Full Day Tour from Lima: Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve
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Full Day Tour from Lima: Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve
By Peru Hop
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Ages 3-99, max of 40 per group
Duration: 18h
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Restroom on board
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
- Golden Shadow tour to the Paracas National Reserve
- Bilingual Guide
- The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- Entry/Admission - Islas Ballestas
- Entry/Admission - Paracas National Reserve
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative. -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 5:05 am and 5:15 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:15 am and 6:00 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 6:00 am and 6:20 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in the Airport and Lima downtown will be confirmed via chat
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26488P5- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The bus will arrive back in Lima around 11:30 pm - midnight
- The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 17-20) and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 25-28). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26488P5
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- jameshH4653QZ0 contributions10/10 great day out from limaPicked up on time outside my hotel,tour guide aymeth was very informative throughout the tour,was a great tour and would definitely recommendWritten March 16, 2025
- Passenger336566004270 contributionsWell worth itAymeth was a great guide, super funny! Much more fun than even I expected! Be prepared for a long day. Well worth it, would recommend!Written March 16, 2025
- hugovP3324EF0 contributionsMust-do activity in LimaGreat Company with our guide Aymeth!! Overall it’s an activity which I fully recommend when in Lima. Consider it is a full day activity so make sure you have enough time. Wonderful time in Paracas and the islands. But the best part is definitely Huacachina and the experience in the desert dunes.Written March 16, 2025
- 538dieseld0 contributionsLiterally the best day trip ever!!!This excursion was absolutely wonderful! The boat operator got us close to the sea lions and penguins. Great scenery! The sand dunes was an excellent adventure. Great scenery and incredible sunset. Maron was our driver and he provided a lot of fun. Our bus driver (Cesar) was very good. Special shout out to our tour guide Aymeth. She was absolutely excellent & engaging. She is a great representative of your company and also Perú. This is a very long day trip but absolutely worth doing - I would highly recommend it and would probably do it again. Got to meet and speak with others on the tour and we all agreed this is probably the best one day trip we’ve ever had.Written March 16, 2025
- pedrobT487PC0 contributionsAmazing experience in Paracas and HuacachinaThe trip was amazing, Aymeth was perfect since the beginning of the trip until the end. She was totally ready to answer any question and was so much pontual with the times.Written March 16, 2025
- hvick20240 contributionsGreat excursionExcellent adventure. Aymeth ran a terrific trip. Thoroughly enjoyed the boat ride and opportunity to see the sea lions, penguins and birds. The lunch was a great experience with peruvian food. Dune buggy ride was so much fun and the sandboarding a first for us. Aymeth provided lots of information and was very fun and personable. Cesar was a great driver as well. Thank you!!Written March 16, 2025
- Y5648TMchrisc0 contributionsWeekend trip from Lima to paracas and huacachinaAymeth & Jean Pierre were fantastic! Enjoyed my entire weekend with peruhop, would definitely recommend to other travelers :)Written March 16, 2025
- owenr4430 contributionsPeru Hop | Lima to CuscoMy girlfriend and I had a fantastic time on Peru Hop from Lima to Cusco! The entire trip was well organised and extremely efficient. Our host Raúl was fantastic and helped make our experience special. The highlights of our trip was the Shadows Trek and sand boarding!Written March 16, 2025
- 306neler0 contributionsWell organizedI did the Trip from Arequipa to Lima with Peru Hop. Everything was organized really well and our guide Luis was really nice and helped with anything we needed.Written March 16, 2025
- Bosco T0 contributionsSmooth rideVery nice and smooth experience. Overnight bus ride is more comfy than expected with nicr inclined seat and bus toliet. Tour guide Raul Cespedes is very friendly and helpful. He is very responsible as well looking after everyone make sure they have a smooth experience!Written March 16, 2025
- marcusdiro150 contributionsAmazing Experience with Peru HopWe had an amazing trip with Peru Hop! Our guide Sergio was awesome. He made sure everything happened on time and was an excellent communicator. It is a long day but very worth it. Would highly recommend.Written March 15, 2025
- TKFS0 contributionsA day to remember! Lots of beautiful photos and memories 🇵🇪☀️Terrific choice! Tour guide Sergio and driver Caesar from Peru Hop went out of their way to make the long trip pleasant and we had a super experience! Thank you very much for the attention and very comfortable ride.Written March 15, 2025
- Curious7169980 contributionsXavier and JohannaHis name is Carlos. Jose Carlos. A living legend. We loved the tour as much as the guide! Highly recommend if you wanna have fun and see the most amazing places!!Written March 15, 2025
- sta_czykw0 contributionsEasy and smooth way to explore PeruWe really enjoyed our trip with PeruHop, and our guide Carlo Rodriguez was well informed, very friendly and extremely helpful! Thank you PeruHop for making our trip to Peru so convinient.Written March 15, 2025
