Sea Lions and Sand Dunes
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Lima – Islas Ballestas – Huacachina
This morning you’ll be picked up at your hotel in Lima by your private driver for the day, ready to set off along the atmospheric coastal road, often shrouded in an eerie sea mist. When you reach the small harbour of Paracas, you’ll hop on a boat bound for the Islas Ballestas. As you approach the islands you’ll be hit by a wave of barking noise and a serious whiff of sea lions. It’s a wildlife assault on the senses.
Peru’s answer to the Galapagos, these tiny islands are completely overrun by animals, from seals to iguanas and from pelicans to penguins. A riot of noise, activity, splashing and earthy smells, the islands are protected by law and reserved wholly for the wildlife. You’ll circle them by boat, passing just metres from basking sea lions. It’s a wonderful way to spend a morning.
Peru’s answer to the Galapagos, these tiny islands are completely overrun by animals, from seals to iguanas and from pelicans to penguins. A riot of noise, activity, splashing and earthy smells, the islands are protected by law and reserved wholly for the wildlife. You’ll circle them by boat, passing just metres from basking sea lions. It’s a wonderful way to spend a morning.
Day 2-3 – Huacachina – Arequipa
You’ll have most of your second day free to explore Huacachina, sand-boarding down dunes or visiting the archaeological museum. For something different, drop in on the wineries and pisco-producing factories of Ica, just 4km up the road, and sit back with the national drink of Peru. When late afternoon rolls around, you’ll be transferred to nearby Ica, where you’ll board the overnight sleeper bus to Arequipa.
Accommodation
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