Paracas National Reserve Half-Day Tour

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About this activity

Explore the Paracas National Reserve and admire the wonders of this natural peninsula with an amazing ecosystem, with a wild fauna and flora, such a birds and sea lions. Discover this amazing bay located 300 kilometers south of Lima, with incredible desert landscapes and beaches, and be amazed for this gem of nature.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 28 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Children (8–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transfers from/to centrally located hotels in Paracas
Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Travel insurance

Itinerary

Paracas National Reserve

5 min Admission included

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.
Supay Beach

30 min Admission included

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.
Stop 3

20 min Admission included

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.
Stop 4

20 min

Also, we will stroll along the Yumaque Beach, a beautiful cove with moon shape, where we will have the opportunity to see seagulls and dolphins.
Playa Roja

20 min Admission included

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.
Stop 6

40 min

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.
Stop 7

40 min Admission included

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.