- D2094VHdebbiep0 contributionsAwesome trip with a little bit of everythingThis trip has a little bit of everything! First part was a visit to Islas Ballestas to see the seals and bird colonies. Was super informative and the island has such an interesting history! We also visited the Paracas Reserve and even spotted some dolphins! Next up was Huaccachina where you go dune buggying and sandboarding. Definitely a highlight. Those dunes are not for the faint-hearted, but at the same time we felt very safe! Through all this was our lovely guide Jose Carlos from Peru Hop. He was super engaging and made sure we all had a great time! Thanks for being an awesome guide!Written March 15, 2025
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Miguel Angel
Panama City, Panama3 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
An unforgettable tour, an exceptional service by our Guide Sandra, the driver of the super-cautious Bus No 3. When we arrived in Islas ballestas we passed very fast, that tour also had a Guide with a lot of knowledge and an unsurpassed attitude. Then we went to Huacachina, from the beginning it was an incredible exprexienc: the sun, the sand, the roaring engines, we had a very experienced driver with a very curious name: “Chupon” took us all over the desert at incredible speeds, but always with the utmost caution, we threw ourselves more than 6 times on the boards down the sandy slopes and then watched the sunset.. there are no words to describe this Super Mega experience!! REALLY UNFORGETTABLE! 10/10
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Written September 21, 2024
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Hola,
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu maravillosa reseña!
Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del tour con nuestro equipo, especialmente con nuestra guía Sandra.
Nos encanta que hayas tenido una experiencia emocionante haciendo sandboarding en Huacachina. Agradecemos tus amables palabras, tu reseña significa mucho para nosotros.
Cordialmente,
Equipo Peru Hop.
Written October 2, 2024
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Katherine Kroeger
Boston, MA5 contributions
Dec 2024 • Friends
Peru Hop is such a brilliant business and way for tourists to make the most of their time in Peru! We saw so many things in one day for an affordable price and the activities were exhilarating. Arthur was fantastic - knowledgeable, caring, informative and helpful and we were happy to have him as our guide. Also the bus was incredibly comfortable for the long drives and we appreciated the outlets to charge our phones!
Written December 23, 2024
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Hi Katherine,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience with Peru Hop. It's great to know that you were able to see so much in one day and enjoy the activities. Arthur truly is an exceptional guide, and we're so glad his knowledge and care made a positive impact on your journey. We're also happy you found the bus comfortable and appreciated the charging outlets! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
Warm regards,
Peru Hop Team.
Written December 27, 2024
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Eden B
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Friends
This day felt like an experience of a lifetime. I truthfully don’t love boat rides but I enjoyed Paracas as well as the guide who took us to the island! He was hilarious and informative! We got to see birds, sea lions and penguins. The view was stunning. The huacachina experience was other-worldly and I would recommend to anyone, was absolutely incredible riding the dunebuggy and the sandboarding. Huacachina was also beautiful and hot weather! Danna was a fabulous tour guide and I enjoyed her kind spirit as well as her shared knowledge of the culture of Peru. I would highly recommend this tour!
Written April 24, 2024
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Mark G
6 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
This trip was nothing short of amazing. I never thought I would slide down dunes in a South American desert. But the real treat of this tour was Deborah. I've been on a solo trip through Latin America for 5 months so far and 6 countries. I've taken easily a dozen or more tours and Deborah is the unquestioned best tour guide I've ever had. She was so energetic, fun, clear and attentive. There were 40 people on the day I went and she made sure to pay attention to every single one and even learn pretty much everyone's name without even asking! There was a small problem outside of Peru hop's control on the tour that effected only me in a negative way and Deborah noticed without me having to say anything and immediately starting talking to those in charge to fix it. I've never seen any tour guide take such control and initiative to ensure every single person had the best trip possible.
She very clearly explained the scheduled and was a great leader. She was always available and happy to help.
Give that girl a raise!
She very clearly explained the scheduled and was a great leader. She was always available and happy to help.
Give that girl a raise!
Written May 27, 2024
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B A
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Family
A great tour - felt like a good, relaxing way to discover Paracas without cramming in both that and Huacachina into one day. Sergio and Chris were both great guides and felt safe with the bus drivers.
I enjoyed all parts of the tour and the free time in Paracas too. The only thing worth noting is the national reserve part is quite short and a bus tour, so if you’re more adventurous then I’d recommend doing another option like an ATV.
