After a convenient hotel pickup from either Paracas or Pisco, head to the Marina Turistica to start your adventure. Board a speedboat with your bilingual, Spanish and English-speaking guide, and jet out onto the sea towards the stunning Ballestas. Along the way, stop at the Paracas Peninsula to see the Candelabro, an enigmatic glyph carved into the side of the island — whose purpose, and creator, remain a mystery to this day. Afterwards, continue onwards towards the marine sanctuary of Ballestas. Gaze upon the rocky shores, filled to the brim with sunbathing seals, and penguins diving into the turbid waters to hunt underneath the surface — all alongside other beautiful specimens, like majestic pelicans, and colorful blue-footed boobies. You’ll then return to the Marina Turistica for a drive to Paracas National Reserve. An almost alien landscape, the Paracas National Reserve is composed of vast, sprawling deserts and high sandstone cliffs directly next to the bright, blue ocean. Driving through the reserve, see the Cathedral, an area where a vast rock formation once stood before being destroyed by a cataclysmic earthquake. Your tour caps things off with visits to Playa Roja and Lagunillas Beach, two stunning maroon-sand beaches that are truly one-of-a-kind. Having seen some of the world's most unique natural features, flora, and fauna, you'll hop back in the car for a convenient transfer back to your hotel.

The meeting point will be at Las Adventure to begin your adventure. Board a speedboat with your guide, and jet out onto the sea towards the stunning Ballestas. Stop at the Paracas Peninsula to see the Candelabro, an enigmatic glyph carved into the side of the island, whose purpose, and creator, remain a mystery to this day. Continue onwards towards the marine sanctuary of Ballestas. Gaze upon the rocky shores filled to the brim with sunbathing seals, and penguins diving into the turbid waters to hunt underneath the surface. See other beautiful specimens, like majestic pelicans, and colorful blue-footed boobies. Return to Las adventure for a drive to Paracas National Reserve. Discover the almost alien landscape of the Paracas National Reserve, with vast sprawling deserts and high sandstone cliffs. Driving through the reserve, see the Cathedral, an area where a vast rock formation once stood before being destroyed by a cataclysmic earthquake. Visit the stunning maroon-sand beaches of Playa Roja and Lagunillas Beach. Having seen some of the world's most unique natural features, flora, and fauna, In lagunillas beach there you will have time for lunch in local restaurants, later the bus will take you to huacachina and end of the services - you will get to huacacahina or ica at around 16:30

Meet your guide at 9:15 AM at San Martin Port, from where you will travel to Paracas town to meet the rest of the group and board the speedboat to begin this adventure to the stunning Ballestas Islands. On the way, you will stop at the Paracas peninsula to see the enigmatic figure of the Candelabro, a stunning design drawn on the side of a hill in the Peninsula. Nobody knows for sure who did it or why. Some believe it is related to the Nazca Lines, but still found no proof or evidence that can define its creation.  Afterwards head off to Ballestas Island where you will enter a world filled with birds and sea lions. Here you will see the three islands and, if conditions allow, navigate in some caves. On your return to the port, you will board a vehicle towards Paracas Reserve. At Paracas Reserve you will have the opportunity to learn more about the Reserve by visiting the interpretation center, an interesting building that explains all the fauna, flora, and many other important facts about the Paracas Peninsula through photographic displays. Then you will be driven through the lifeless desert until the area where once a great natural rock formation stood, known as the Cathedral, which was destroyed during the 2007 earthquake. From this place you will have amazing views of the desert and the blue ocean and after, you will visit Playa Roja and Lagunillas beach for some refreshment. Finally you will return to San Martin Port to rejoin your ship.

The tour starts picking you up at the hotel at Paracas to explore the reserve located in the department of Ica, in the province of Pisco. The Ica region is a sunny destination with many tourist attractions like the Nazca Lines and archaeological sites that belonged to the Paracas culture. The Peruvian coast is home of many kind of coastal marine species, such as the beautiful Humboldt penguin. This amazing bird lives around this area, especially at the Ballestas Islands. This place is a protected area since 1975 and it has a spectacular wildlife due to the cold Humboldt ocean current. Make a stop at the viewpoint of Supay beach is a must. You will enjoy lovely views to the coast and its cliff. The landscape is truly amazing, you cannot miss the combination of the huge desert with the color of the sea and birds flying around. A real natural show. After a short walk, we will reach the rock formation called as Cathedral, declared World Heritage Site. This place was affected after a strong earthquake in 2007. The local flora and fauna is amazing, where mammals, reptiles, birds live in this area, such as sea lions, otters, and dolphins. We will pass along the beautiful coast looking for beautiful beaches, as the Red Beach whose reddish sand is the result of ancient volcanic eruptions, making it one of the most unusual places in the world. Also, we will explore the Yumaque Beach, a beautiful cove with moon shape, where we will have the opportunity to see seagulls and dolphins. The tour of the reserve continues visiting the flamingos view point, migratory birds that come to this place for seasons. Then, we will go to the Interpretation Room to learn about the importance of this reserve, as well as its history, and the local flora and fauna. Also, we will able to admire marine fossils found in this place. The last stop will be at Lagunillas beach, a pretty fisherman’s bay where you will have time to taste a delicious and fresh Ceviche (optional). This is one of the most important Peruvian dishes made with raw fish marinated with lemon juice. At the end of this wonderful tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Paracas.

