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Lima: Paracas Reserve, Slave Tunnels & Ballestas Islands Full Day
(739) Reviews
Lima
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The bus will arrive back in Lima around 11:30 pm - midnight
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The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
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Minimum age: 8 years old – Must have parents permission
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Make the most of a full day from Lima: cruise the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands on a guided boat tour to look for sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and soaring seabirds, then continue into the dramatic Paracas National Reserve where desert drops into the Pacific. Close the day with a powerful visit to the historic Chincha Slave Tunnels. • Full-day tour from Lima: Ballestas Islands cruise & Paracas Reserve • Wildlife viewing opportunities - sea lions, penguins, and seabird cliffs • Iconic desert-meets-ocean viewpoints inside Paracas National Reserve • Guided visit to the Chincha Slave Tunnels; hotel pickup and drop-off included
Highlights
18 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
18 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco
Stay connected with high-speed onboard Wi-Fi (Only available through Peru Hop)
Exclusive comfort - the only operator using luxury buses (others use small vans)
All taxes and entrance fees included - no hidden charges
Guided visit to the Chincha Slave Tunnels (Hacienda San José)
Bilingual local host/guide throughout the day
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned restroom-equipped luxury
Guided tour of Paracas National Reserve
2-hour Ballestas Islands speedboat tour
Food and drinks
Lima: Paracas Reserve, Slave Tunnels & Ballestas Islands Full Day
(739) Reviews
Lima
About
Make the most of a full day from Lima: cruise the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands on a guided boat tour to look for sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and soaring seabirds, then continue into the dramatic Paracas National Reserve where desert drops into the Pacific. Close the day with a powerful visit to the historic Chincha Slave Tunnels. • Full-day tour from Lima: Ballestas Islands cruise & Paracas Reserve • Wildlife viewing opportunities - sea lions, penguins, and seabird cliffs • Iconic desert-meets-ocean viewpoints inside Paracas National Reserve • Guided visit to the Chincha Slave Tunnels; hotel pickup and drop-off included
Highlights
18 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
18 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco
Stay connected with high-speed onboard Wi-Fi (Only available through Peru Hop)
Exclusive comfort - the only operator using luxury buses (others use small vans)
All taxes and entrance fees included - no hidden charges
Guided visit to the Chincha Slave Tunnels (Hacienda San José)
Bilingual local host/guide throughout the day
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned restroom-equipped luxury
Guided tour of Paracas National Reserve
2-hour Ballestas Islands speedboat tour
Food and drinks
Itinerary
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Miraflores
Begin with an early pickup from your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco. Board your Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi and settle into a premium, air-conditioned coach with reclining semi-bed seats and an onboard restroom. Your friendly Peruvian host shares stories and tips as you trace the scenic Pan-American Highway toward Paracas, a peaceful fishing town on the Pacific.
4 hours
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Islas Ballestas
From 10:00 to 12:00, board a fast, comfortable boat for a 2-hour wildlife cruise. Skim past towering rock arches and the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph while watching for sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a kaleidoscope of seabirds - and, with luck, playful dolphins. Skippers keep a respectful distance so you can enjoy natural behavior (wildlife sightings vary seasonally).
2 hours
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Paracas
From 12:00 to 14:00, enjoy free time along the Paracas boardwalk. Stroll the marina, browse local craft stalls, or sit down for fresh ceviche or grilled catch of the day overlooking the ocean (lunch at own expense). Your host can point you to great local favorites.
2 hours
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Paracas National Reserve
Join a guided bus tour inside one of South America’s largest protected desert reserves. Photograph red-sand cliffs, wind-carved headlands, and sweeping Pacific views where dunes meet turquoise water. Short walks to lookouts are rewarded with unforgettable panoramas.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Hacienda San José
Travel north aboard your Peru Hop bus to a historic hacienda to explore its underground tunnels, once used during the slave-trading era. Your guide shares context and stories that bring this difficult history to life. Some passages are narrow and have low ceilings; guests should be comfortable with enclosed spaces.
4 hours
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Lima
Relax aboard your comfortable Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi for the drive back to Lima - ideal for sharing your best Ballestas and Paracas photos on the way. Enjoy direct drop-off at your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco. Typical arrival is around 11:00 PM (traffic and sea conditions can affect timing; Downtown/Airport drop-offs may be slightly later).
