How to get from lima to huacachina: Guide 2020

Planning to go to Huacachina on your next trip? Do not know how to get to this beautiful oasis? Know how to get from Lima to Huacachina this 2020.

Surely many of us have already seen spectacular photos of this oasis or heard a story from a friend of ours about how great this destination is. Huacachina is nowadays a very popular destination in Peru. There is no way to miss the chance to visit such a unique place when traveling around Peru.

A beautiful oasis surrounded by a desert, tropical weather, huge dunes, bars, restaurants, everything you could ever imagine in one place. Even though Huacachina itself is not as big as other destinations, you will have plenty of things to do and explore. Fun and adventure are guaranteed so do not hesitate including Huacachina in your travel plans, you won’t regret it.

Now, if you are thinking of going to Huacachina and still have no idea how to get there, in this post we will show you the best way to get to this oasis. The easy, fast, and most importantly safe way to ensure the best experience ever.

Huacachina is a destination not pretty far from Lima so it won’t take you so long to get there. However, there are some things you might need to consider as the best option will vary.

Private car

Certainly one of the easiest ways, just take the Panamericana Highway until reaching kilometer 256 (Ica city). The ride lasts around 3:40 hours so go well prepared and do not forget to bring a GPS. Finally in Ica, you have to take the road to Huacachina and you will arrive in 10 minutes to the oasis.

Bus Company

This option is way more complex as you will need to take more than one vehicle. The first thing to do is to take a taxi from your hotel/hostel to Javier Prado terminal. Then you will have to take the bus from the terminal towards Ica. Once in Ica, you have to take a taxi to Huacachina as buses are not allowed to enter the oasis. The bus ride lasts approximately 4:30 hours. Note that you will have to repeat this procees for the way back.

Although this is a very common way to get to Huacachina, it could become somewhat confusing for a tourist. Plus, you risk getting lost along the way if you don’t know the place very well.

Among the costs you have to consider are:

• Taxi to the terminal: 5.00 USD (might vary depending on your location)
• One way bus ticket: 15.00 USD (might vary depending on the bus company)
• Taxi from ica to huacachina: 3.00 USD
• Taxi from huacachina to ica: 3.00 USD
• Return bus ticket: 15 USD (might vary depending on the bus company)
• Taxi from the terminal to your hotel/hostel: 5.00 USD (might vary depending on your location)

Peru Hop

One of the easiest ways to get to Huacachina is traveling with this company. Peru Hop is a bus company focused on providing quality services to its users. Apart from having certain benefits, the company makes the trip very rewarding.

Its departures are practically daily from Lima and the tour they offer is perfectly set for people who travel for the first time in Peru. Here is a list of what is involved in your trip to Huacachina

Note: The great thing about this service is that you don’t have to worry about carrying your bags since they don’t have lugagge restrictions. 

Pickups and dropoffs:

There is no need to worry about taking a taxi to get to a terminal. Peru Hop provides pickups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores, Barranco, and some parts of Lima center and San Isidro. On the way back,they also drop you off at your hotel/hostel.

Total package tour:

The company offers this tour as a total package, therefore, once you get the ticket you will have everything set for that day. This includes transport, pickups and dropoffs, tours, and a guide on board. This way, you can save time and you don’t have to worry about missing a tour or forgetting to book something. Plus, you can get to meet other travelers along the way as the tour always runs with a big group of people each day.

Guide on board:

There is no better way to know a place than with a local guide that takes you to those hidden places. With Peru Hop, you can travel along with a guide that will give you the tips and assists you in anything you might require. More than a guide is a friend that talks about his culture and traditions. This is one of the factors Peru Hop has gained popularity lately and you can confirm that as its users post excellent reviews every day.

Safety first:

There is no doubt we always look for to get the best experience. Safeness is a very important factor nowadays and this is what Peru Hop has provided all these years of operation. All drivers, guides, operators that work with this company are trained professionals who make every trip the best.

If this post was of your interest, you can click here for further information about where to stay in Huacachina.