Top Paracas Outdoor Activities

Enjoy a short excursion during your time at port to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve by speedboat. See the iconic Candelabra geoglyph carved into the side of a mountain and observe the native flora and fauna of the area, including sea lions, as you navigate through the caves. Receive a personalized experience with a private guide and learn about the Paracas area before rejoining your ship.

If you’re landing at San Martin Port, don’t miss the chance to see the Ballestas Islands and their native wildlife. Observe penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and more during this short excursion. Take off in a speedboat and pass the famous Candelabra geoglyph that can be spotted on the hill, believed to be part of the mysterious Nazca Lines, before heading to the islands to explore the sea caves. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

Cruise the Ballestas Islands on a shore excursion from San Martin Port that also includes sightseeing stops at the Paracas Candelabra, Pisco, and Tambo Colorado. You’ll visit three of the Ballestas Islands to explore caves, spot sea lions, and watch for the islands’ remarkable birdlife, then head to the mainland to see Pisco’s key sites and the fascinating Inca architecture at Tambo Colorado.

"Fly above Paracas as the birds do, you don’t need to know anything about flying, the pilot will take care of all, just walk, fly and enjoy. Paragliding is the most simple and free way to fly; no sounds or vibrations, just you and the wind. Paracas has never been seen in such a wide beauty, no matter if you fly from the mountain or from the beach, Paracas from the sky… will amaze you!

The Ballestas Islands in Paracas are an iconic Peruvian sight, but they can only be seen from a tour boat—unless you’re up for an 8-hour swim. Among the islands' usual inhabitants, which you may spot on this tour, are penguins, sea lions, and Peruvian boobies. Along the way, enjoy the view of the mysterious candelabra carved into the hillside, and perhaps offer your own theory as to its unknown origin. Speedboat transportation, pickup and drop-off from accommodations, and occasional bird guano included.

Take a break from the city life of Cusco and spend time in the great outdoors on this horseback riding tour. Join a small group and mount your steed for a leisurely ride to the sacred Temple of the Moon. Learn about the celebrated rituals of the Incas and then head to Chacan Mountain, all known as the “Devil’s Balcony, for sweeping views of Cusco.

ADVENTURE, NATURE, AND BEAUTY MEETING ON A TOUR. INSTRUCTOR, SAFETY HELMET, BELTS, EMERGENCY BOTIQUIN.

Golden shadow, a very light hike. Enter the very heart of the Paracas National Reserve and experience the beauty of the cliffs, the mystique and the energy of the Lord of the Golden Mountain (Kori-Apu), let your emotions be flooded with harmony and your eyes be delighted with the most beautiful sunset on the planet where even the shadows … will look golden. “

A great adventure, full of adrenaline and fun. You will enjoy along the national Reserve with experienced guides.

Explore the coastal Paracas National Reserve in a dune buggy that takes adventurous travelers to parts of the park that can’t be reached by car or on foot. With two people to a buggy, you can tour the park alongside your partner or friend while a guide leads the convoy to multiple scenic viewpoints and photo spots. This is a private tour for just you and a partner.

Get up close and personal with the rich array of marine life that inhabits the waters and rocky shores of Peru during this full-day trip to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve. Start your morning with a boat ride to the Ballesta Islands, stopping to check out the Candelabra geoglyph and observe the wild array of species like Humboldt penguins, Peruvian boobies (birds), sea lions and sometimes even dolphins that inhabit the area. In the afternoon continue your trip at Paracas National Reserve, observing the area’s Andean flamingos, whales, and other wildlife. Your trip also includes the services of a guide.

Paracas is not among the world’s most explored vacation destinations, which means that its natural attractions can be easy to miss for visitors. This private tour gives you the chance to visit places that you might otherwise overlook, including Paracas National Reserve—where your group will spot wildlife on a boat trip around the Ballestas Islands—and the fishing village of Lagunillas. Private transport, guide, and transfers from your Paracas accommodation are included.

