Paracas Reserve Tour: Cathedral & Red Beach from El Chaco

Four hours across five beaches and a wind-carved rock cathedral

A guided tour of Paracas National Reserve departing from El Chaco that visits the Cathedral rock formation, Red Beach, and four other beaches over a morning and early afternoon. The guide speaks English and Spanish. Transport from El Chaco and lunch at Playa Lagunillas are included. Children from age 2 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of Paracas National Reserve

• Meet at Like Xplorer Peru office
• Transfer to boarding point
• Enter Paracas National Reserve
• Visit Supay beach
• Admire The Cathedral rock formation
• Explore Red Beach
• Swim at Playa La Mina
• Lunch at Playa Lagunillas
• Return to El Chaco

The experience

The tour leaves El Chaco at 10:45 a.m. and enters the reserve at 11 a.m. for a route through the peninsula's desert landscapes and geological formations. You'll stop at Supay beach, where dark sand meets strong color contrasts between the sea and cliffs, then move to the Cathedral: a rock formation shaped by wind and sea erosion that shelters various marine species. Red Beach, famous for its reddish sand and counted among Peru's most unusual beaches, comes next. At Playa La Mina, the water is clear enough and the waves calm enough for swimming. The final stop is Playa Lagunillas, where restaurants face the sea and you have time for lunch before the return to El Chaco at 3 p.m.

A Spanish-English guide leads the group through the reserve, and transport is handled throughout. The tour suits families and nature lovers. Children from age 2 can join. The pace is built around the stops themselves rather than a strenuous hike, so the day works for a range of fitness levels.

What’s included

• Transport from El Chaco to the reserve and back.
• a Spanish-English guide throughout the tour.
• access to all five beaches and the Cathedral rock formation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:45

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (2 to 16 years)

GroupUp to 46

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 3.17

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Like Xplorer Peru

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're traveling with young children and want a structured itinerary where everyone moves together at the same pace, with afternoon return allowing a free morning.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 16 years).

What is the Cathedral at Paracas?

The Cathedral is a rock formation inside the reserve, shaped by wind and sea erosion over time. It serves as a habitat for various marine species and is one of the main landmarks on the tour.

Can I swim during this tour?

Yes, Playa La Mina is an ideal swimming spot with crystal-clear water and soft waves. You'll have time to swim there during the tour.

What time does the tour return to El Chaco?

The tour returns to El Chaco at 3 p.m., making it an afternoon activity that leaves the morning free for other plans.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you'll stop at Playa Lagunillas, where restaurants face the sea and you can order food there.