Arch-shaped rock formation in the Ballestas Islands with clear blue water underneath on a sunny day, Paracas Full Day tour.
A lone person walking along the edge of a stunning beach with dark red sands adjacent to the desert in Paracas National Reserve.
A group of tourists on a boat passing through a natural rock archway in the Ballestas Islands, enjoying the Paracas Full Day tour
A smiling couple in life jackets on a boat with a natural rock arch in the background during the Paracas Full Day tour
A single sea lion lounging on red rocky cliffs by the sea in the Paracas National Reserve, Paracas Full Day tour.
Rocky landscape and ocean view from a boat in the Ballestas Islands, part of the Paracas Full Day experience
A couple sitting on a sandy cliff overlooking the waves and a beautiful beach in the Paracas National Reserve, Paracas Full Day tour.
A group of sea lions resting on a pebbled beach in the Ballestas Islands, part of the Paracas Full Day tour.
A pelican flying low over a sandy road in the Paracas National Reserve, with desert dunes in the background, Paracas Full Day tour.
approaching the rugged rock formations of the Ballestas Islands on a clear day, Paracas Full Day tour.
  1. Arch-shaped rock formation in the Ballestas Islands with clear blue water underneath on a sunny day, Paracas Full Day tour.
  2. A lone person walking along the edge of a stunning beach with dark red sands adjacent to the desert in Paracas National Reserve.
  3. A group of tourists on a boat passing through a natural rock archway in the Ballestas Islands, enjoying the Paracas Full Day tour
  4. A smiling couple in life jackets on a boat with a natural rock arch in the background during the Paracas Full Day tour
  5. A single sea lion lounging on red rocky cliffs by the sea in the Paracas National Reserve, Paracas Full Day tour.
  6. Rocky landscape and ocean view from a boat in the Ballestas Islands, part of the Paracas Full Day experience
  7. A couple sitting on a sandy cliff overlooking the waves and a beautiful beach in the Paracas National Reserve, Paracas Full Day tour.
  8. A group of sea lions resting on a pebbled beach in the Ballestas Islands, part of the Paracas Full Day tour.
  9. A pelican flying low over a sandy road in the Paracas National Reserve, with desert dunes in the background, Paracas Full Day tour.
  10. approaching the rugged rock formations of the Ballestas Islands on a clear day, Paracas Full Day tour.

Paracas Full Day – Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve

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Join our full-day tour to Paracas, the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve. Discover wildlife, ancient geoglyphs, and stunning landscapes. Includes guide, transportation, and pick up at your stay in Ica/Huacachina.

Key details of this tour

Difficulty: Easy
Pick-up time: 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM
Duration in days: 1
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Easy

Difficulty

06:30-07:00

Pick-up time

1

Duration in days

06:30-16:30

Duration in hours

Paracas Full Day – Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve trip details

Paracas Full Day – Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve itinerary

Morning

  • Start: We pick you up from where you’re staying in Ica/Huacachina between 6:30 and 7:00 am and drive to Paracas for the full day tour. Then, we take a boat for a 1.5-hour trip to the Ballestas Islands.
  • Visiting Ballestas Islands:
    • Boat trip: Enjoy a guided boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, with life jackets provided.
    • Candelabra of Paracas: See the famous big drawing in the sand, known as the Candelabra.
    • Rock formations: Look at cool shapes in the rocks, including one that looks like Jesus.
    • Sea lions: Watch where sea lions take care of their babies.
    • Birds: See lots of different sea birds.
    • Humboldt penguins: Spot these special penguins.

Lunch time during Paracas Full Day tour:

  • Lagunilla Beach restaurant: Have lunch for an hour at a beach restaurant, trying local seafood (not included).

Afternoon:

  • Paracas National Reserve:
    • Red beach and flamingos: Go to the Red Beach and look for flamingos.
    • La Mina Beach: Spend 40 minutes here to swim and take pictures.
  • Back to Ica: We head back to Ica around 4:30 pm.

Note: The itinerary is subject to change. Times are approximate and may vary.

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