Top Things to do in Paracas
Things to do in Paracas, Ica Region: The Best Day Trips from
Discover the best top things to do in Paracas, Peru including Shore Excursion to Machu Picchu from San Martin Port Paracas, Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included, Excursión a Paracas Ica Huacachina , Paracas - Ica - Huacachina from Lima, with the Ballestas and sandboarding islands, Paracas and Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas Islands and Sand Boarding, Full Day Tour to Paracas and Chincha Slave Tunnels from Lima, Buggy ride in Paracas National Reserve, Full day to Paracas & Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas island & Sand boarding, Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve Day Trip from Paracas, Private Ballestas Islands & Paracas Natural Reserve Tour.
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1. Shore Excursion to Machu Picchu from San Martin Port Paracas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you are travelling on a cruise, and passes through Paracas, don't miss this opportunity and visit the best of Cusco. This tour is designed for all visitors who are landing at San Martin Port giving you a great chance to visit one of the new seven wonders of the world in a shot time available. Don't let this opportunity go and visit Machu Picchu!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transfer from San Martin Port to Lima Airport., Personal assistance for each location., Two nights in 5-star hotel in Cusco DWB or Twin room., Bus up/down to Machu Picchu., Private English and Spanish-speaking Tour guide., Retunr flgiths tickets LIMA - CUSCO - LIMA, Return train tickets CUSCO - AGUAS CALIENTES - CUSCO, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Personal Travel Insurance., Food and drinks, unless specified.
Reviewed By PDJ
Arrived by cruise ship with the Port some distance from the town. Our guide Olenka was their to meet us at the bottom of the gangway. Drive into town to join our speedboat. Thankfully the only one with a cover to keep off the sun. A stop was made to take pictures of the mysterious ‘El Candelabra’. Then cruised around the Ballestas Islands with plenty of time to take photos. Thousands of birds & sealions not too mention a few Humbolt Penguins. Olenka gave a good commentary the whole time. A magical experience. A short time to look around in Paracas before we boarded the coach (11 people in a 26 seater) & spent a couple of hours touring the National Reserve. Again Olenka was very good with her commentary. Recommended trip & good value compared with ship tours.
2. Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 38 reviews
We will leave the traditional way of visiting sculptures, old houses, city, to live an experience in nature. We will have a day full of landscapes, ecosystem, marine fauna and adrenaline that are not lived in other places of the capital. It will be very important to relax and forget about the classic to enter a panorama of full fun. The best thing is that your camera will be filled with funny photos and videos and we will interact with all the people who go with us, we will make new friends. You cannot miss the opportunity to know the south of Lima and visit the great Oasis of America and the great Ballestas Islands. This tour has it all!! - Enjoy the great marine view that Paracas offers - Forget everything by sliding on the sandboard boards - Try more than 15 types of Peruvian liquors - Dare to live this beautiful adventure
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, 1 a la carte dish per person(there is vegetarian food option), Snacks in the morning, Bottled water, Buggies (sand carts) and boards for Sandboarding, Lifejacket in Paracas, Tastings in the vineyard, Piscos and wines., Official Tourism Guide
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Reviewed By mirellaponte
All was perfect. Nazca lines were from other world, I can't believe that the people of that time have been able to make tremendous drawings on the ground without having to see them from the sky, I was totally impressed. Thank you Andy for teaching us all this, we are very happy, we have known Nazca hahaha, a dream for a long time ...
3. Excursión a Paracas Ica Huacachina
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 36 reviews
Para las personas amantes de la naturaleza y deportes de aventura este Tour es el ideal. Empieza con el recojo de su hotel en movilidad Turistica a las 5:00 am con destino a la ciudad de Paracas, a nuestra llegada nos dirigiremos hacia el Puerto del Chaco donde nos embarcaremos en una lancha para iniciar la excursión a las Islas Ballestas, donde apreciaremos la gran diversidad de fauna marina de la zona como lobos marinos, pingüinos de humbolt, aves guaneras entre otras especies y además miraremos el Candelabro la imagen icono de la Reserva de Paracas. Culminada la visita nos trasladamos a Ica para iniciar el City Tour, donde apreciaremos los principales atractivos turísticos como Brujas de Cachiche, hacienda Caravedo y el Oasis de la Huacachina, lugar predilecto para los aventureros donde se podrá realizar deportes extremos como los buggies y sandboarding, posterior a ello retornaremos a la ciudad de Lima a las 10 pm.
