Full Day Tour from Lima: Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve
Wondering what to do in Lima, escape the city day on this tour from Lima. This tour allows you to escape the city to the beach of Paracas, where you’ll boat out to the Ballestas Islands, known as Peru’s Galapagos, and visit the Paracas National Reserve, in just 1 single day.
This full-day tour includes hotel pick up and transportation from Lima to the islands by coach.
This tour is good for couples, good for solo travelers, and good for big groups.
Please make sure to review the itinerary properly.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Miraflores District, Lima Peru
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Islas Ballestas, Paracas 11660 Peru
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!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Paracas, Paracas, Ica Region
From 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm, you will have free time to get lunch or explore the town.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Paracas Nature Reserve, Paracas Peru
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!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hacienda San José, El Carmen 11740, Peru
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Chincha Alta, Chincha Alta, Ica Region
At 6:00 pm, you will catch the bus from Chincha back to Lima, arriving around 10:30 pm.
Duration: 4 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
05:30 AM
Duración: 18 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative.
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 5:05 am and 5:15 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:15 am and 5:45 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 6:00 am and 6:20 am
-Pick ups from hotels/hostels in the Airport and Lima downtown will be confirmed via chat
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Portugues
Español
English
