Full Day Tour from Lima: Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve

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Escape the city and explore the wonders of the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve on this full-day tour from Lima. Perfect for couples, solo travelers, and big groups.

Duration: 18 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Miraflores - Pick up at your hotel/hostel (depending on the location). Direct bus to Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea, arriving around 9:45 am.
Islas Ballestas - Go on the 2-hour boat tour of the islands, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos and are just as great. You’ll see sea lions, penguins, and lots of birds all in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you may even see a dolphin or three!
Paracas - From 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm, you will have free time to get lunch or explore the town.
Paracas Nature Reserve - From 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm, go on a guided tour of one of South America’s biggest protected desert reserves. Stunning Pacific coastline where the desert meets the ocean.

You will have the option to upgrade the tour to a Quad Biking Tour, just ask your guide!

Hacienda San José - At 04:00 pm, depart from Paracas to Chincha, to Hacienda San Jose. Now a 5* star hotel the hacienda is a stunning colonial estate which during the Spanish conquest housed a huge plantation worked by thousands of slaves brought over from Africa. Visit the crazy labyrinth of underground tunnels used to illegally smuggle slaves 17km from the coast. An incredible history that gave rise to the modern-day Afro-Peruvian culture.

Finally, on the trip back to Lima, sit back and relax on the comfortable seats. You will be dropped off directly to your hotel/hostel. You will be arriving in Miraflores around 10:45 pm.

Chincha Alta - At 6:00 pm, you will catch the bus from Chincha back to Lima, arriving around 10:30 pm.

What's Included

Secret Slave Tunnels, Hacienda San Jose
2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
Luxury Buses for the long journey
In-vehicle air conditioning
On-board restrooms
Bilingual Guide
Pick up and drop off at your hotel
Paracas National Reserve Tour

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Additional Information

If you’re curious about what to explore in Lima, consider this day tour from the city. This package allows you to leave the hustle and bustle of the city to explore the sandy beaches of Paracas, take a boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, widely referred to as the Galapagos of Peru, and visit the Paracas National Reserve, all in one day.

This comprehensive day-long package includes pick up from your hotel and coach transportation from Lima to the islands.

This journey is suitable for partners, individual travelers, and large gatherings.

Do ensure to go through the itinerary thoroughly.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
The bus will arrive back in Lima around 11:30 pm - midnight
The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans

Location

Miraflores

Miraflores District,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Patriciaph6811bv

Aug 4, 2024

Peru hop Paracas and Huacachina 10/10 - Had an amazing time on a trip to ballestas island and huacachina. Maverick was an amazing tour guide who made sure no one was left behind! Loved seeing penguins and the sand boarding and dune buggies were and unforgettable experience. Highly recommend this outing and if you get Maverick you are sure to have a great day!