PARACAS FULL DAY

Our Itinerary:

DAY 1: BALLESTAS ISLANDS / PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE

 

7:40 hrs. Pick up from the Hotel.

8:00 hrs. We will leave for the Ballestas Islands in modern gliders, all with life jackets and a guide on board. On the way you You will be able to appreciate “El Candelabro”, a large geoglyph that served as a lighthouse for the Paracas navigators. This Candelabra is related to the Nazca Lines and geoglyphs.
The Ballestas Islands are made up of rock formations where there is an important marine fauna with guano birds such as the Guanay, Piquero, Pelicano and Zarcillo.
We will also be able to see Peruvian Humboldt penguins, a bird that is in danger of extinction. Likewise, these islands serve as a natural refuge for different varieties of sea lions, dolphins and other mammals.

10:00 hrs. Return to Office.

11:00 hrs. We will have a visit to the Paracas National Reserve (RNP). The RNP is a protected area with the purpose of conserving and protecting the various species of wild flora and fauna that live there. As a first point, we will visit the fossil site of Turritelas, marine snails that lived in this area more than 36 million years ago. Then, we will visit the Cathedral, a rock formation located between Supay and Yumaque beaches, on this cliff we will be able to observe birds such as Peruvian boobies, tendrils, cormorants and Pelicans. We continue with the tour visiting Yumaque beach. Next, we will go to the Mirador del Istmo de la Península where we can take panoramic photos of Lagunillas beach, Paracas Bay and the desert landscape, from this viewpoint. Then, we can see the red beach, a beautiful and unique beach on the coast. Finally, we will visit La Aguada beach, a feeding area for birds such as the parihuanas or flamingos, a bird that served General San Martín as inspiration to create the National colors of our Flag. Also, we can observe other migratory or resident species.

Return to the hotel or bus station.

End of our services

 

OUR SERVICES INCLUDES:

• Tour to the Ballestas Islands.
• Tour to the Paracas National Reserve.
• Official Spanish/English Tourism Guide.
• Tourist Taxes.
• Permanent assistance
• Transfer In / Out

 

WE RECOMMEND BRINGING:

• Face shield.
• Sunglasses.
• Sunscreen.
• Cap or hat.
• Water bottle.
• Camera with extra battery.
• Small backpack.

OUR SERVICES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Bus Ticket.
• Feeding.
• Extra expenses not mentioned in the tour.
• VAT taxes.