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1 day · Paracas itinerary

Paracas in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Paracas? Islands and desert. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Ballestas
  2. 2Reserve
  3. 3Red beach
  4. 4Wildlife

Morning: Ballestas

The wildlife island cruise.

Midday: the reserve

The desert and red beach.

Afternoon: the coast

The cliffs and bays.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Paracas — prices per person.

Day Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachinca Ica Desert
Lima
Day Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachinca Ica Desert
5.0(20)·17 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Dream tour: Full day in Paracas, Ica and La Huacachina
Lima
Dream tour: Full day in Paracas, Ica and La Huacachina
5.0(50)·18 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Full Day Lima Paracas & Adrenaline Tour in Huacachina
Lima
Full Day Lima Paracas & Adrenaline Tour in Huacachina
5.0(16)·17 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Paracas National Reserve Tour
Paracas
Paracas National Reserve Tour
5.0(30)·3h 30min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Balandra Boat Adventure: Sea Lions, Kayak, and Hike in Paradise
La Paz
Balandra Boat Adventure: Sea Lions, Kayak, and Hike in Paradise
5.0(361)·6h 30min
from$130/ person
via Viator
From Lima: Full Day Paracas - Huacachina
Lima
From Lima: Full Day Paracas - Huacachina
5.0(16)·16 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Adventure Paracas & Huacachina Day trip from Lima
Lima
Adventure Paracas & