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, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Paracas at 9 am and proceed to the port for a speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands. During the trip, we'll observe various wildlife, including sea lions, birds, and Humboldt penguins. We will also pass by the Paracas Candelabra, a figure carved into the hillside that dates back over 2000 years, discussing its mysterious origins.

After a brief intermission, we will continue the tour at the Paracas National Reserve, visiting the Interpretation Centre to learn about native plants and wildlife. We will also see the remains of the Cathedral, a significant rock formation in Peru.

The tour concludes with visits to the Red Beach and Yumaque Beach, with drop-off at your hotel in Paracas at 1 pm.

Hotel pickup

This excursion includes a 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.