Private Tour
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This round-trip tour of Peru's most famous islands lets you enjoy magnificent rocks formations sculpted by nature and is home of Humboldt penguins, south Americans sea lions and a multitude of marine birds.
All yacht tours include a trained, certified, registered yatchsman and crewman/guide onboard. Our yacht services are insured and registered with all appropriate agencies as mandated by law.
The Paracas Reserve is a land tour that we manage in a personalized way for the better delight and personal satisfaction of visitors such as bird watching in coastal wetlands, rock formations and panoramic views of the coastline. As we will also pass multicolored beaches.
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Atracadero Artesanal "El Chaco"
Arrival to Paracas City (tourist pier)
Islas Ballestas
Ride to Ballestas islands it last for 2 hours, We will see marine birds, sea lions, Humboldt penguin, Inka tern, in the way to the Islands we will have chance to see the enigmatic line similar to Nazca lines, named Chandelier.
Bottled water
English speaking guide
All entrance fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal insurance in case of injuries
Harbor tax
Pickup and dropoff directly from cruiser terminal
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Pickup included
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Norman P,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
Pretty good organisation and communication. Booked as day excursion for port day while Sapphire Princess berthed. Princess do everything they can to make it hard to boook independent trips, saying their own are exceptional value. Thus was less than half their price, pickup alongside ship, excellent comfortable boat trip giving loads of time for nature spotting good guide, nothing too much trouble. Saw loads of other stuff on desert/museum part of trip. Highly recommdnded
26benx,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
the best tour of our trips in the past two years! Persons of the tour guide agency met with us when we got off the cruise ship. Air conditioning bus carry us during the tour. Guide operator Lucio is a wonderful guy to work with, very good English, good arrangement, perfect results. Boat captain for the reserve island is a super young man, positioned boat very well for tourists . On our way back , we did see whales.. they even stayed for a while for us to get whale photos. Reserve desert park visit was great too. In the end, we were sent back to cruise ship right where we got off. In summary, great!




Passport06561316423,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This tour of the islands and the Paracas Park was a great value and excellent up close nature encounter. The contrast between all the birds and sea lions with the dry desert mountains and coast was spectacular. The guide gave a good cultural and History lecture as well as identifying the various wildlife with great opportunities to photograph.






Luis F,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, Paraca Town and Paraca National Reserve with all tickets included and pick up and drop off at the cruise port itself
Michelle M,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
Pick up was at the port and communication was good. We had a wonderful day exploring both the Paracus island and the desert area. During the boat ride we had plenty of time and the captain was very patient and rotated the boat so everyone can see and take photos of the many animals to be seen. The time spent in the desert was also very interesting and informative. The only thing I would suggest is for more free time after the boat ride to do some souvenir shopping as the line up at the bathrooms was very long and only had 5 mins. Other than that would recommend doing.
Meander803785,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had an amazing trip in Paracas! I highly recommend choosing a tour here — the team was very thoughtful, caring, and went above and beyond to help us in many ways.
Wanderer43709928044,,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We booked the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve Tour combination because we only had one full day in Paracas and it was a good decision. The tour was well organised and the transition between both parts was very smooth. We were very lucky to have Lucio as a guide. He was super knowledgeable in virtually everything related to the area (and beyond). Be it wildlife, archaeology, geology, … . It was a very educational and memorable experience. Thank you, Lucio!
radinav2025,,Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I and my husband booked a trip with this tour guide and we was very excited with our day. We learned much about the Inca culture and history. We recommend this guide highly.
jwillis0,,Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Well organized and easy transfer from cruise ship. Lucio was a fantastic guide. So well informed and enthusiastic. We had a wonderful day seeing loads of wildlife and learning of the local culture! Highly recommend!
hollypG1580MG,,Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We learned so much for our guide Lucio at the National Reserve museum in Paracas. He took special attention to ensure we saw everything and explained in detail the history of the Paracas people and its geography. One of the best guides I have ever been fortunate enough to meet.


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