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Lima to Paracas: Islands, Slave Tunnels & National Park in 1 day is a tour or activity in Peru, about 18 hours long. It costs about CAD $127 per person. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
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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Begin with an early pickup from your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco. Board your Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi and settle into a premium, air-conditioned coach with reclining semi-bed seats and an onboard restroom. Your friendly Peruvian host shares stories and tips as you trace the scenic Pan-American Highway toward Paracas, a peaceful fishing town on the Pacific.
4 hours
Board a fast, comfortable boat for a 2-hour wildlife cruise. Skim past towering rock arches and the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph while watching for sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a kaleidoscope of seabirds - and, with luck, playful dolphins. Skippers keep a respectful distance so you can enjoy natural behavior (wildlife sightings vary seasonally).
2 hours · Admission included
Enjoy a 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.
30 min
You will have ree time to have lunch in one of the many restaurants of Paracas overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
1 hour
Join a guided bus tour inside one of South America’s largest protected desert reserves. Photograph red-sand cliffs, wind-carved headlands, and sweeping Pacific views where dunes meet turquoise water. Short walks to lookouts are rewarded with unforgettable panoramas.
1 h 30 min · Admission included
Travel north aboard your Peru Hop bus to a historic hacienda to explore its underground tunnels, once used during the slave-trading era. Your guide shares context and stories that bring this difficult history to life. Some passages are narrow and have low ceilings; guests should be comfortable with enclosed spaces.
4 hours
Relax aboard your comfortable Peru Hop bus with onboard high-speed Wi-Fi for the drive back to Lima - ideal for sharing your best Ballestas and Paracas photos on the way. Enjoy direct drop-off at your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco. Typical arrival is around 10:30 PM (traffic and sea conditions can affect timing; Downtown drop-offs may be slightly later).
4 hours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Lima to Paracas: Islands, Slave Tunnels & National Park in 1 day costs about CAD $127 per person. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 18 hours. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes Hotel pickup and drop-off in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco; Exclusive comfort - the only operator using luxury buses (others use small vans); All taxes and entrance fees included - no hidden charges; Guided visit to the Chincha Slave Tunnels (Hacienda San José); Bilingual local host/guide throughout the day; Round-trip transport by air-conditioned restroom-equipped luxury; Guided tour of Paracas National Reserve; 2-hour Ballestas Islands speedboat tour. Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
Not included: Food and drinks. Plan to pay separately for anything that is not listed as included. The full list is on the Viator page.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Hotel pickup is included for Lima to Paracas: Islands, Slave Tunnels & National Park in 1 day. The operator sets the pickup areas and times. Check them on Viator before you book.
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