Top Paracas Private Sightseeing Tours

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.

30 minutes before the meeting point tour at the Ocean Beach Paracas Hotel The Ballestas Islands are a group of rocky islands located off the Pacific coast near the city of Paracas, and are famous for their abundant wildlife. They are a must see for all wildlife lovers, as they are home to thousands of birds and mammals, including penguins, sea lions and pelicans. The islands are protected, which means that you cannot swim with the animals or walk on their own, but you will get very close to them by speedboat. Schedules: 8:00 am. 10:00 a.m. Restriction: The operator does not allow babies under 1 year of age to attend the tour. The tour to the Ballestas Islands during the holidays in Peru, such as Easter, National Holidays, New Year's Party, is usually very popular and many people travel so prices tend to change and the duration of the tour is 1 Hour and 10 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Paracas National Reserve Tour is a tour where you can appreciate the most beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian coast.

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.

Dating back to the 15th century, Tambo Colorado is a must-see for visitors to the Pisco River Valley—but to understand the site’s historic significance, you need a guide. On this tour, visit Tambo Colorado with entrance fees and round-trip travel from your Paracas hotel included, and explore the lost civilization of the Incas. With your guide to lead the way, discover ceremonial plazas and ancient houses, and learn how the Incas lived and worked on the land.

The best encounter with an oasis is lived in Huacachina and all the adrenaline possible that you live thanks to the sand buggy

In this Full Day, we will know the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve. From 08:30 a.m to 09:00 a.m Our service starts from San Martin harbor in the unloading area, in the morning our local guide will be waiting for you with your name on a sign after making contact will be transferred to Paracas Chaco. Upon arriving in Paracas you will be taken to the tourist pier to leave for the Ballestas Islands. Check this! The average temperature in Paracas is 23° C. We recommend using a rain jacket in autumn and winter. Don´t eat before Ballestas Islands Tour. If you travel with your family, we recommend carrying all the documents.

Without a doubt, one of the star activities in the area. Its creation dates from 1975 and receives the figure of 100 thousand annual visitors. The Reserve is located in the most desert area of the coast of Peru, and at the same time it is located in one of the richest maritime areas with cold water currents. For nature lovers, this is a place they cannot miss. You can find birds such as pelicans, tendrils, parihuanas, Arctic chorlos, Peruvian potoyunco or Humboldt Penguins; mammals such as chusco or bufeo; fish such as stripe or pampanito; or other fascinating animals like the muimuy, the gecko or the leatherback turtles. But not only that, through tours in Paracas you can discover the magic of “El Candelabro”, a 120-meter geoglyph, as well as the remains of the imposing rock formation of “The Cathedral”.

Ica is home to a large number of wineries that produce some of the best wines and pisco in the country. On this occasion, a transportation service will pick you up from Paracas in the morning to carry you to Caravedo traditional winery, where one of the best pisco in the country is distilled. Then visit the prestigious Tacama winery that produces excellent wines and pisco. The renowned winery Queirolo will be the last point of your visit. There you will take a tour around the vineyard and learn about the distillation zone. Besides, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch, followed by a tasting of wines and pisco. Finally, return to Paracas.

With this tour you can enjoy and know the best attractions at Ica. You could exploring new flavors tasting our wines, Pisco and learn about the production process of this. Likewise savor delicious typical plates surrounded by a beautiful vineyard with old constructions that make nice and pleasurable the tour. Finally adventuring to take a private ride in our exclusive professional vehicles ROV (Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle) over the golden dunes of Huacachina.

This tour is designed for a private small group or families that wish to visit the islands without other travllers. See the best of Ballestas marine wildlife and enjoy the beauty of this great paradise of sea bird and sea mammals in 2 hours boat trip with english speaking guide included.

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 E-bikes are the perfect tool to visit the Paracas National Reserve. They do not pollute, they do not make noise and they are a versatile and fun vehicle. This experience seeks to offer all the advantages described without making much effort, since the bicycle engine assists our pedaling all the time

TAMBO COLORADO: it was an Inca settlement based in Pisco valley, on the right side of Pisco river. Its name TAMBO COLORADO is due to the predominant color of buildings and all the area. This is one of the best-conserved places in Perú. Typically tawantinsuyo style in everything also for architecture design. It presents the singularity of been made with “adobe” a sort of artisanal brick. This is evidence that Quechuas engineers were adapting to new coast area they were conquering It was one of the most important centers established by the Incas on the coast of Peru. These are a set of constructions made with mud walls and adobes, these are the adobe ruins best preserved on the coast of Peru.

This fantastic tour is for all visitors who are landing at San Martin Port and wish to enjoy a private tour to Ica and Huacachina. In this tour, you will visit the local winery and Pisco factory, where you can learn more about the old and traditional methods of making Pisco, also you can taste their wines, Pisco, and local products. Then we will visit Huacachina, a dreamed oasis surrounded by big sand dunes.