Lima: Ballestas Islands and Golden Shadows Trek Full Day Tour
Wondering what to do in Lima, escape the city day on this tour from Lima. This tour allows you to escape the city to the beach of Paracas, where you’ll boat out to the Ballestas Islands, known as Peru’s Galapagos, and visit the Paracas National Reserve, in just 1 single day.
This full-day tour includes hotel pick up and transportation from Lima to the islands by coach.
This tour is good for couples, good for solo travelers, and good for big groups.
Please make sure to review the itinerary properly.
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Lima: Ballestas Islands and Golden Shadows Trek Full Day Tour
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What's included in Lima: Ballestas Islands and Golden Shadows Trek Full Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Miraflores
Pick up at your hotel/hostel (depending on the location). Direct bus to Paracas, a beautiful small town by the sea, arriving around 9:45 am.
Islas Ballestas
Go on the 2-hour boat tour of the islands, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The Ballestas are a smaller version of the Galapagos and are just as great. You’ll see sea lions, penguins, and lots of birds all in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you may even see a dolphin or three!
Paracas
From 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm, you will have free time to get lunch or explore the town.
Inclusions
- 2-hour boat tour to the Ballestas Island
- The Only company with Luxury Buses for the long journey, others use small vans
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Golden Shadow tour to the Paracas National Reserve
- Restroom on board
- Bilingual Guide
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- Food and drinks
- 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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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Additional Information
View the pickup list when booking to see if your hotel is included among the pickup points. If it is not on the list, choose “I'll decide later" or "My hotel is not on the list" and after booking let us know where you are staying. We will inform you whether we can pick you up directly at your hotel, or the nearest alternative. -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in San Isidro: between 5:05 am and 5:15 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Miraflores: between 5:15 am and 6:00 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in Barranco: between 6:00 am and 6:20 am -Pick ups from hotels/hostels in the Airport and Lima downtown will be confirmed via chat
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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 [email protected] • Bring sun screen