5:30 - 6:00: Depart Lima - We pick up directly from hostels and hotels for safety and comfort. If staying in an Airbnb just email us. Your booking confirmation (ticket) will show you your exact pick-up time (depending on where you are staying!)

06:00 - 10:00: Direct bus to Paracas. Paracas is a beautiful small town by the sea.

10:00 - 12:00:2 Hour Boat Tour of the Ballestas Islands – The Ballestas are Peru´s cheaper version of the Galapagos. Take a speedboat to the rocky Islands where you will see sea lions, penguins, and lots of birds in their natural habitat. If you´re lucky you may even spot dolphins.

14:00 - 16:00Tour of Paracas National Reserve – one of South America’s biggest protected desert reserves. Stunning Pacific coastline where the desert meets the ocean.

OPTIONAL EXTRA - UPGRADE YOUR PARACAS NATIONAL RESERVE
Quad biking tour – Switch up your passenger seat on the bus, for the driver’s seat of an ATV/quad bike! Exhilarating self-drive guided tour of the reserve. Your guide can help you book this optional extra or book in advance to secure a spot.

16:00 Depart Paracas - Meeting point is Frayles Residencial Hotel.

17:00pm INCLUDED ACTIVITY - Secret Slave Tunnels – Visit Hacienda San Jose and discover the jaw-dropping secret tunnels. Once used to smuggle slaves, these tunnels can be found below the hacienda, where you will also learn about a darker side to Peruvian history.

10:30pm Luxury bus arrives in Lima. After sitting back and relaxing in the comfortable seats while you enjoy a movie onboard (e.g., Mrs. Doubtfire / Forrest Gump / etc.) or laying back and having a relaxing nap, you will be dropped off directly at your hotel/hostel upon arrival in Lima.

NOTE: For the Easter (Semana Santa) weekend the Ballestas tours on these dates will last only one and a half hours in duration. This is the same for ALL tour operators.

NOTE: For Independence Day the Ballestas Islands (Paracas) last ONLY 1 hour and 30 minutes (all operators)

More detailed info at www.peruhop.com

05:30 - 06:00

Pickup at your hotel/hostel in Lima.

06:00 - 10:00

Direct bus to Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea.

10:00 - 12:00

2 hour boat tour of Ballestas Islands. See Penguins, Sealions and birds all in their natural habitat. Peru´s smaller but cheaper version of the Galapagos

13:00 - 15:00

Tour of Paracas National Reserve – One of the largest protected desert reserves in South America along the stunning Pacific coastline.

15:00 - 20:00

Free time in Paracas. Optional extra activities

20:00 - 23:45

Return bus to Lima - drop off at your hostel in Lima.

- Guided bus transport
- Ballestas Islands Tour in Paracas
- Tour of Paracas National Reserve
- Secret Slave Tunnels
- Pick up and drop off at your hostel in Lima

- Food and Drinks

- Please bring some breakfast with you
- Bring suncream – it is hot all year round in paracas and huacachina
- Food is not included, although we have discounts in many restaurants in paracas (lunch stop)
- See itinerary for hour by hour plan at www.peruhop.com

CHANGES: Changes to the time and date of this tour are free until 6:00pm (Lima time) 2 days before the tour begins. After this time there is a 100% change fee.

CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel before 6:00pm (Lima time) 7 days before the tour begins or earlier, there is a 20% administration fee (+ the card fee). Within 7 days of the departure, 40% of the ticket price (+ the card fee). Within 3 days of the departure, 60% of the ticket price (+ the card fee). Within 24 hours of departure, a no show, or after departure 100% cancellation fee.

You must email bookings@findlocaltrips.com (include the name of the tour and the reservation number) to cancel this tour or to make any changes.

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