Highlights
- Discover marine life and the iconic Candelabro on the Ballestas Islands.
- Explore Paracas Reserve’s stunning Red Beach, Cathedral, and Isthmus views.
- Enjoy an adrenaline-pumping dune buggy and sandboarding tour in Huacachina.
- Experience a full-day adventure from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. packed with nature and fun
- Travel worry-free with secure luggage storage and full WhatsApp assistance.
Description
Join us for an unforgettable full-day experience combining nature, adventure, and the best of Peru’s coast and desert. The meeting point is our Paracas office at 8:00 a.m., and we kindly ask you to arrive 30 minutes earlier for check-in and coordination. Please note that all communication is handled exclusively via WhatsApp, so make sure to provide an active number, as we do not communicate by email.
Your day begins with the Ballestas Islands boat tour (approx. 2 hours), where you’ll marvel at rich marine life, playful sea lions, elegant Humboldt penguins, and colourful seabirds. You’ll also admire the mysterious Candelabro geoglyph, etched into the coastal cliffs.
Around 11:00 a.m., continue with the Paracas National Reserve tour (3.5 hours), discovering breathtaking natural landscapes such as the Red Beach (Playa Roja), the Isthmus viewpoint, La Catedral rock formation, and Yumaque Beach. The tour ends back at our office around 3:00 p.m., where you’ll have a short break before your next adventure.
At 3:15 p.m., board our shuttle to Huacachina, arriving in time for the thrilling dune buggy and sandboarding tour at 5:00 p.m. (1 hour). Feel the adrenaline as you race across the golden dunes and enjoy a spectacular sunset over the desert oasis.
Throughout the day, you may store your luggage safely at our office, and after your Huacachina experience, your belongings will be returned to you.
This tour runs from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including travel and activities. Please note: meals and entrance fees are not included. Your adventure concludes in Huacachina, the perfect spot to relax or continue your journey through Peru.
This is a one-way tour. The tour starts in Paracas and finishes in Huacachina. It is designed for travellers with limited time who wish to continue their journey south towards Nazca, or Arequipa.
For those who would prefer to return to Paracas, this can be arranged at an additional cost. You must contact us in advance.
Includes
Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands (2 hrs)
Guided tour of Paracas National Reserve (3.5 hrs)
Dune buggy & sandboarding experience in Huacachina (1 hr)
Shuttle transfer from Paracas to Huacachina
Safety equipment & logistical support staff
Secure luggage storage at our Paracas office
Full coordination and assistance via WhatsApp
Excludes
Personal travel insurance.
Pick up and drop off from hotel
Entry ticket to Ballestas and National Park (22 soles per person cash only)
Huacachian entry ticket (8 soles per person cash only)
Meals and drinks
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
