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 for the speedboat to the Ballestas Islands. During the boat trip, we'll observe wildlife, including sea lions, birds, and Humboldt penguins. We will also cruise past the Paracas Candelabra, a 2000-year-old figure with mysterious origins, discussing its various theories.

After a short break, our tour continues on land at the Paracas National Reserve. We will visit the Interpretation Centre to learn about the native plants and wildlife. The tour will include a stroll to see the remains of the Cathedral, a significant rock formation.

The tour will conclude with visits to the Red Beach and Yumaque Beach, followed by drop-off 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; as well as pickup from the bus station.