You don't need to spend a fortune to visit the Ballestas Islands when you book this budget-friendly Ballestas Islands tour from Pisco. Head out from the dock on a boat fully-equipped with safety equipment and led by a certified captain—relax and enjoy the views knowing you're in good hands. Then, stop to tour one of the island for a chance to see wildlife like sea lions, guano birds, and penguins.

Enjoy a short excursion while docked at San Martin Port with a flight over the Nazca Lines. Experience these 14 mysterious geoglyphs from above and learn about the Nazca culture and the theories behind these drawings from your pilot. Take a 90-minute scenic flight over the Nazca desert reserve at 1,500 feet to truly appreciate these 2,000-year old preserved drawings.

Journey by boat from Paracas for a 2-hour trip to Peru’s unspoiled Ballestas Islands, a marine sanctuary where you can observe a wealth of sea birds and marine life in their natural habitat. Spot for some of the Islands’ rich array of penguins, Peruvian boobies (native birds), sea lions and Peruvian pelicans, along with many more species. If you’re lucky, you might even observe a dolphin or two. You’ll also enjoy views of the mysterious 490-foot (150-meter) Candelabra geoglyph, rumored to have been constructed in ancient times. Your boat ride also includes the services of a guide.

Visit the desert oasis of Huacachina on a full-day tour from Paracas. Stop at a winery that makes wine and pisco in the traditional way as you sample the drinks. Then, head to Ica for a city tour and learn about the ancient cultures that used to inhabit the area. Finally, head to the lagoon where you can stroll around or take a dune buggy up the large sand dunes.

Enter the very heart of the Paracas National Reserve. Experience the beauty of the cliffs and the mysticism and energy of the Lord of the Golden Mountain (Kori-Apu). Let your emotions flood with harmony and your eyes delight in the most beautiful sunset on the planet. In this magical place, even the shadows will look golden !!

Enjoy a great day in Paracas with its amazing marine life on the tour to Ballestas Islands. Combine nature with adrenaline. Explore one of the most dry areas of the world driving your own Minibuggy and finish the day at sunset time with a dunebuggy ride and sandboarding. Our motivated and experience multilingual team will organize this great day for you and with you.

Enjoy a great day in Paracas with its amazing marine life on the tour to Ballestas Islands. Combine nature with adrenaline. Explore one of the most dry areas of the world driving your own Minibuggy. Our motivated and experience multilingual team will organize this great day for you and with you.

The Paracas National Reserve is part of the National System of Natural Areas Protected by the State, the Reserve was created in order to conserve a portion of the sea, the desert and the various species of wild flora and fauna that live there. It conserves a representative sample of the marine ecosystems of the cold sea of the Peruvian Current or considered by specialists as the most productive on Earth, in addition to maintaining the environments used by a wide variety of migratory species for their food and shelter during their long journeys. yearly. During the tour of the Paracas National Reserve, you will be able to take short walks, see animals such as Flamingos and visualize the beautiful contrast between the sea and the desert. Among the places visited are: La Catedral, Playa Yumaque, Playa Roja and Playa Lagunillas. Private transportation, entrance fee and guide included in the total price.

Join us on a magnificent motorboat trip to visit the impressive Ballestas Islands, located in front of the National Reserve of Paracas. Discover this maritime sanctuary in the Pacific Ocean, with a unique marine wildlife, among birds and mammals that abound on the islands, and lags of a pre-Incan culture, that dominated the desert to install a successful society in adverse conditions.

Spend an amazing night enjoying a delicious dinner in the middle of the sublime Paracas Desert. This beautiful place will fascinated you by the beautiful starry sky and the incredible experience surrounded by stunning dunes. Live a special night with our night tour Dinner at Paracas Desert.

This three-hour cruise on our yacht will take you around the Ballestas Islands. This archipielago is officially used by authorities to harvest guano every five years. In the meantime, it's part of a huge system of protected areas where fauna concentrates. Sea lions, penguins and shorebirds are easy to spot during this activity. Enjoy on-board small bites and refreshments.

The vast desert of Paracas, will surprise you with its beautiful dunes, living the best adventure on buggies. Feel the adrenaline, and slide on the sand practicing sandboarding, and take pictures of the spectacular landscape.