Nature and Wildlife Tours in Paracas at a glance
- Our pick: Paracas: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Wildlife Watching, US$ 20 per person (2h, 4.80★ · 384).
- Top rated: Paracas: Sunset Trekking Tour & Playa Roja Cliffs Walk, US$ 40 per person (5h, 4.96★ · 103).
- Best value: Ballestas Islands tour from Paracas: Wildlife and the Candelabra, US$ 15 per person (2h, 4.32★ · 41).
Price per person across the 22 options priced per person: US$ 15–US$ 115 (median US$ 40). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 22.
Of the 22 options: 22 with live guides in English, 22 with free cancellation, 22 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup, 12 kid-friendly, 2 private and 20 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. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Paracas — Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve and 9 more
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22 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Paracas: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Wildlife Watching Sea lions, penguins, and the mysterious Candelabro: see Peru’s Ballestas Islands by boat from Paracas with a local guide. Includes lifejacket and all logistics. Every day · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.80 (384 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 20 per person
Paracas Golden Shadows Trek: 4-Hour Sunset Walk & Desert Cliffs 4-hour sunset trek through Paracas National Reserve with guide and transfers. Walk desert cliffs, spot wildlife, and watch golden shadows at dusk on Peru's South Coast. Every day · 15:00 · From age 12 ★ 4.92 (337 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 34 per person
Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve from San Martín Port Feel the wild side of Paracas with a local-guided Ballestas Islands boat tour, wildlife spotting, and reserve land tour. Includes pickup from San Martín Port. Every day · 09:15 ★ 4.66 (87 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Paracas: Sunset Trekking Tour & Playa Roja Cliffs Walk Feel the golden hour in Paracas with a guided sunset trek, Playa Roja views, and Mendieta Beach walk: includes roundtrip transport and bilingual guide. Every day · 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (103 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Ballestas Islands tour from San Martín Port: Cruise ship pickup Cruise ship passengers get pickup steps from the gangway and return timed to your departure. See sea lions. Every day · 08:30 and 09:30 ★ 4.58 (43 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Ballestas Islands tour: Sea lions, penguins from San Martin Port Ballestas Islands tour departing directly from San Martin Port cruise terminal with English or Spanish guide, boat access to three islands. Every day · 08:30 and 09:30 ★ 4.65 (40 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas: Sea lions and penguins Boat tour of Ballestas Islands from Paracas with local guide, hotel pickup and 90 to 140 minutes on the water to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and the Candelabro geoglyph. Every day · 08:00 and 11:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.80 (55 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h 20m Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 24 per person
Paracas National Reserve tour: Cathedral rock and turquoise beach Tour Paracas National Reserve with an official guide, visiting the Cathedral rock formation and turquoise beach with time for swimming and lunch. Every day · 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.85 (41 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 21 per person
Paracas National Reserve tour: Red Beach, cliffs & Tello Museum Private guided tour of Paracas National Reserve with stops at Red Beach, coastal viewpoints and the Julio C. Tello Museum. Includes entry fees. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 4.70 (40 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Ballestas Islands tour from Paracas: Wildlife and the Candelabra Group speedboat tour from Paracas to Ballestas Islands with the Candelabra geoglyph, English or Spanish guide, and life jacket included. Every day · 08:00 and 10:00 ★ 4.32 (41 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 15 per person
Paracas National Reserve Private Tour from Paracas Private guided tour of Paracas National Reserve with hotel pickup from Paracas or Pisco: your own vehicle and English-speaking guide through desert. Every day · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.62 (21 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve tour from Paracas Start with a boat ride to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions and Humboldt penguins, then explore Paracas National Reserve's Cathedral rock formation. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.38 (16 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas: Sea lions and penguins Two-hour boat ride from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands with an English-speaking guide. Spot sea lions, Humboldt penguins. Every day · 08:00 and 10:00 ★ 4.27 (11 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 24 per person
Paracas Minibuggy tour: Ballestas Islands and desert drive Five-hour Paracas activity combining a boat trip to Ballestas Islands and a self-driven minibuggy desert tour, with pickup included and a live guide in English or Spanish. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.43 (7 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 73 per person
