Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve Day Trip

Sea lions, penguins, pelicans and many more animals await on our unforgettable day trip to the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve from Lima!

Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve Day Trip

30 minutes before the designated time, we'll meet at the Cruz del Sur bus station in Lima. From there, we'll set off on a 4-hour bus ride to Paracas.

The guide will meet you at the station in Paracas. We will board a bus to the harbor and then take a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands. Watch for wildlife upon arrival.

We will observe colonies of sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and various endemic birds. During the trip, we will also see the Paracas Candelabra, a geoglyph linked to the famous Nazca Lines.

After 2 hours, we will return to the mainland and proceed to the Paracas National Reserve. We will explore its salt roads and see the flamingos in their habitat. Our next stop will be Lagunillas Beach to appreciate the landscape.

The guide will say their goodbyes and take us back to the station in Paracas. We will return to the Cruz del Sur station in Lima, concluding the day trip 16.5 hours later.