Top Paracas Outdoor Activities

Visit the desert oasis of Huacachina on a full-day tour from Paracas. Stop at a winery that makes wine and pisco in the traditional way as you sample the drinks. Then, head to Ica for a city tour and learn about the ancient cultures that used to inhabit the area. Finally, head to the lagoon where you can stroll around or take a dune buggy up the large sand dunes.

Get up close and personal with the rich array of marine life that inhabits the waters and rocky shores of Peru during this full-day trip to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve. Start your morning with a boat ride to the Ballesta Islands, stopping to check out the Candelabra geoglyph and observe the wild array of species like Humboldt penguins, Peruvian boobies (birds), sea lions and sometimes even dolphins that inhabit the area. In the afternoon continue your trip at Paracas National Reserve, observing the area’s Andean flamingos, whales, and other wildlife. Your trip also includes the services of a guide.

Enjoy a short excursion during your time at port to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve by speedboat. See the iconic Candelabra geoglyph carved into the side of a mountain and observe the native flora and fauna of the area, including sea lions, as you navigate through the caves. Receive a personalized experience with a private guide and learn about the Paracas area before rejoining your ship.

Explore the coastal Paracas National Reserve in a dune buggy that takes adventurous travelers to parts of the park that can’t be reached by car or on foot. With two people to a buggy, you can tour the park alongside your partner or friend while a guide leads the convoy to multiple scenic viewpoints and photo spots. This is a private tour for just you and a partner.

The Ballestas Islands in Paracas are an iconic Peruvian sight, but they can only be seen from a tour boat—unless you’re up for an 8-hour swim. Among the islands' usual inhabitants, which you may spot on this tour, are penguins, sea lions, and Peruvian boobies. Along the way, enjoy the view of the mysterious candelabra carved into the hillside, and perhaps offer your own theory as to its unknown origin. Speedboat transportation, pickup and drop-off from accommodations, and occasional bird guano included.

Enjoy a short excursion while docked at San Martin Port with a flight over the Nazca Lines. Experience these 14 mysterious geoglyphs from above and learn about the Nazca culture and the theories behind these drawings from your pilot. Take a 90-minute scenic flight over the Nazca desert reserve at 1,500 feet to truly appreciate these 2,000-year old preserved drawings.

"Fly above Paracas as the birds do, you don’t need to know anything about flying, the pilot will take care of all, just walk, fly and enjoy. Paragliding is the most simple and free way to fly; no sounds or vibrations, just you and the wind. Paracas has never been seen in such a wide beauty, no matter if you fly from the mountain or from the beach, Paracas from the sky… will amaze you!

A great adventure, full of adrenaline and fun. You will enjoy along the national Reserve with experienced guides.

Do you want to get away from the routine and do not know how? What do you think of a trip? You do not need to go that far from Lima ... come to Ica and you will discover the best combination of Escape + Relax + Nature !! Thousands of birds and hundreds of sea lions await you on the stunning Ballestas Islands. The most beautiful and refreshing summer beaches await you in the Paracas National Reserve. Know all the details of our service and get in touch with nature.

Journey by boat from Paracas for a 2-hour trip to Peru’s unspoiled Ballestas Islands, a marine sanctuary where you can observe a wealth of sea birds and marine life in their natural habitat. Spot for some of the Islands’ rich array of penguins, Peruvian boobies (native birds), sea lions and Peruvian pelicans, along with many more species. If you’re lucky, you might even observe a dolphin or two. You’ll also enjoy views of the mysterious 490-foot (150-meter) Candelabra geoglyph, rumored to have been constructed in ancient times. Your boat ride also includes the services of a guide.

