Peru · Wildlife

Paracas with Ballestas Islands Tour Package

3 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paracas. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the coastal scenery of the Paracas National Reserve
  • 02 Visit the Ballestas Islands to spot sea lions, penguins, and seabirds
  • 03 Enjoy a buggy ride through the Paracas desert dunes
  • 04 Try sandboarding in the desert
  • 05 Stay 2 nights in Paracas with breakfast included
  • 06 Round-trip transfers in Paracas included

Escape the city and discover the coastal beauty of Paracas on this 3-day getaway from Lima. Enjoy warm weather, scenic beaches, and time to explore the striking landscapes of the Paracas National Reserve, where desert and ocean meet.

Your experience also includes a visit to the Ballestas Islands, known for their dramatic rock formations and rich marine wildlife. To round out the adventure, head into the Paracas desert for an exciting buggy ride and sandboarding session across the dunes.

On this visit, you can observe abundant marine life, such as sea lions, penguins, and a large variety of seabirds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Lima, Ballestas Islands, Paracas
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

DAY 1 Arrival in Paracas

 Arrival to the bus station at Paracas and transfer to the hotel. 

Paracas National Reserve

Then, you will visit the Paracas National Reserve, and explore along its beaches. Within the reserve, you can appreciate beautiful coast landscapes and the ocean. Free afternoon so you can enjoy the place. Overnight at hotel.

2
Day 02

DAY 2 Ballestas Island

In the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel for the excursion to the Ballestas Islands. On this visit, you can observe abundant marine life, such as sea lions, penguins, and a large variety of seabirds. 

Buggy and Sandboard

At the end, we will start a tour in the amazing Paracas desert dunes. We will travel in buggies and we will practice sandboard. Overnight in Paracas.

3
Day 03

DAY 3 Departure from Paracas

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the bus station for your return to Lima. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Paracas. 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round trip transfers in Paracas
  • Standard hotel with breakfast included

What's Not Included

  • Ticket entrance to Julio C. Tello Museum at the Paracas National Reserve.
  • Touristic bus Lima / Paracas / Lima

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Rates not valid for holidays such as Easter, National Holidays (July 28 and 29), Christmas and New Year.
  • Pick up from the Paracas bus station to centrally located hotels

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Paracas.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Paracas.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Paracas..

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