Lima's Ultimate Coastal Expedition: Ballestas & Paracas
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Make the most of a full day from Lima: cruise the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands on a guided boat tour to look for sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and soaring seabirds, then continue into the dramatic Paracas National Reserve where desert drops into the Pacific. Close the day with a powerful visit to the historic Chincha Slave Tunnels. • Full-day tour from Lima: Ballestas Islands cruise & Paracas Reserve • Wildlife viewing opportunities - sea lions, penguins, and seabird cliffs • Iconic desert-meets-ocean viewpoints inside Paracas National Reserve • Guided visit to the Chincha Slave Tunnels; hotel pickup and drop-off included
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melindakO728DL, 10/19/2025 1:36:18 PM
Very interesting place, full of history. De tour was also very well put together. Thanks to Luis for the guidance. Highly recommend!
drewanthonylawrence, 10/16/2025 7:39:44 PM
Jossy and Juan Carlos were lovely, professional, and thoughtful guides. Paracas, Ballesta Islands, and San Jose Hacienda were all very interesting landmarks. We saw penguins, sea lions, lots of birds, desert, slave tunnels and much more. Highly recommend!
Blair L, 10/16/2025 7:38:04 PM
Juan Carlos was a great guide! I’m impressed with how seamlessly he switched between Spanish and English. He took us on a tour of the secret slave tunnels and was knowledgeable and sensitive about the subject and the influence of Afro-Peruvian culture! I would request him as a guide the next time I book PeruHop!
M5522LFsantoshk, 10/12/2025 8:52:30 PM
Trip was great. The buggy ride and sand boarding is once in life time experience. The buffet they offered is optional but still we opted but it was not so great. I personally recommend avoid buffet. Apart from that franklien our tour guide organised everything and was very friendly.
kathrinbB7127DL, 10/12/2025 8:13:50 PM
We had 2 Guides, Luz for the Islands and Anita for all the ather Activities. We knew, it was going to be a long day. We enjoyed the Islands, the national park of Paracas and the Hacienda San Jose with the slsve tunnels. Very impressive. Anita was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed our time with her.
Michael F, 10/11/2025 8:22:22 AM
Our Peru Hop guide Moises from Lima to Arequipa was amazing. He was friendly, approachable and would go out of his way to help. He planned activities out of his own time, group dinners and breakfast, things he didn't have to do. I highly recommend Peru Hop, they are well organised and so helpful with planning activities. If you are doing the Lima to Arequipa trip and get Moises then you are going to have an amazing experience.
shanemN9017YP, 10/10/2025 10:50:12 PM
Had a great day travelling from paracas to Liama with Julio Cesar! He was such a good guide and nice person took time to speak and get to know everyone in the bus. Full of knowledge and good fun too. Gave us lots of recommendations for Lima also 10/10 guide
graykag61, 10/10/2025 8:56:30 PM
I was pleasantly surprised this company met more than my expectations. The service provided by the whole team involved during my journey was not only professional but very personalised. As a mature aged traveller, I was treated with respect. Communication was excellent. What a great way to travel. I felt very safe and appreciated the bonus visits and educational summaries. It is an excellent service for all age groups. I commend Nilo, Monica, Carlo and the bus drivers for making this a great experience. I'm also pleased to hear that Peru Hop is opening up into other South American countries. I will highly recommend. Thank you.
fabianrK1893KF, 10/8/2025 10:18:17 PM
Very great experience! Franklin was a very good tour guide & will definitely book another excursion again. Trip overall was a 10/10
70katiaw, 10/8/2025 8:27:57 PM
Sol is very organized, friendly, caring, was selvominh and happy to answer any question regarding the tour. The whole team was attentive to details .
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The bus will arrive back in Lima around 11:30 pm - midnight
- The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- The tour runs with slight adjustments during the following holidays: Easter weekend (April 17-20) and Peru's Independence Day celebrations (July 25-28). The pick-up time will be 1 hour before the usual time
- Minimum age: 8 years old – Must have parents permission
- Recommended: Treking or tennis Shoes (no flipflops allowed), Sunglasses, Hat, Sunscreen, Drinking water, Windbreaker jacket & warm clothes.
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• Note: If staying outside of the pick up areas, at an Airbnb, or at a residential address then please consult by email at info@peruhop.com • Bring sun screen24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund