide will show you all the beauties such as the huge birds, beautiful alpacas and vicuñas and more than 79 different types of cactus. Our tour starts very early to be able to arrive on time at the Condor's Cross and watch the condors flying over our heads, follow our route to different tiny towns and of course visit the relaxing hot springs. After lunch in Chivay we will take you by bus straight to Puno where you will be drop off at your hotel if it's in the center of the city. Do not miss it and book now. It will be an unforgettable experience!

Come and enjoy this fascinating experience through Huacachina's desert in an off-road vehicle Polaris. The guides will accompany and lead the group to ensure a fun and safe experience. Before the start of the experience a quick walk around of the vehicle will be given as well as a full safety protocol. Your LifeRush tour guide will get you and your guests familiar with your off-road vehicles and go over what to expect throughout the tour. You will get a sense vehicle's performance while having fun and also remaining safe. You will have some time to do sandboarding or you can rent proffesional equipment such as snowboards or skies and bring them to the tour. This experience last 1 hour!

The adventurous can try something new in Peru during this half-day sand boarding or sand skiing experience on the Huacachina Dunes near Ica. Get professional instruction and gear fitting, then take a buggy ride to the top of the dunes to experience the rush of skiing or boarding on sand instead of snow.