Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve

Incredible wildlife and beautiful beaches: discover the natural wonders of Peru on this tour of the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve.

Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve

On the day of your tour, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Paracas at 9 am and set off to the port, where a speedboat will take us to the Ballestas Islands. During our boat trip, we'll see wildlife including sea lions, birds, and Humboldt penguins. We will also cruise past the Paracas Candelabra, known to be over 2000 years old. The tour will provide insights into its mysterious origins.

After a short break, we will explore the Paracas National Reserve and visit the Interpretation Centre to learn about native plants and wildlife. We will also see the remains of the Cathedral, a significant rock formation in Peru.

The tour will conclude with visits to Red Beach and Yumaque Beach, followed by drop-off back at your hotel in Paracas at 1 pm.

Hotel pickup

This excursion includes a pickup service from the main hotels in Paracas: Libertador Luxury, Hotel la Hacienda, Hotel San Agustin, Aranwa Paracas, Hotel Hilton, Gran Palma, Emancipador, Paracas Sunset, Mar Azul, and Gamonal; it also includes pickup from the bus station.