If you are planning to visit Peru, the Huacachina Oasis and Paracas tour is an absolute must-do, and I can't recommend it enough! From start to finish, the experience was unforgettable, especially with our incredible guide, Jaime, and our skilled driver, Henry.
Jamie and Henry picked us up at exactly 5:30 a.m. at our hotel in Miraflores at JW Marriott. Jaime went over our itinerary and first stop would be breakfast. I forget the name of the place, but it was amazing. They served some delicious breads and pork sandwiches. Afterwards, we headed towards the Paracas National Reserve where we took a speedboat to see some hieroglyphs before going to ballesta Islands to see the wildlife including- sea lions, penguins and a variety of seabirds. We then made a stop at Tacama Winery and had an amazing lunch. I literally had the best tres leches cake I've ever had in my life here, highly recommend!!!The winery was stunning and we were able to do a pisco and wine tasting and took a lot of great pictures. After lunch we headed off to the Huacachina Oasis to do some sandboarding and dune bugging through the sand.
Let's talk about Huacachina Oasis. It's like stepping into another world, a desert paradise surrounded by towering sand dunes, all centered around the serene, lush Oasis. The dune buggy ride through the desert was a major highlight. Jaime made it even more exciting by providing fascinating insights into the history and formation of the Oasis while keeping the energy high with his fun and engaging personality. We stopped at various points in the dunes for sandboarding, and while it was a bit of a thrill for first-timers like me, Jaime's encourage made it feel like a breeze. The stunning desert sunset over the dunes was breathtaking and a perfect way to wrap up our time there.
Henry, our driver was fantastic. He kept us safe and comfortable throughout the journey, ensuring we're always on time and taken care of.
Overall, this tour is a perfect blend of adventure, nature and cultural insight. Jaime's passion for his country in the region really shown through, I highly recommend this to anyone when looking to explore the beauty of Peru Southern Coast.