WONDERS OF PARACAS

Paracas, Peru

LA
3 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 99
WONDERS OF PARACAS
Paracas, Peru

3 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 99

About this trip

Visit the best of Paracs in a short time while your cruise ships dock in San Martin port. This tour will take you to the incredible Ballestas Islands a stunning place where you will see thousands of Sea marine species, Tambo Colorado a unique preserve Inca fortress on the Peruvian coast, and the stunning Paracas NAtional reserve a unique lifeless driest desert in the Peruvian southern coast.

Not Suitable for

 

  • Pregnant women
  • Children under 5 years
  • People with heart problems

What’s included

  • Pickup and drop off
  • Private boat
  • Private vehicle
  • English tour guide
  • All entrance fees

What’s not included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals

Available Packages

wonders of Paracas

 

Amount to be paid 100 USD per person

You must pay a 50% deposit to secure your place.


Note: there is an extra cost for card payments. 

Thank you,

The LAS ADVENTURE Tea

$100
Deposit: $50

Itinerary

Ballestas-Tambo-Paracas
Day 1.

You will be met by our guide at 8:30 am at San Martin Port, then you will be transferred to Paracas town, at this point, our guide will take you to Paracas port to board our speedboat to begin the adventure to the stunning  Ballestas Island. On the way, you will stop at the Paracas peninsula to see the enigmatic figure of the Candelabro,  a stunning design drawn on the side of a hill in the Peninsula. Nobody knows for sure who did it or why. There are many hypotheses regarding its origin, some believe it is related to the Nazca Lines but still found no proof or evidence that can define its creation. Afterwards, you'll head off to Ballestas Island, where you will see a stunning world filled with birds and sea lions. Here, you'll visit the three islands at a distance allowed, navigating inside some caves, depending on the condition of the sea. On your return to the port, you will board our vehicle to drive towards Pisco town for a sightseeing tour where you will visit the main square, Municipal Palace and among other places of interest. Afterwards, we all travel east for 35 minutes to finally arrive at the well-preserved Inca Fortress of Tambo Colorado. Tambo Colorado was an Inca settlement and was most likely built at the end of the 15th century and was ruled by the Inca Emperor Pachacutec. It was known as Puka Tampu,  Pucallacta or Pucahuasi and its buildings are typical Wary (Ayacucho) and Inca (Cusco) cultural influences, have buildings of ceremonial plazas, houses, ceremonial platforms and the main building known as La Fortaleza. It is believed that Tambo Colorado was used as an administrative/ceremonial and military place to control the main road from the coast to the highlands also this place was to serve as a resting place for the Inca and his army across the Inca territory. The site consists of several structures around a large central plaza. The central plaza is shaped like a trapezoid with its largest side being 492-ft (150-m) long. The main structure is grouped in the northern and southern Palaces, plus some ceremonial platforms. Because of local environmental conditions,  many of the original colours have been preserved, helping experts reconstruct the site, then the guide will take you around to Paracas National Reserve,  you will learn more about Paracas Reserve by visiting the interpretation centre, an interesting building that displays photos about all the fauna, flora and many others important facts about the Paracas Peninsula. Afterwards, we will drive through a lifeless desert till we reach an area where once stood a great natural rock formation known as the Cathedral. Unfortunately, this old formation did not withstand the 2007 earthquake. At this place, you will have amazing views of the desert and the blue ocean and you will see thousands of sea birds, then you will visit Playa Roja and Lagunillas beach for some refreshments. At the end of the tour, you will be returned to San Martin. 

Your Organizer


LA
LAS ADVENTURE
3 reviews
Joined in September 2019
See profile

Reviews

We had a fantastic experience! Jose made sure that pickup and transfers to the Pisco airport went smoothly. It was our dream for decades to see this amazing site, and Jose helped make it a reality. Communication was always prompt, and everything was handled very professionally. Thanks so much Jose. We highly recommend you and your company. Marion and Greg from Canada
By Marion B for Nazca Lines from San Martin Port on Mar 26, 2024
Our guide was fantastic, she was knowledgeable and her script for the whole day was well prepared and logical.
By Guy D for BALLESTAS & PARACAS FROM SAN MARTIN PORT on Mar 08, 2024
DS
Its a lot of fun - speedboat ride, neat wildlife and then a complete counterpoint in the most barren desert you will ever see
By Doug S for BALLESTAS & PARACAS FROM SAN MARTIN PORT on Jan 26, 2024