Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve Day Trip

Discover the beautiful Ballestas Islands and explore the magnificent Paracas National Reserve on this day trip from Ica.

Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve Day Trip

Between 6 and 7 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Ica and depart for the El Chaco pier in Paracas. Upon arrival, we will embark on a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, passing by notable landmarks such as the Candelabra, a geoglyph nearly 560 feet (170 meters) tall.

The two-hour voyage allows for wildlife observation, including Inca terns, boobies, seagulls, pelicans, red-legged cormorants, turkey vultures, Humboldt penguins, and sea lions. After the boat tour, we'll return to El Chaco pier for free time for breakfast or a stroll before heading to the Paracas National Reserve. Here, we'll visit the viewpoints of La Catedral, Punta Santa María, and Playa Roja, as well as stop at Lagunilla Beach for a lunch break and visit La Mina Beach.

We will return to Ica by 4:30 pm.

Options

You can enhance your experience with the following options:

Paracas National Reserve by minibuggy

This option includes a two-hour tour through the Paracas National Reserve on minibuggies, accommodating two people per vehicle. Afterward, enjoy free time for lunch at El Chaco pier before returning to Ica at 4:30 pm.

Paracas National Reserve by quad

This option follows the same itinerary but utilizes quads for the two-hour tour. Each quad accommodates one person, but children over 5 years can ride with parents.

Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels in the center of Ica. If your hotel is outside the city, pickup will be at Plaza de Armas in Ica.