From Ica to Huacachina: Ballestas Islands and National Reserve

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Malecon El Chaco

  First stop at: Malecon El Chaco, Paracas Peru We begin this activity when we arrive at the district of El Chaco, in Paracas. Here, we prepare and order, with time for you to have breakfast and explore the place. During this time we also took advantage of buying our tourist tax tickets S/17.00 soles for the right to the state and S/5.00 soles for the right to the dock to board our boats, total of S/22.00 soles. We will cross a dock until we board our boat, where the instructions will follow and we will put on our life jacket to begin this excursion. These boats have shade, vests and a professional bilingual guide.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Islas Ballestas

  Second Stop at: Ballestas Islands, Paracas 11660 Peru We begin this experience towards the open sea of ​​the Pacific, you will see an immense geoglyph, "El Candelabro". We will know its legend, because no matter how many natural phenomena have passed over it, it remains intact. You will see dolphins and whales welcoming you along the way. Then you will arrive at the Ballestas Islands, you will find a variety of marine fauna, such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, crustaceans and varieties of guano birds. The professional guide will tell you about the species in each part that you will visit. Grab your camera and capture these moments. This experience lasts 2 hours. 1 hour journey to the open sea and return to the coast, and 1 hour excursion to the Ballestas Islands.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Malecon El Chaco

  Third stop at: Malecon El Chaco, Paracas Peru Once this experience is over, we return to the port of El Chaco, where we prepare to continue with the excursion. Here you will have a little time to use the toilets and prepare to continue to the next destination. The time to the Paracas National Reserve lasts 30 minutes.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Paracas National Reserve

  Fourth Stop: 4P63+RCX, Via Punta Arquillo Travel along the coast to the highest mountain on the Paracas Peninsula (Itsmos de la Península de Paracas). A scenic walk to the Mirador Istmo and a short walk to the viewpoint overlooking Playa Rojo. This route is located in the Paracas National Reserve and offers beautiful views of the ocean and the Playa Roja landscape. There are also archaeological remains of the Paracas culture within the reserve.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Playa Roja

  Fifth Stop at: Playa Roja, Route to Playa Yumaque, Paracas 11550 Peru We will arrive at Playa Roja, known for the intense red color of the sand on this beach, whose investigations record volcanic material. We will have a space for photos in front of this natural landscape for approximately 20 minutes.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Playa La Mina Pisco

  Sixth Stop at: La Mina Pisco Beach, Paracas 11550 Peru We arrived at the Paracas National Reserve, precisely at La Mina beach, a tourist beach well known for its geographical formation and its beaches. In this place, you will have approximately 30 minutes so you can enjoy this beach, take photos and enjoy the Paracas sun.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7

  Seventh Stop at: Lagunillas, 4M3P+2XM, Paracas 11550, Peru Here, all travelers usually have lunch and enjoy seafood while breathing in the sea breeze of the Paracas National Reserve. You will have a good time to enjoy your lunch. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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