Paracas Full-Day Tour: Ballestas Islands and National Reserve
Discover Paracas by sea and land in a single day: a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands and a tour of the National Reserve to Lagunillas.
Highlights
- Ballestas Islands in the Morning
- Playa Roja and Scenery of the Reserve
- Tickets and guided tours in Spanish or English
Service Details
- Type of experience: Hour-long tour
- Duration: 6 hours
- Departure from: Paracas
- Group: Large
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Departure time: 8:00 a.m.
- Guide: Spanish–English Guide
Overview
The Paracas Full-Day Tour combines a visit to the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve. The first part of the tour takes place on a speedboat, passing by the Candelabro and offering views of rock formations, sea lions, penguins, and birds, depending on their presence.
After returning to El Chaco and some free time, the group meets at the office to continue through the reserve. The route includes the La Catedral, Playa Roja, and Lagunillas areas, where there will be a lunch break (at the passenger’s expense). The tour includes a guide in Spanish or English, shared transportation, admission tickets, and the activities listed.
Restrictions: The tour operator does not allow children under one year of age on the Ballestas tour. During Holy Week and National Holidays, the tour ends 30 minutes early, according to the published terms and conditions.
Itinerary
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7:30 a.m.
Reception in Paracas
Pickup at the Paracas terminal or at the Paracas Explorer office.
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7:45 a.m.
Transfer to the pier
Transfer to the pier to organize boarding.
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8:00 a.m.
Tour of the Ballestas Islands
Boat tour of El Candelabro and the Ballestas Islands, with marine wildlife spotting as available.
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10:00 a.m.
Return to El Chaco
Return to the starting point at the end of the glider ride.
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Free time
Free time to stroll along El Chaco Boulevard or relax.
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Meeting at the office
Meeting at the office to begin the overland tour.
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11:00 a.m.
Tour of the National Reserve
Visit the La Catedral area, Playa Roja, and the reserve's landscapes before arriving at Lagunillas.
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1:30 p.m.
Lunch in Lagunillas
Lunch break in Lagunillas; meals are paid for separately.
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3:00 p.m.
Return from the tour
I return to the starting point at the end of the tour of the reserve.
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End of service
End of the day in Paracas.
What's Included
Includes
- Spanish - English guide.
- Personalized attention.
- Life jacket.
- Shared service.
- Pick up from the Paracas bus terminal or hotel.
- Ballestas Island Tour.
- Paracas National Reserve Tour (group service)
- Revenue tickets.
Does not include
- Extras.
- Food.
Recommendations
- Windproof jacket.
- Hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Bathing suit and towel.
- Dark glasses.
- Rehydrating drinks.
- Slippers.
- Camera.
- Warm clothes during the winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it includes the tour to the Ballestas Islands, the group tour of the National Reserve, and admission tickets.
No. The itinerary includes a stop in Lagunillas, but meals are not included.
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