Enjoy the convenience of the being picked up from your hotel in Paracas or Pisco and transferred to the Paracas National Reserve. The reserve was established in 1975 to protect the bird and marine of life of the Paracas Peninsula. Admire the stunning landscape of the peninsula, formed by a saline desert, islands, and the sea. See one to the largest sea lion colonies in the world. Marvel at the numerous birds along the coastline. Learn about the reserve by visiting the visitor center, which has exhibits about the local flora and fauna. Drive to an area where a great natural rock formation once stood known as the Cathedral. Unfortunately, the Cathedral was destroyed during a 2007 earthquake. Enjoy amazing views of the desert, the blue ocean, and thousands of sea birds. Visit Playa Roja and Lagunillas Beach. After your tour finishes, return to your hotel.

Discover the marvelous National Reserve of Paracas in an exciting half-day tour that starts early in the morning, departing from Puerto San Martín. Our tour transport will take you to the picturesque traditional pier of El Chaco, where we will meet the rest of the group and board a speedboat. Get ready for a fascinating adventure! We will sail towards the Ballestas Islands, first passing by the enigmatic Candelabro. This mysterious geoglyph, with a length of 180 meters and an age of approximately 2500 years, has puzzled experts, and its exact purpose remains unknown. Some studies suggest that it is related to the famous Nazca Lines. Once on the beautiful Ballestas Islands, you will witness an impressive natural reserve with stunning geological formations and abundant wildlife. You will be able to spot boobies, pelicans, sea lions, and the adorable Humboldt penguins, among other species that inhabit this archipelago. These islands host an extraordinary number of birds, including migratory birds, and are famous for being the home of the world`s best natural fertilizer: guano. You will have the opportunity to observe guano birds such as the Peruvian booby, the Peruvian diving-petrel, and the Guanay cormorant, among others, while marveling at their natural environment. After returning to the pier and disembarking, we will continue our journey to the Paracas National Reserve. In the interpretation center, you will discover the secrets of flora and fauna of the reserve, as well as marine fossils that tell ancient stories. We will traverse the spectacular Paracas desert until we reach a viewpoint from where you can admire the remains of the iconic rock formation known as the Cathedral, declared a World Heritage Site. Although it suffered damage in an earthquake in 2007, it remains an impressive testament to the force of nature. Don`t miss the Red Beach, a unique place in the world with its surprisingly reddish sand, the result of ancient volcanic eruptions. We will also make a stop at the charming Lagunillas Beach, a picturesque fishing resort that will captivate you with its natural beauty. After this incredible experience, we will take you back to Puerto San Martín so you can continue your journey on a cruise, carrying amazing memories of the Paracas National Reserve and its natural wonders.

After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the Marina Turistica to begin your adventure. Board a speedboat with your guide, and jet out onto the sea towards the stunning Ballestas. Stop at the Paracas Peninsula to see the Candelabro, an enigmatic glyph carved into the side of the island, whose purpose, and creator, remain a mystery to this day. Continue onwards towards the marine sanctuary of Ballestas. Gaze upon the rocky shores filled to the brim with sunbathing seals, and penguins diving into the turbid waters to hunt underneath the surface. See other beautiful specimens, like majestic pelicans, and colorful blue-footed boobies. Return to the Marina Turistica for a drive to Paracas National Reserve. Discover the almost alien landscape of the Paracas National Reserve, with vast sprawling deserts and high sandstone cliffs. Driving through the reserve, see the Cathedral, an area where a vast rock formation once stood before being destroyed by a cataclysmic earthquake. Visit the stunning maroon-sand beaches of Playa Roja and Lagunillas Beach. Having seen some of the world's most unique natural features, flora, and fauna, hop back in the car for a convenient transfer back to your hotel in Ica or drop-off in Paracas (Hotel or bus station).

Prepare yourself for an early morning pickup from your hotel in Lima at 4:30 AM. Travel south towards the desert area and coastal region of the Paracas National Reserve. Enjoy a fresh box for breakfast and arrive at Paracas at 7:40 AM. Upon arrival at Paracas, head towards the main port to board the first boat of the day to the Ballestas Islands. Admire the scenery of the Bay of Paracas and Punta Pejerrey en route to the natural habitat of sea lions, seagulls, penguins and other wildlife species. See the incredible "Paracas Candelabra", geoglyph related to the Nazca lines. Its significance is still a mystery. Get a detailed explanation of the history and importance of the Paracas National Reserve, established in 1975 as the oldest marine reserve in Peru. Visit key attractions on the reserve such as the Interpretation Center, the Flamingo Viewpoint, the Cathedral, and beautiful beaches like Playa Lagunillas, Playa Roja, and Playa Yumaque.  Continue the tour with a guided visit to the Paracas Museum. Learn interesting facts about local culture as you explore rooms filled pottery, textiles, and mysterious elongated skulls. Finally, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch in an ocean-view restaurant before beginning your trip back to Lima.