Par-02 : Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve – Full Day Escape
Why we love it?
The Par-02: Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve Full Day Escape offers a comprehensive exploration of Peru's stunning coastal landscapes. Over the course of seven hours, participants will visit the Ballestas Islands, known for their diverse marine wildlife, including sea lions and various bird species, before heading to the Paracas National Reserve, a biosphere reserve that showcases unique desert and ocean ecosystems. This tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers seeking an immersive experience in one of Peru's most beautiful natural settings. With a knowledgeable guide fluent in both Spanish and English, travelers will gain insights into the region's ecology and history while enjoying the breathtaking views and vibrant wildlife.
Inclusions
- Spanish/English guide
- Transfer in/out
- Mobility
- Lifevest
Exclusions
- Pier Tourist Taxes to the Ministry of the Environment S/16 & National park entrance ticket S/22
- Food / Lunch
Itinerary
ITINERARY
We pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the new tourist dock in Paracas.
- We will board the glider to begin the almost two-hour excursion to the Ballestas Islands. These beautiful islands serve as home to thousands of migratory birds, who share their habitat with colonies of restless sea lions. We will also observe a diversity of marine fauna, such as Humboldt penguins.
- We return to the dock, you have free time to walk around the bay, take photos, buy crafts or breakfast.
- After, we will take the tour to the Paracas National Reserve, which is the largest natural sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. As a first point we will visit the RNP interpretation center. Then we will head towards the natural rock formation known as THE CATHEDRAL, due to the whimsical shape it has and the spectacular panoramic view.
- We continue with the panoramic visit to the Red . There will be a short walk to the Flamencos viewpoint and the Fusilera Zone where we will observe migratory birds, marine fossils, tirítelas and more.
Finally, we will return to the hotel at approximately 3:00 PM.
Please Note
- It sometimes happens that the sea is too rough to visit the Ballestas Islands by boat. If a weather report announcing a storm, we may cancel the boat tour around the Ballestas Islands for security reasons. In this case a financial reimbursement will be refunded to you.------For hotels far from Chaco, you must add S/ 40 soles for the pick-up or return to your hotel (price up to 3 people) and for the bus station S/ 30 soles for the pick-up or return (price up to 3 people).-----Reservations can be made until 6:00 PM the day before departure. If you wish to make a reservation after this deadline, please contact us to confirm availability. Agency's opening hours on the contact page.
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 3 days before start
Non-refundable after 3 days before start