With us, you are 100% sure that your reservation is made hand in hand. We offer instant confirmation by email, and we have live spaces. FULL DAY PARACAS • 07:40 a.m. Approx. Pick up from the hotel or terminal (Paracas) - Transfer to the pier • 08:00 a.m. Ballestas Islands Tour.- We will board our boat with 02 outboard motors that will take us to the wonderful Ballestas Islands, the most important wild sanctuary of the Peruvian coast, we will observe sea lions, boobies, pelicans, penguins and other sea birds. • 10:00 a.m. Return of the tour - Free time for breakfast • 11:00 am. Tour National Reserve of Paracas.- where you will know the Mirador de Flamencos or Parihuanas, We will appreciate the unique Cathedral natural formation, product of the erosion of the wind and the sea, Unique Red Beach on the Peruvian coast, Marine Fossil Remains, we will conclude in Lagunillas Beach in which can have lunch. • 15:00 p.m. Return of the Tour

This three-hour cruise on our yacht will take you around the Ballestas Islands. This archipielago is officially used by authorities to harvest guano every five years. In the meantime, it's part of a huge system of protected areas where fauna concentrates. Sea lions, penguins and shorebirds are easy to spot during this activity. Enjoy on-board small bites and refreshments.

If you’re landing at San Martin Port, don’t miss the chance to see the Ballestas Islands and their native wildlife. Observe penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and more during this short excursion. Take off in a speedboat and pass the famous Candelabra geoglyph that can be spotted on the hill, believed to be part of the mysterious Nazca Lines, before heading to the islands to explore the sea caves. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

With this tour you can enjoy and know the best attractions at Ica. You could exploring new flavors tasting our wines, Pisco and learn about the production process of this. Likewise savor delicious typical plates surrounded by a beautiful vineyard with old constructions that make nice and pleasurable the tour. Finally adventuring to take a private ride in our exclusive professional vehicles ROV (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle) over the golden dunes of Huacachina.

You don't need to spend a fortune to visit the Ballestas Islands when you book this budget-friendly Ballestas Islands tour from Pisco. Head out from the dock on a boat fully-equipped with safety equipment and led by a certified captain—relax and enjoy the views knowing you're in good hands. Then, stop to tour one of the island for a chance to see wildlife like sea lions, guano birds, and penguins.

Enjoy the experience of Buggies & Sandboard from Paracas. You will carry out OFF-ROAD crossings in the desert through “Buggies.” In which you will have an unforgettable experience.

Golden shadow, a very light hike. Enter the very heart of the Paracas National Reserve and experience the beauty of the cliffs, the mystique and the energy of the Lord of the Golden Mountain (Kori-Apu), let your emotions be flooded with harmony and your eyes be delighted with the most beautiful sunset on the planet where even the shadows … will look golden. “

This tour is designed for a private small group or families that wish to visit the islands without other travellers. See the best of Ballestas marine wildlife and enjoy the beauty of this great paradise of sea bird and sea mammals in 2 hours boat trip with english speaking guide included.

Enjoy a great day in Paracas with its amazing marine life on the tour to Ballestas Islands. Combine nature with adrenaline. Explore one of the most dry areas of the world driving your own Minibuggy and finish the day at sunset time with a dunebuggy ride and sandboarding. Our motivated and experience multilingual team will organize this great day for you and with you.

The Costa Rica Oasis located between the Paracas desert and Pisco, is a new alternative for people who like to enjoy nature and adventure, dunes and furrows created by the winds and a lagoon in the middle of the desert create a beautiful landscape and You will be amazed to be in the middle of this beautiful place.

This half-day excursion to Paracas National Reserve is designed for cruise ship passengers looking for a dose of nature and bird watching in Peru. Relax during a drive through the reserve which protects a coastal desert landscape that's favored by seabirds including flamingos. Dramatic landscapes and the chance to see these flamboyant pink birds appeal to photographers and bird lovers alike.

Paracas is not among the world’s most explored vacation destinations, which means that its natural attractions can be easy to miss for visitors. This private tour gives you the chance to visit places that you might otherwise overlook, including Paracas National Reserve—where your group will spot wildlife on a boat trip around the Ballestas Islands—and the fishing village of Lagunillas. Private transport, guide, and transfers from your Paracas accommodation are included.

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We enter the desert going up and down the beautiful dunes with lots of emotion and adventure action. Our service is personalized, according to a group of people who are in the buggy, that's why it is a service that suits both children and adults. This service also includes the practice of recreational sandbording, as well as the equipment and instructions necessary for its safe practice.