Paracas - Islas Ballestas
On the way out to the Islas Ballestas we'll stop for a few minutes in the open water to take in "The Candelabra". This is a great view of it just offshore. Your guide will go over a few theories as to its significance and origin. After a brief stop in front of the Candelabra we'll continue a pleasant speedboat ride cutting through the ocean wake while a misty spray passes over until we reach Ballestas. These islands are protected and are an important sanctuary for marine fauna like the guanay guano bird, the blue-footed booby and the tendril. Other notable species include Humboldt Penguins and two varieties of seals (fur seals and sea lions), amongst other mammals. They all enjoy a life without disruption from man. You'll troll the sea-carved alcoves, float through arching caves, see where the seals and sea lions congregate and be surrounded by sea birds and a pristine habitat. We will be out on the boat long enough to get burned so bring sunblock! We'll return by speedboat to the dock in Paracas before we begin an adventure by land and to Paracas' National Reserve.

Paracas National Reserve
After seeing Paracas by sea we move inland and southward. Your safari bus will bring us to the groups of flamingos eating around the sea, and in order to better appreciate these birds we will walk to a small balcony with a better view guarantee. Later on we'll visit "Interpretation Center of the Paracas reserve" which is a modern construction that exhibited information historical, geological, paleontological, oceanographic, biological and socioeconomic of 335 000 hectares which protects the Paracas National Reserve. Then we'll visit Julio C. Tello museum here our professional tour guide will explain about the ancient Paracas man who lived 2000 years ago also about the mummies, ceramic and textiles from pre inkan cultures development in this area, then we continue our journey through the desert heading to Lagunillas Beach, where we can enjoy lunch by the ocean (at an additional cost). Return to your hotel in Pisco.