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 ride to the Ballestas Islands. During the boat trip, you will see a variety of wildlife including sea lions, birds, and Humboldt penguins. The tour will also include views of the Paracas Candelabra, a figure with mysterious origins over 2000 years old, with discussions on various theories surrounding it.

After a brief pause, continue to explore the Paracas National Reserve on land. Visit the Interpretation Centre to learn about the native plants and wildlife, and see the remains of the Cathedral, a rock formation that symbolizes Peru. 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 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.