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, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Ica and depart for the El Chaco pier in Paracas.

Once we arrive at this embarkation point, we'll embark on a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands. The tour lasts approximately two hours, during which we'll observe native fauna including Inca terns, sea lions, and Humboldt penguins while passing iconic sites like the Candelabra.

After returning to El Chaco pier, you'll have free time for breakfast or a stroll before heading to the Paracas National Reserve. We will visit the viewpoints of La Catedral, Punta Santa María, and Playa Roja, as well as stop at Lagunilla Beach for lunch at your leisure, and at La Mina Beach.

We will conclude the tour with a return to Ica by 16:30.

Options

You can enhance your experience with the following options:

Paracas National Reserve by minibuggy

You can drive minibuggies through the Paracas National Reserve for two hours. Each minibuggy accommodates up to two people. After the tour, enjoy free time for lunch at El Chaco pier, with return to Ica at 4:30 pm.

Paracas National Reserve by quad

This option follows the same itinerary, but you will tour the reserve by quad for two hours. Note that each vehicle is for one person, though children can ride with parents aged at least 5 years.

Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels in the center of Ica. For hotels outside the city (e.g., Hotel Hacienda San Juan), we will arrange pickup at Plaza de Armas in Ica.