Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve Day Trip

Discover the beautiful Ballestas Islands and explore the magnificent Paracas National Reserve on this day trip from Ica.

Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve Day Trip

Between 6 and 7 am, pickup will occur at your hotel in Ica. Departure will be for the El Chaco pier in Paracas. Upon arrival, a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands will commence. The tour lasts approximately two hours, during which we will pass by significant sights like the Candelabra geoglyph. A variety of wildlife such as Inca terns, pelicans, Humboldt penguins, and sea lions will be observed.

The trip concludes with a return to the El Chaco pier for breakfast or a stroll, followed by a visit to the Paracas National Reserve, including the viewpoints of La Catedral, Punta Santa María, and Playa Roja. A stop at Lagunilla Beach will allow for lunch, after which we will visit La Mina Beach. Return to Ica is scheduled for 4:30 pm.

Options

Enhance your experience with these options:

Paracas National Reserve by minibuggy

This option includes a two-hour tour of the Paracas National Reserve on minibuggies, accommodating up to two people each. After the tour, enjoy free time for lunch at El Chaco pier, with pickup for return to Ica at 4:30 pm.

Paracas National Reserve by quad

This follows the same itinerary as the minibuggy option but utilizes quads for the two-hour tour. Quads are for one person, but children aged 5 or older may ride with parents.

Pickup

Pickup is included from hotels in the center of Ica. For hotels outside the city, pickup will be at Plaza de Armas in Ica.

Important: Minibuggy

Each minibuggy accommodates 2 people. For bookings with an odd number of passengers, a $22.50 supplement is required for individual use of the vehicle, payable on the activity day.