Things to do in Paracas, Peru

HighlightsTake a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands to see hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural habitatDune buggy up and sandboard down the biggest sand dunes in South AmericaVisit the only desert oasis in South AmericaBenefit from a bilingual guide throughout your entire tripTravel in comfort on a luxury spacious bus with huge reclining seatsDescriptionYour experience begins by...

Highlights Get back to nature at the oldest marine reserve in Peru Look for local wildlife in Paracas National Reserve Cross to the Ballestas Islands and marvel at the remote wilderness See unique elongated skulls and beautiful textiles as you learn more about the culture of Paracas Enjoy fresh and delicious seafood   Description Prepare yourself for an early morning pi...

HighlightsSee the spectacular sea lionsMaximise your adrenaline levels in dune buggiesTake in panoramic views of the desert and the oasis of HuacachinaDescriptionVisit a natural oasis in the middle of the desert surrounded by beautiful palm trees. Here, you can also take pedal boat rides around the lagoon, practice sand-boarding and ride in tubular cars. You will be picked up from your hotel at 4...

HighlightsVisit a traditional winery that makes wines and pisco that you can sampleEnjoy the best of Huacachina in a private tourStroll around the Huacachina oasis or take a buggy up the sand dunesDescriptionStart with pickup from your hotel and travel by private vehicle towards the city of Ica. On the way to Ica, visit a traditional vineyard where you will have the opportunity to learn more about...

Highlights Visit the stunning region often referred to as 'Peru's Galapagos' Watch collections of thousands of sea lions and penguins basking on Ballestas Island Explore the otherworldly landscape of Paracas National Reserve Gaze upon the ocean while standing in a stark desert   Description After a convenient hotel pickup from either Paracas or Pisco, head to the Marina T...

Highlights See thousands of marine species in their own habitat on the Ballestas Islands Explore the impressive Inca fortress of Tambo Colorado Learn about the Incan history of the region   Description Start with convenient pickup from your hotel in either Paracas or Pisco before heading to the Marina Turistica to start your adventure. Board a speedboat with your bilingual,...

HighlightsGet your adrenaline pumping on dune buggies and sandboardsDelight your palate with sweets of the regionRelax by the only desert oasis in the AmericasTaste a variety of wines and piscos made from grapes of the regionDescriptionAfter departing from the meeting point in Paracas, your full-day tour starts with a sojourn to Ica. Savor local pisco and wine at 19th-century distillery El Catador...

HighlightsBe amazed by the beauty of Paracas Reserve where the desert, islands, and the sea meetSee thousands of migratory birdsDiscover the region's impressive natural lifeDescriptionEnjoy the convenience of the being picked up from your hotel in Paracas or Pisco and transferred to the Paracas National Reserve. The reserve was established in 1975 to protect the bird and marine of life of the Para...

Highlights Visit the stunning region often referred to as 'Peru's Galapagos' Watch collections of thousands of sea lions playing on the rocks Gaze upon the diverse marine life of Ballestas Islands   Description After a convenient hotel pickup from either Paracas or Pisco, head to the Marina Turistica to start your islands adventure. Board a speedboat with your bilingual, Sp...

HighlightsVisit one of most well-preserved Inca complexes in PeruExplore the site that was one of the most significant coastal centers of the Incan empireDiscover features including ceremonial plazas and historic housesDescriptionThe trip begins with pickup from your hotel in Paracas or Pisco and travels to the Inca settlement of Tambo Colorado. Most-likely built at the end of the 15th centu...