Paracas, on the southern coast, combines desert and ocean. Boat trips to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions and Humboldt penguins, leave from here, and the Paracas National Reserve has beaches and cliffs to explore.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Paracas private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Paracas
- Ballestas Islands boat tour
- Paracas National Reserve
- The Candelabra geoglyph
- Red Beach and La Mina
- Paracas and Huacachina in one day
- Paracas full day from Lima
- Whale watching (in season)
- Kitesurfing and boat rides
Everything for your trip to Paracas
Paracas tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Paracas: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Paracas who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Paracas tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Paracas private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Paracas tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Paracas tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Paracas guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Paracas
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Paracas tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Paracas day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Paracas
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Ballestas Islands tour
About 2 hours by boat in the morning to see sea lions, penguins and seabirds.
Tours published by guides in Paracas
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Paracas tour?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
When is the best time to visit Paracas?
All year. December to March is hottest; rough seas can cancel island boat trips on some days.
How do I get to Paracas?
From Lima along the Pan-American Highway, about 3 to 4 hours by bus or car.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a Paracas tour?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.