Nature and Wildlife Tours in Lima at a glance
- Our pick: Lima to Paracas: Ballestas Islands, Slave Tunnels & Desert Reserve, US$ 89 per person (18h, 4.85★ · 929).
- Best value: Swim with Sea Lions at Palomino Islands: 3-Hour Yacht Tour, US$ 55 per person (3h, 4.84★ · 254).
- Private option: Paracas & Ballestas Islands tour: Private boat & wildlife, US$ 185 per person (12h, 4.70★ · 10).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: US$ 50–US$ 350 (median US$ 89). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 7 with hotel pickup, 8 kid-friendly, 4 private and 2 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Lima — Marcahuasi, Ballestas Islands and 1 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Lima to Paracas: Ballestas Islands, Slave Tunnels & Desert Reserve Full-day tour from Lima with Ballestas Islands wildlife cruise, Paracas National Reserve, and Chincha Slave Tunnels. Includes lunch, Pisco Sour class, and hotel pickup. Every day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.85 (929 reviews) Duration: 18h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Swim with Sea Lions at Palomino Islands: 3-Hour Yacht Tour Swim with sea lions in their natural habitat on a 3-hour yacht ride around Palomino Islands with wetsuit, mask, snacks and expert guides included. Every day · 10:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.84 (254 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima: Wildlife & Desert Day trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina featuring a Ballestas Islands boat cruise, pisco tasting. Every day · 05:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.80 (44 reviews) Duration: 17h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Paracas & Ballestas Islands tour: Private boat & wildlife Private tour from Lima to Paracas National Reserve and Ballestas Islands with speedboat excursion, guide and hotel pickup, see sea lions. Tue–Sun · 05:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.70 (10 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 185 per person
Paracas Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Sandboarding Day Trip Experience Ballestas Islands wildlife, Paracas coast, and Huacachina dune buggy sandboarding on a full-day tour from Lima. Includes guide & transport. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.72 (18 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · PT · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Paracas and Huacachina Day Trip from Lima: Wildlife and Desert Full-day tour from Lima to Paracas Bay and Huacachina with Ballestas Islands boat tour, wine tasting, desert dune buggy ride and sandboarding included. Every day · 05:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 15h–16h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Marcahuasi hike from Lima: Stone formations and Andean culture Hike Marcahuasi plateau at 4,700 meters with a certified guide to explore ancient stone formations and chullpas. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 3 Duration: 14h–16h Live guide: EN · DE · ZH · JA +3 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per person
Private Marcahuasi plateau tour from Lima: Hike the Andes Private SUV tour from Lima to Marcahuasi plateau with professional guide, breakfast and 3 hours exploring the high-altitude formations. Mon–Fri · 05:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 9h–10h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 230 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima to Paracas: Ballestas Islands, Slave Tunnels & Desert ReserveOur pickPickup offered | US$ 89 per person | 18h | 4.85★ · 929 | Every day · 05:30 | English, Spanish |
| Swim with Sea Lions at Palomino Islands: 3-Hour Yacht TourBest value | US$ 55 per person | 3h | 4.84★ · 254 | Every day · 10:30 | English, Spanish |
| Paracas & Ballestas Islands tour: Private boat & wildlifePrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 185 per person | 12h | 4.70★ · 10 | Tue–Sun · 05:30 | English, Spanish |
| Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima: Wildlife & DesertPickup offered | US$ 50 per person | 17h 30m | 4.80★ · 44 | Every day · 05:00 | English, Spanish |
| Paracas Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Sandboarding Day TripPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 85 per person | 12h | 4.72★ · 18 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish, French +2 |
| Paracas and Huacachina Day Trip from Lima: Wildlife and DesertPickup offered | US$ 99 per person | 15h–16h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 05:00 | English, Spanish |
| Marcahuasi hike from Lima: Stone formations and Andean culturePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 350 per person | 14h–16h | — | Every day · No fixed time | English, German, Spanish +4 |
| Private Marcahuasi plateau tour from Lima: Hike the AndesPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 230 per person | 9h–10h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Mon–Fri · 05:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (4): Paracas & Ballestas Islands tour: Private boat & wildlife (US$ 185 per person) · Paracas Ballestas Islands & Huacachina Sandboarding Day Trip (US$ 85 per person) · Marcahuasi hike from Lima: Stone formations and Andean culture (US$ 350 per person)
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