Paracas & Huacachina

• 📸 PARACAS NATIONAL PARK & HUACACHINA DESERT EXPEDITION

  A Private Photography Adventure from Coast to Dunes

  Discover Peru’s wild coastlines and golden deserts in a completely private, photo-focused expedition like no other. This journey combines dramatic ocean cliffs, rolling sand dunes, and the star-filled silence of the desert—with the freedom to shoot, explore, and create without the rush of standard tours.

  Led by a professional photography guide, this experience is built for those who crave unique light, raw landscapes, and real moments—from sunset shoots to Milky Way compositions, wildlife spotting, and even a luxury dinner under the stars.

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  🌟 Highlights of the Experience

  ✔ Enjoy Paracas & Huacachina far from the crowds—a true photography expedition
  ✔ Sunset shoot from a remote dune—golden hour from one of the highest points in the desert
  ✔ Improve your photography with personalized mentoring from your guide
  ✔ Optional Add-On: Explore the Ballestas Islands by private boat, perfect for wildlife photography
  ✔ Optional Add-On: Private dune dinner experience followed by a night shoot under the stars—a once-in-a-lifetime setting for portraits and astro

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  🕒 Itinerary – Flexible & Fully Tailored

  📌 Morning – Private pick-up from Lima or surrounding areas
  📌 Optional: Visit the Ballestas Islands on a private boat tour for wildlife photography
  📌 Midday – Explore Paracas National Reserve – stunning red cliffs, dunes, and seascapes
  📌 Afternoon – Head to Huacachina oasis, relax and prep for sunset
  📌 Sunset – Private buggy ride to a remote dune for golden hour photography
  📌 Evening Options:

  • Return to Lima

  • OR add-on: Private dune dinner under the stars followed by a night and astro photography session

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  📷 Designed for Photographers

  📸 Landscape & desert textures
  📸 Wildlife (Ballestas Islands add-on)
  📸 Astrophotography & long exposure
  📸 Sunset light theory & composition
  📸 Night portraits by firelight or starlight (during dune dinner add-on)

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  🎒 What’s Included

  ✅ Private transport
  ✅ Private buggy in Huacachina
  ✅ Entry to Paracas National Reserve and other desert sites
  ✅ Professional photographer guide
  ✅ All entrance tickets

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  ➕ Optional Add-Ons

  ➕ Ballestas Islands Private Boat Tour – $250 USD per person (min 2 people)
  Explore Peru’s “mini Galapagos” in a fully private boat for better angles, comfort, and flexibility. Great for wildlife and seascape photography.

  ➕ Nazca Lines over flights from Pisco Airport. 1h30 flight—window seat assured – 340 USD per person

  ➕ Dune Dinner Experience + Night Photography – $240 USD per person (min 2 people)
  Dine under the stars in a spectacular private setup in the dunes, then enjoy a night/astro photography session with expert guidance. Includes gourmet dinner, setup, fire, and all logistics. A truly unforgettable moment.

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  🧳 What to Bring

  ✔ Clothing for both warm days and cold nights
  ✔ Comfortable shoes for walking in sand
  ✔ Camera, tripod, ND filters, spare batteries
  ✔ Headlamp for night sessions

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  💰 Pricing (All Ages)

  💲 1 person – $790 USD
  💲 2 people – $450 USD per person
  💲 3+ people – $400 USD per person
  ➕ Ballestas Private Boat – $150 USD per person

  ➕ Nazca Lines over flights from Pisco Airport. 1.5-hour flight—window seat assured – 350 USD per person

  ➕ Private Dune Dinner + Night Photography – $180 USD per person
  📩 Larger group? Contact us for a custom quote

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  📅 Book Your Epic Desert & Coast Photo Expedition

  📧 Email: [email protected]
  🌐 Website: www.andeanphotoexpeditions.com

ITINERARY

This Expedition will take you to the amazing Paracas National Park, with its Ballestas Islands.

But also to the only desert oasis in South America.

This is an amazing opportunity for you to practice and learn more about Landscape photography and Wildlife Photography.

Private transportation and a private boat for the Ballestas Islands are available. Please check our options at the bottom of the page.

INCLUDES

• Private transport and private Buggy in Huacachina
• Entry tickets to the national parks.
• All entry tickets for other places visited.
• Photography guide.

ADD-ONS

• Private Boat for the Ballestas Islands

WHAT TO BRING

• Clothes for all conditions, the weather can be very warm and very cold by night in the desert, it’s best to be prepared!
• Comfortable walking shoes. Although no strenuous hiking is involved its always recommendable to wear sensible footwear.
• Camera gear, spare batteries, SD cards etc.

PRICES (ALL AGES)

1 person : $790 USD

2 people : $450 USD per person

3+ people : $400 USD per person

Bigger group? Ask for our group prices.