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, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Paracas at 9 am and taken to the port for a speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands. The boat trip allows you to observe wildlife, including sea lions, birds, and Humboldt penguins. You will also see the Paracas Candelabra, an ancient figure whose origins remain a mystery, thought to be over 2000 years old.

After a short break, the tour continues on land at the Paracas National Reserve. You will visit the Interpretation Centre to learn about native species and see the Cathedral, a significant rock formation in Peru. The tour concludes with visits to Red Beach and Yumaque Beach, followed by a drop-off at your hotel in Paracas at 1 pm.

Hotel pickup

This excursion includes 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.