I enjoyed all parts of the tour and the free time in Paracas too. The only thing worth noting is the national reserve part is quite short and a bus tour, so if you’re more adventurous then I’d recommend doing another option like an ATV.
Written December 27, 2024
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Hi there!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you had a great time on the tour and found it a relaxing way to explore Paracas. It's fantastic that Sergio and Chris made such a positive impression with their knowledge and friendliness.
We appreciate your feedback on the National Reserve portion. We understand some guests may prefer more adventurous options like ATV rides, and we'll take your insights into account as we improve our offerings.
We're also glad you enjoyed your free time in Paracas! We’d love to welcome you back if you decide to join us again or try something new.
Safe travels and happy adventures!
Kind regards,
Peru Hop Team
Written December 28, 2024
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Mackenzie D
2 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Such a fun day trip from Lima! So much to see and experience in one day. The dune buggies and sand boarding then watching the sun set above the dunes were for sure the highlight. Would definitely recommend this to anyone traveling that wants to experience Paracas and Huacachina but doesn’t have time for a multi day trip. Ralph was a great guide through Peru Hop!
Written May 11, 2024
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Leandro Y
3 contributions
We did the full day tour to Paracas and Huacachina. From the beginning Sol and Virgil were excellent guides. We felt very safe travelling on the company bus and the itinerary was super clear without any inconvenience. The tour experiences were very good. We'll definitely pick them again next time.
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Written October 10, 2024
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Angel Velez
Bayamon, Puerto Rico4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great tour, 100% would recommend. Our guide Sandra was the best. The sandboarding was amazing with the 4x4 ride make us feel we were at a roller coster. All thanks to our great driver Miky. We ended the day with a sunset at Huacachina, just perfect.
Written October 19, 2023
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Rob S
3 contributions
Feb 2025 • Solo
I had an unforgettable experience visiting Paracas and Huacachina with Peru Hop, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible guide, Arthur Paz. Arthur went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, sharing insightful knowledge, making us laugh, and ensuring everyone felt comfortable and included. His passion for Peru and its culture really shines through, making the trip even more memorable. I’m already looking forward to using Peru Hop again for future travels, and I hope to have Arthur as my guide once more. Highly recommend!
Written February 16, 2025
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Hi There
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable experience visiting Paracas and Huacachina with us at Peru Hop. It’s fantastic to know that Arthur Paz made such a positive impact on your trip—his dedication, humor, and deep love for Peruvian culture truly do make all the difference!
We’re delighted that you felt comfortable and included throughout your journey, as we strive to create memorable experiences for all our travelers. Your enthusiasm about returning is music to our ears, and we would be more than happy to arrange another adventure with Arthur as your guide!
Warm Regards,
Peru Hop Team
Written February 17, 2025
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Annie B
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Couples
Bus had AC and we were picked up and dropped off by Peru Hop at our hotel. Our guide Arthur was great! Very sweet and friendly. He made sure everyone understood what was happening and had answers to any questions as well as being diligent about making sure no one got left behind. The ballestas islands portion of the trip was canceled by the bad weather. Peru Hop offered us a replacement tour of the Paracas reserve or a partial refund and Arthur saved the day by giving us an informative tour of the Reserve. I would be happy to travel again with Peru Hop
Written February 17, 2025
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Hi there
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Peru Hop. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed our comfortable bus service, especially the AC.
We’re glad Arthur made such a positive impact on your trip. His dedication to keeping everyone informed truly reflects our commitment to excellent customer service.
We also appreciate your understanding regarding the Ballestas Islands cancellation due to weather. It’s great that Arthur turned it around with an informative tour of the Paracas Reserve!
Warm Regards,
Peru Hop Team
Written February 17, 2025
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J C
Hi I am thinking of doing this tour in October. Can you confirm:
-what time pick up is in Miraflores
-what time drop off is in Miraflores
-total travel time (ie in the bus)
Written September 8, 2019
Hi, not sure whether there are multiple schemes. Drop off in Miraflores is in the evening, around 22.00.
Pick up I did not know as we started in Arequipa but if you do a one day tour it is probably between 05.00 and 06.00
Written September 8, 2019
Ivonne M
Dublin, Ireland
Hola, en sus opciones de pick up está el hotel San Agustin Exclusive, en Miraflores?
Written April 21, 2019
Ciao! Con questo trip si visita anche Il Candelabro?
Written January 27, 2019
Hola queria saber si pueden recogerme o si mi hotel esta en su ruta para esta excursion hotel luxury inkary
Written August 4, 2018
Annie N
Boston, Massachusetts
Will you be able to pick up from Tierra Viva Mira Flores?
Written May 31, 2018
Just phone Peru hop directly and they can answer that
Written June 2, 2018
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