Inclusions: Guía Oficial de Turismo , Air-conditioned vehicle, tour Islas ballestas, Visita a una vitivinícola , Huacachina Sandboard y buggies., Before arriving in Paracas, we will make a stop at kilometer 50 in Pucusana to enjoy a traditional breakfast., We will have lunch in Huacachina and we will taste the typical food of the area
Exclusions: propinas, Port taxes
Reviewed By _P5309CM
Good service (attention, transportation, food etc), the nicest communication and super memorable locations/activities. The excursion is a MUST when in Lima. The little things I didn’t think I would enjoy - I DID, like pisco tasting in the end of the day. Thank you so much Lion!
4. Paracas - Ica - Huacachina from Lima, with the Ballestas and sandboarding islands
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 16 reviews
On this day trip you will live a unique experience in the Ballestas Islands where you will appreciate a wide variety of marine fauna, you will also meet in the Oasis of America located in the Ica desert where you will practice adventure sports such as buggies and sanboarding
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Wine and pisco tastes, Adventure sports, Taxes in Ballestas and Haucachina Islands, Pick up and transfer from your hotels, Official Tourism Guide
Exclusions: Tips, Port Tax, Lunch
5. Paracas and Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas Islands and Sand Boarding
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 734 reviews
Wondering what to do in Lima, this is a full day tour from Lima visiting the Pacific beach town of Paracas as well as the desert oasis of Huacachina. Enjoy seeing wildlife in their natural environment to a thrilling desert adventure with a professional guide. For this full day tour the pick up from your Lima hotel or hostel is included, as well as drop off. This tour is good for couples, good for solo travelers and good for big groups. The perfect 1 day escape from the city of Lima!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Pick up and drop off at your hotel, 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island, 2-hour Sandboarding and dunne buggy tour, Bilingual Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Pradeep K
Where do I start? I’m a solo traveler who booked a ticket to Peru 4 days before the flight and I’ve never been to South America and nor can I speak Spanish which made me anxious. Peru Hop was the first company I contacted via email and they have been super helpful!! From all the communication, the arrangements, Peru hop made it so so easy!! It’s not like the hop on hop off buses in Europe, this is a tour full of experiences and I’m always skeptical for paying to travel around but this is well worth it. More importantly the guides were great in particular Ricardo!! This guy made me feel so welcomed, talked to me like we’ve know each other for ages. He answered all my questions, made enquirer for me, and looked after me. Alex have such good insight to the national reserve. I met wonderful people and had the best time of my life. I’m booking Peru Hop again for Cusco to lake titicaca. I don’t usually write reviews but I had to share how good they were.
6. Full Day Tour to Paracas and Chincha Slave Tunnels from Lima
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 55 reviews
Wondering what to do in Lima, escape the city day on this tour from Lima. Take a boat out to the Ballestas Islands, the National Reserve tour in Paracas and visit Hacienda San Jose, in Chincha. 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.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, Pick up and drop off at your hotel, 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island, Paracas National Reserve Tour, Chincha Secret Slaves Tunnels, Bilingual Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Pradeep K
Where do I start? I’m a solo traveler who booked a ticket to Peru 4 days before the flight and I’ve never been to South America and nor can I speak Spanish which made me anxious. Peru Hop was the first company I contacted via email and they have been super helpful!! From all the communication, the arrangements, Peru hop made it so so easy!! It’s not like the hop on hop off buses in Europe, this is a tour full of experiences and I’m always skeptical for paying to travel around but this is well worth it. More importantly the guides were great in particular Ricardo!! This guy made me feel so welcomed, talked to me like we’ve know each other for ages. He answered all my questions, made enquirer for me, and looked after me. Alex have such good insight to the national reserve. I met wonderful people and had the best time of my life. I’m booking Peru Hop again for Cusco to lake titicaca. I don’t usually write reviews but I had to share how good they were.
