Paracas & Ballestas Islands
Speed out to wildlife-packed islands of sea lions and penguins, then explore the fiery red cliffs of the Paracas Reserve.
Your journey, stop by stop
A day to remember
Set sail
Board a fast boat from El Chaco pier into the bright Pacific morning.
The Candelabra
Cruise past the giant candelabra etched into a coastal dune — no one knows who made it.
Ballestas Islands
Weave between rocky arches alive with sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of birds (about 2 hours on the water).
Break on the boulevard
Back on shore, stretch your legs and grab a drink in El Chaco.
Paracas National Reserve
Drive into the desert reserve where red cliffs and dunes tumble into the turquoise sea.
Seafood lunch
Lunch at a Lagunilla cove restaurant, right by the water.
Playa Roja & viewpoints
Visit the famous red-sand beach and the reserve’s clifftop lookouts.
Tour ends
Return to Paracas in the late afternoon.
Who’s it for
- Families & wildlife lovers
- Bird and marine-life fans
- Anyone who loves being on the water
Need to know
- Open boats get windy & splashy — bring a windbreaker
- Sunscreen & a hat are essential
- Best wildlife in the morning
- May–Sep cooler; Dec–Mar hot & sunny
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