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Two days of coastal wildlife, desert dunes and pisco tasting—this active Paracas–Ica loop pairs a Ballestas boat tour with dune buggies and an Ica bodega visit. Expect long drives, short hikes, and a full slate of wildlife and desert scenery.
Two days of coastal wildlife, desert dunes and pisco tasting—this active Paracas–Ica loop pairs a Ballestas boat tour with dune buggies and an Ica bodega visit. Expect long drives, short hikes, and a full slate of wildlife and desert scenery.
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The morning light slides across the Pan-American as the minivan peels away from Lima and the coast begins to breathe salt and wind. By midmorning the sea opens: a compact boat cuts toward the Ballestas Islands where barking sea lions and Peruvian pelicans claim the rocks, and the Paracas Candelabra—an ancient geoglyph carved into the hillside—stares back at the ocean as if daring the tide.
moderate.
2 days.
Suitable for travelers with average fitness—able to walk on loose sand and board short slopes.
Plan on roughly 3.5–4 hours by road each way depending on traffic; early departures avoid city congestion.
Yes—boats are short trips with life jackets provided, but seas can be choppy; non-swimmers should remain seated and use flotation provided.
No—guides provide instruction and practice runs; basic balance is helpful but skis are short and forgiving.
The tour includes breakfast and one night at a Paracas hotel with pool; some lunches and the bodega lunch are optional at additional cost.
The Paracas region is home to the pre-Columbian Paracas culture, noted for advanced textile work; the Candelabra geoglyph is a mysterious landmark visible from sea.
Paracas National Reserve protects nesting seabirds and marine life; visitors should follow marked paths, avoid disturbing wildlife, and respect local protected-area rules.
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