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, pickup from your hotel in Paracas will be at 9 am, followed by a trip to the port for a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands. During the boat trip, observe diverse wildlife including sea lions, birds, and Humboldt penguins. The tour also includes views of the Paracas Candelabra, a geoglyph with origins dating over 2000 years, alongside discussions on its theories.

After a break, the tour resumes on land, exploring the Paracas National Reserve. Highlights include the Interpretation Centre to learn about local flora and fauna, and the Cathedral, a significant rock formation in Peru.

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

Hotel pickup

This excursion includes pickup 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.