Paracas: Ballestas, National Reserve + Parasailing in El Chaco
El Chaco, Paracas, Peru
Experience three perspectives of Paracas in a single tour: discover the marine life of the Ballestas Islands, cross the landscapes of the National Reserve, and admire El Chaco Bay from above.
Highlights
- Discover the wildlife and landscapes of the Ballestas Islands from the sea.
- Explore unique beaches and vantage points in the Paracas National Reserve.
- See El Chaco Bay from a different panoramic perspective.
Description
7:45 AM – Check-in in Paracas
Please come to our office in El Chaco to check in and receive instructions before starting the experience.
8:00 a.m. – Sightseeing tour of the Ballestas Islands
Start sailing through Paracas Bay. During the tour, you'll see the Paracas Candelabra and continue on to the Ballestas Islands, where you can admire their rock formations and marine wildlife in their natural habitat, such as sea lions, cormorants, boobies, and pelicans.
10:00 a.m. – Return to Paracas
Drop-off at the El Chaco jetty. You'll have a short amount of free time before moving on to the next activity.
10:45 am – Meeting point for the National Reserve
Return to our office to board the tour vehicle.
11:00 a.m. – Paracas National Reserve sightseeing tour
The land tour through the desert landscapes of the reserve begins. You'll visit iconic spots such as the Cathedral Viewpoint, Playa Supay, Playa Roja, and Playa La Mina, with stops to enjoy the scenery and take pictures.
Lagunillas – Time for lunch
Continue to the Lagunillas area, where you'll have free time for lunch by the sea. Lunch is optional and not included.
3:00 p.m. – Return to El Chaco
Finish the tour of the National Reserve and return to the El Chaco area.
Panoramic experience in El Chaco Bay
Continue with the parasailing activity, with a flight lasting approximately 10 minutes. From above, you'll get a different perspective of the bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the coastal landscape of Paracas.
End of our services
The experience ends in El Chaco.
The time of the last activity may vary depending on weather and sea conditions and port authority regulations.
Includes
- Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands.
- Panoramic view of the Paracas Candelabra.
- Bilingual Spanish–English guide at the Ballestas Islands.
- Sightseeing tour by land in the Paracas National Reserve.
- Tourist transport during the tour of the Reserve.
- Bilingual Spanish–English guide in the National Reserve.
- Visit to beaches and vantage points listed in the itinerary.
- Approximately 10-minute parasailing flight in El Chaco Bay.
- Life jacket and corresponding safety gear.
Excludes
- Entrance fees to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve: S/ 22.00 Soles per person, cash only.
- Lunch, food, and beverages.
- Travel insurance.
- Transfers to and from the hotel.
- Personal expenses.
- Services not specified in the program.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
