Ultimate Comfort: Lima to Huacachina, Ballestas and Vineyard

Rudi and the driver ( sorry I forgot his name) were so friendly, knowledgeable, and provided a very safe environment for me to have an amazing day. They immediately put me at ease. What an amazing adventure. Thank you so very much Robert

We had an excellent tour experience with our guide Rudy and driver Rodolfo. We learned a lot about Perú’s culture and history. The ride went smooth; Rodolfo is a careful driver. Rudy made sure we were attended speedily in the Ballestas Islands’ tour were we boarded a motorboat with other tourists, and was there waiting for us when we returned. The boat trip was superb- got to see many different birds and sea lions. The buggy ride in Huacachina was a lot of fun; safe riding. Lunch went well with typical food at a nearby restaurant. Wine & pizco tasting was interesting. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience.

This day starts early, around 4:30 a.m., because of the travel time involved. No worries, however, as there are plenty of opportunities for a break. If you go with Travel Buddies Peru, you'll be treated like royalty--they use their own private transport which sure beats a big tour bus. It was perfect. The boat trip from Paracas out to the Ballestas Islands is stunning--nothing will prepare you for the beauty of the rocky islands, the birds, penguins, and sea lions and fur seals. At Huacachina, you'll climb a sand dune for a little bit until you reach the area where the dune buggies are located. Each cart seats about 10 people; once one is full, out you go into the magnificent, gorgeous sand dunes around the Huacachina oasis. The dune buggies ride is not for the faint of heart--it's likely wilder than any roller coaster you've ever been on, but wow was it fun! If you'd like, the driver also carries "surfboards" to slide down the dunes for a while during a stop along the way. Finally, enjoy the beautiful vineyards and products at a top-class winery. If you're hungry, they have an excellent restaurant serving a wide variety of local cuisine (and cuisine only found in southern parts of Peru). The staff at the winery and distillery will offer lots of great information about the distillation process for making pisco, and you'll get the chance to sample many different kinds (and wine also). I do highly recommend having some lunch in their restaurant before the presentation of the wines and piscos. My guide for the day was Aymen--he's one of the best guides and buddies you could ever find. Not only is he a knowledgeable and capable professional, he treats you with care with lots of attention to detail. He made sure I was comfortable and happy during the ENTIRE day, and we spent 14 hours together! You want someone like him helping you out. He is also an excellent, safe driver in a very nice SUV. He speaks several languages fluently, including Spanish, French, English and Arabic. In short, if you have an extra day in Lima, make sure not to miss out on this exciting tour! I love how well I was taken care of by Travel Buddies during my time in Peru.