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Top 9 adventure things to do in Paracas

If your idea of a good day in Paracas ends with sore legs and a great photo, start here. Treks, kayaks, ziplines, off-road runs and the occasional adrenaline-up — every operator below is licensed and safety-checked.

  1. Tour Ballestas Islands and Premium Trekking with Pink Lagoon, Paracas1

    1. Tour Ballestas Islands and Premium Trekking with Pink Lagoon

    · 7 hours

    Your tour combines the best of Paracas in a single, carefully designed experience. You won’t just visit the Ballestas Islands – you’ll experience a journey narrated by experts, with access to unique viewpoints, scenic walks and moments not offered by conventional tours. What makes this tour special is the variety and quality of each stop: from watching penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat, to exploring the Paracas National Reserve on foot and discovering gems like the Pink Lagoon and Red Beach. Each step is accompanied by specialized guides who share stories, flora and fauna data, and cultural details that enrich the experience. In addition, its itinerary is designed to take you to the most iconic places without hurry, with time for photographs, contemplation and a perfect closure: an unforgettable sunset facing the Pacific. - Walk for about 1.5 hours while appreciating the local flora and fauna.

  2. Private Tour Ballestas Islands and White Island from Paracas, Paracas2

    2. Private Tour Ballestas Islands and White Island from Paracas

    5.0· 4 reviews

    Our private tour to the Ballestas Islands offers an intimate and personalized experience for a maximum group of 5 people, with exclusive attention from our Guide. It begins with a visit to the mysterious Paracas Candelabro, followed by an exciting trip to the Ballestas Islands, where you can observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins and a wide variety of seabirds in their natural habitat. Our expert guides will share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna, while you enjoy impressive rock formations and sea caves. Sailing back to the port of El Chaco is a perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the sea breeze. Additionally, we are committed to sustainability and promote responsible tourism practices to protect this valuable ecosystem. Book with us and live a unique and enriching adventure in the Ballestas Islands, designed to offer you the best of nature and history of Paracas.

  3. Premium Trekking Golden Shades, Paracas3

    3. Premium Trekking Golden Shades

    4.9· 77 reviews· 5 hours

    Join us on an unforgettable adventure through the Paracas National Reserve! Our premium tour takes you to experience the pink lagoon, a natural treasure in Paracas. The beauty of the cliffs and the mystical energy of the mountains, let your eyes delight in the most beautiful sunset on the planet in this magical place that their shadows will look golden.

  1. 4 Hrs GOLDEN SHADOWS TREK in Paracas National Reserve, Paracas4

    4. 4 Hrs GOLDEN SHADOWS TREK in Paracas National Reserve

    4.9· 261 reviews· 4 hours

    In this tour offers a walk and trekking, where you can appreciate the flora and fauna of the Paracas National Reserve. And a unique sunset in the world, where their shadows will turn golden with the help of the magical sands of the Peruvian desert.

  2. Paragliding Flight at Paracas National Reservation, Paracas5

    5. Paragliding Flight at Paracas National Reservation

    4.9· 85 reviews· 1.5 hours

    "Fly above Paracas as the birds do, you don’t need to know anything about flying, the pilot will take care of all, just walk, fly and enjoy. Paragliding is the most simple and free way to fly; no sounds or vibrations, just you and the wind. Paracas has never been seen in such a wide beauty, no matter if you fly from the mountain or from the beach, Paracas from the sky… will amaze you!

  3. Flamingo Sighting in a Kayak, Paracas6

    6. Flamingo Sighting in a Kayak

    4.9· 7 reviews· 2 hours

    Our tour offers you to enjoy Paracas from a totally different perspective, as we will venture into the wildlife with our kayaks. After navigating the calm waters of the Paracas Bay, we will observe a city of flamingos, which migrate from Canada. These birds were the ones observed by General Don Jose de San Martin, which inspired the color of our flag. This place full of history and biodiversity is not to be missed if you are in Paracas.

  4. ATV Tour Adventure in Reserva Nacional de Paracas, Paracas7

    7. ATV Tour Adventure in Reserva Nacional de Paracas

    4.8· 118 reviews· 2 hours

    A great adventure, full of adrenaline and fun. You will enjoy along the national Reserve with experienced guides.

  5. Tour the Paracas National Reserve in a MiniBuggy, Paracas8

    8. Tour the Paracas National Reserve in a MiniBuggy

    4.8· 17 reviews· 2 hours

    Come and enjoy a great adventure driving a MiniBuggy through the desert of the Paracas National Reserve. You will be accompanied throughout the tour by an Official Tourist Guide who will give you an explanation of each point (Playa Yumaque, Playa Roja, Istmo la Peninsula, Mirador del Desierto de Paracas) that we will visit in the 2 Hrs. section. Schedules available: 09:00-11.00 ; 11:00-13:00 ; 13:00-15:00 ; 15:00-17:00.

  6. Buggy & Sandboarding in Paracas, Paracas9

    9. Buggy & Sandboarding in Paracas

    4.5· 11 reviews· 1 hours

    We enter the desert going up and down the beautiful dunes with lots of emotion and adventure action. Our service is personalized, according to a group of people who are in the buggy, that's why it is a service that suits both children and adults. This service also includes the practice of recreational sandbording, as well as the equipment and instructions necessary for its safe practice.

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