Paracas Reserve tour: Cathedral Rock & Red Beach Start inside San Martín Port, steps from your ship, and explore Paracas National Reserve's Cathedral rock formation. Every day · 08:00, 09:15 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.71 (7 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Compare 7 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Paracas
From US$ 18 per person · 2 h to 7 h
Kayaking in Paracas: Flamingos and history Paddle through Paracas Bay on a guided kayak trip to spot migrating flamingos, dolphins and sea lions. Includes double kayaks. Every day · 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 27 per person
Golden Shadows Trek in Paracas: Light hike at sunset Light hike into Paracas National Reserve with a live guide, timed for sunset over the cliffs. Minivan pickup included, 3 hours total. Every day · 15:30 · Ages 18–60 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Paracas Full Day Tour: Ballestas Islands & National Reserve Full-day tour from Paracas to Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve with speedboat, life jacket, guide in English or Spanish. Every day · 08:00 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Paracas National Reserve guided tour: Four coastal beaches Guided tour of Paracas National Reserve with English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Red Beach, The Cathedral, Playa La Mina and Playa Lagunillas. Every day · 11:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.33 (3 reviews) Duration: 4h 15m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 18 per person
Golden Shadows Trek, Paracas: Coastal Cliffs at Sunset Hike the cliffs of Paracas National Reserve for three hours, watch the sargasso drift below, and catch the sunset from the edge. Every day · 15:30 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Paracas Reserve Half-Day Tour: Desert, Cliffs & Sea Lions Half-day tour of Paracas National Reserve south of Lima with hotel pickup, covering Cathedral rock formation, Red Beach. Every day · 11:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas: Sea lions and penguins Boat tour from Paracas to Ballestas Islands with hotel pickup and guide: see sea lions, Humboldt penguins and the ancient El Candelabro geoglyph carved into the desert cliffs. Every day · 08:00 and 10:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
The top 12 of 22 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paracas: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Wildlife WatchingOur pickPickup offered | US$ 20 per person | 2h | 4.80★ · 384 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Paracas: Sunset Trekking Tour & Playa Roja Cliffs WalkTop ratedPickup offered | US$ 40 per person | 5h | 4.96★ · 103 | Every day · 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Ballestas Islands tour from Paracas: Wildlife and the CandelabraBest value | US$ 15 per person | 2h | 4.32★ · 41 | Every day · 08:00 and 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Paracas Golden Shadows Trek: 4-Hour Sunset Walk & Desert CliffsGroup of up to 15 | US$ 34 per person | 4h | 4.92★ · 337 | Every day · 15:00 | English |
| Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve from San Martín Port | US$ 115 per person | 4h 30m | 4.66★ · 87 | Every day · 09:15 | English, Spanish |
| Ballestas Islands tour from San Martín Port: Cruise ship pickup | US$ 60 per person | 2h | 4.58★ · 43 | Every day · 08:30 and 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Ballestas Islands tour: Sea lions, penguins from San Martin Port | US$ 60 per person | 2h | 4.65★ · 40 | Every day · 08:30 and 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas: Sea lions and penguinsPickup offered | US$ 24 per person | 1h 30m–2h 20m | 4.80★ · 55 | Every day · 08:00 and 11:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Paracas National Reserve tour: Cathedral rock and turquoise beach | US$ 21 per person | 4h | 4.85★ · 41 | Every day · 11:00 | English, Spanish |
| Paracas National Reserve tour: Red Beach, cliffs & Tello MuseumPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 41 per person | 3h–4h | 4.70★ · 40 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Paracas National Reserve Private Tour from ParacasPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 59 per person | 2h 30m | 4.62★ · 21 | Every day · 8 start times, 08:00 to 14:00 | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve tour from ParacasPickup offered | US$ 59 per person | 7h | 4.38★ · 16 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (2): Paracas National Reserve tour: Red Beach, cliffs & Tello Museum (US$ 41 per person) · Paracas National Reserve Private Tour from Paracas (US$ 59 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Paracas Golden Shadows Trek: 4-Hour Sunset Walk & Desert Cliffs (US$ 34 per person) · Paracas Minibuggy tour: Ballestas Islands and desert drive (US$ 73 per person) · Kayaking in Paracas: Flamingos and history (US$ 27 per person)
- With pickup (11): Paracas: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Wildlife Watching (US$ 20 per person) · Paracas: Sunset Trekking Tour & Playa Roja Cliffs Walk (US$ 40 per person) · Ballestas Islands boat tour from Paracas: Sea lions and penguins (US$ 24 per person)