Explore Peru’s “mini-Galapagos” and uncover hidden history — all in one unforgettable day trip from Lima.

Start with early hotel pickup and relax during the scenic 4-hour drive to the coastal town of Paracas in a luxury semi-bed coach, and reclining seats. Along the way, your bilingual host shares fascinating insights and hidden stories about Peru’s natural and cultural wonders.

Once in Paracas, board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, where you’ll cruise past the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph and observe a thriving ecosystem: Humboldt penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and countless seabirds in their natural habitat.

Enjoy some free time from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM to grab lunch and explore Paracas at your own pace. The town offers oceanfront restaurants, artisanal markets, and delicious seafood, your guide can point you to the best local spots.

In the afternoon, hop back on the bus for a bus guided tour of the Paracas National Reserve, a surreal landscape of red beaches, rugged cliffs, and desert meeting the sea.

On your way back to Lima, make a final stop in Chincha for a guided visit to the Secret Slave Tunnels at Hacienda San José. Hidden beneath this colonial estate, the tunnels were used during Peru’s dark history of slavery. With your guide, you’ll walk through the underground passages and learn powerful stories of resilience and resistance that are rarely told.

You’ll arrive back in Lima around 10:30 PM, with hotel drop-offs included in Miraflores, San Isidro, and Barranco. (Hoteles and hostels in Lima downtown or the airport, will be later)