Trekking Paracas National Reserve: Golden Shadows Expedition

Walk the rim where the cliffs drop to the Pacific and the light turns the stone gold.

Trek the Paracas National Reserve for four hours with a private guide and transportation included, following the cliffs of the Lord of the Golden Mountain as the day moves toward sunset. The route suits all fitness levels. Children join from age six. Entry to the reserve is an add-on choice at checkout. Your guide speaks English or Spanish.

The experience

The trek moves through the heart of the reserve on foot, following the towering cliffs that rise above the Pacific. You walk at a steady pace for four hours, with your guide leading and explaining the landscape and the spiritual significance of Kori-Apu, the Lord of the Golden Mountain. Private transportation picks you up from your hotel and brings you back, so the only logistics are showing up and walking.

The route is timed to catch the sunset, when the stone shifts through shades of gold and the sky fills with color. This is not a sprint or a scramble. The path suits all fitness levels, and the guide sets the rhythm so you can absorb the landscape as you move. Children from age six are welcome, though the four-hour duration and the uneven terrain mean younger kids need to be ready for a real walk, not a stroll.

Entry to the reserve itself is optional and added at checkout. Your guide arrives speaking either English or Spanish, so you get the story of the place in the language you choose. Bring water and sun protection. The cliffs offer little shade, and the wind can pick up as the afternoon moves toward evening.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• a professional guide in English or Spanish.
• four hours of trekking through the reserve with stops along the cliffs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 75 years) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Be Fun Perú

Is this one for you?The four-hour walk is steady and unbroken, so you need to be ready for sustained walking on uneven ground. The reward is the cliffs themselves and the light that turns them gold as the day moves toward sunset.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the actual walking on this trek?

The trek runs four hours total, which includes the walking time and the guide's stops to explain the landscape and the history of Kori-Apu.

What is the Lord of the Golden Mountain, and why does it matter to this trek?

Kori-Apu, the Lord of the Golden Mountain, is a spiritual presence central to the Paracas landscape and the reserve's cultural significance. Your guide connects the trek to this essence, explaining how the cliffs and the terrain embody it as you walk.

Do I need to pay extra to enter the Paracas National Reserve?

Entry to the reserve is an optional add-on. You choose it at checkout. The trek itself includes the guide and transportation from your hotel.

Can my six-year-old come on this trek?

Children are welcome from age six, though they need to be comfortable walking for four hours on uneven terrain without a lot of breaks.

What should I bring for this trek?

Bring water, sun protection, and sturdy walking shoes or boots. The cliffs offer little shade, and the wind picks up in the afternoon, so layers help.