Lima to Paracas: Islands, Tunnels & National Reserve in 1 day!｜Peru

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Explore Peru’s “mini-Galapagos” and uncover hidden history — all in one unforgettable day trip from Lima.

Start with early hotel pickup and relax during the scenic 4-hour drive to Paracas aboard a spacious Peru Hop luxury bus. Stay connected with high-speed onboard Wi-Fi (only available through Peru Hop) as your bilingual host shares fascinating insights and hidden stories about Peru’s natural and cultural wonders.

Once in Paracas, board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, where you’ll cruise past the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph and observe a thriving ecosystem: Humboldt penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and countless seabirds in their natural habitat.

After the Ballestas Island tour, enjoy a free hands-on class where you’ll make, taste, and enjoy your very own Pisco Sour, Peru’s national cocktail, with views over the Paracas harbor.

After the Pisco Sour, you'll have free time to grab lunch and explore Paracas at your own pace. The town offers oceanfront restaurants, artisanal markets, and delicious seafood. Your guide can point you to the best local spots.

In the afternoon, hop back on your Peru Hop bus for a bus guided tour of the Paracas National Reserve, a surreal landscape of red beaches, rugged cliffs, and desert meeting the sea.

On your way back to Lima, make a final stop in Chincha for a guided visit to the Secret Slave Tunnels at Hacienda San José. Hidden beneath this colonial estate, the tunnels were used during Peru’s dark history of slavery. With your guide, you’ll walk through the underground passages and learn powerful stories of resilience and resistance that are rarely told.

You’ll arrive back in Lima on the Peru Hop bus around 10:30 PM, with hotel drop-offs included in Miraflores, San Isidro, and Barranco. Hotels and hostels in downtown Lima or at the airport will have later drop-offs.