7. Buggy ride in Paracas National Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Enjoy one of our ultimate Buggy ride in Paracas National Reserve. This awesome tour will give the chance to drive and explorer the beauty of Paracas Reserve in your own style a long with your partner or friend in a conboy trip, on this tour you will pass by beauty landscapes and reddish and colorful places
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from hotel/house or bus station., Private vehicle (buggy) for two persons for two hours., Tour Guide.
Exclusions: Personal Travel Insurance., Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By PDJ
Arrived by cruise ship with the Port some distance from the town. Our guide Olenka was their to meet us at the bottom of the gangway. Drive into town to join our speedboat. Thankfully the only one with a cover to keep off the sun. A stop was made to take pictures of the mysterious ‘El Candelabra’. Then cruised around the Ballestas Islands with plenty of time to take photos. Thousands of birds & sealions not too mention a few Humbolt Penguins. Olenka gave a good commentary the whole time. A magical experience. A short time to look around in Paracas before we boarded the coach (11 people in a 26 seater) & spent a couple of hours touring the National Reserve. Again Olenka was very good with her commentary. Recommended trip & good value compared with ship tours.
8. Full day to Paracas & Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas island & Sand boarding
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 14 reviews
This is a nice experience. We will visit many places in one day, like The Ballesta island to see the penguins, sea lions and many birds. Then, we will go to Huacachina to enjoy this beautiful lagoon, oasis and enjoy the sand dunes. We will board the buggie and do the sandboarding as well. Later, we will visit a wineyard to taste some wine and pisco. Also our prices are so reasonable. Feel free to join us and have a unique experience.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Round trip transfer from Lima, A professional tour guide, Tour to Ballesta island and the tour of the buggie and sand boarding.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Breakfast
Reviewed By Peeceecee
Booked and paid for a private city tour before leaving the UK. Communication from Jhony was good at that stage. However, we were badly let down. Failed to turn up at our hotel and could not make contact via the mobile or office numbers. We were only in Lima for a day and a half and this shoddy treatment ruined our stay as we spent almost an entire morning just waiting around. Do think twice before using this company or Jhony as they/he appear to have done this on more than one occasion - see other reviews. The only saving grace is that our money was refunded but that does not make up for the disappointment.
9. Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve Day Trip from Paracas
Overall Ratings
4.2 based on 17 reviews
Take a boat tour to see the impressive Candelabra geoglyph, Peruvian boobies, Humboldt penguins, and abundant marine life at the Ballestas Islands archipelago. Visit the pristine Paracas Natural Reserve in the afternoon to see La Catedral rock formation and watch flamingos and parihuanas from a breathtaking scenic overlook.
Inclusions: Ballestas Islands Boat Ride, Paracas National Reserve Tour, English-speaking guides, Transportation
Exclusions: Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve Entrance Fees (18 Soles), Food and drinks, Gratuities
10. Private Ballestas Islands & Paracas Natural Reserve Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Paracas is a national reserva located in the south of Lima, here are located the famous “Ballestas Islands” you will see a lot of lovely families of sea lions, amazing birdlife and tiny penguins, the atmosphere is great with a big variety of rocky formations and big variety of birds which will involve you in the meantime you are visiting the islands by boat. A tour guide from our company and our professional driver will pick you up from your hotel in around 3 and a half hours you should be in the Chaco’s port in Pisco town, then we will help you to take a boat to visit our famous Ballestas Islands. After your tour we will take you to visit the impressive and isolated Paracas National Reserve; this natural reserve is part of the world guinness “Driest desert on earth” Your friendly tour guide will help you to know and learn about the desert formation but you also will have the chance to see a impressive landscape with lakes where many migratory birds stop
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By eddiew834
My wife and I did this tour while waiting on a group tour to arrive. We were very pleased with Carlos and the driver Mr David. Carlos spoke great English and was very knowledgeable about Peru and the history of the places we visited.
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