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, hotel pickup will be at 9 am in Paracas, followed by transportation to the port for a speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands. The boat trip allows for viewing local wildlife, including sea lions, birds, and Humboldt penguins. The tour also includes a pass by the Paracas Candelabra, a 2000-year-old figure with mysterious origins, with discussions about its theories.

After a break, the tour continues on land at the Paracas National Reserve. Visitors will stop at the Interpretation Centre to learn about local flora and fauna and view the Cathedral, a rock formation that symbolizes 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 a pickup service from the main hotels in Paracas, including 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.