PERU · DESTINATION
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 paracas tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
From Lima to Paracas and Huacachina: Ballestas Islands wildlife boat tour, pisco tasting, and optional buggy plus sandboarding in desert dunes.
Morning speedboat from Paracas to El Candelabro and Ballestas Islands, spotting sea lions, penguins, and colorful birds on the water.
Wildlife boat ride to the Ballestas Islands plus Paracas Reserve stops like Playa Roja and Lagunillas Beach, with scenic views.
Ballestas wildlife cruise, pisco tasting, and Huacachina sunset dune buggy fun from Lima in one long 17-hour day with a guide.
Drive your own mini buggy in Paracas National Reserve with stops at Yumaque Beach and Playa Roja. 2 hours, private for two.
A fast, scenic 2-hour speedboat tour to the Ballestas Islands from Puerto San Martín, with candelabra stops and wildlife sightings.
“Besides the very confusing information about the pick up location and time, we enjoyed the trip itself very much.”
Private paragliding over Paracas National Reserve with included transfers, bilingual guidance, and photo-ready coastline views for first-timers.
“Great guys and great experience. Took my 58 year old mom and 14 year old son. Both enjoyed it. Great views”
Cruise-port trip from Pisco to Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve with speedboat wildlife, Candelabro views, and desert beaches.
“The tour company made sure we got picked up inside the port, right beside our cruise. The island tour is great, the captain made sure passengers from both sides of the boat got a chance to see penguins, sea lions, birds etc.”
Rent a scooter from Playa Roja Tours to explore Paracas National Reserve your way, hitting Yumaque viewpoints and key stops for $35.
“Flexible and let us change dates due to illness. Flexible about timings of starting. Good instructions on where to go.”
A 5-hour Paracas golden-shades hike with photo stops, a pink lagoon, and sunset views, plus bilingual guiding and round-trip transport.
“It was a great experience overall, the trekking was light, but the views were breathtaking! There was a bit of fog initially, but when the weather cleared everything was great”
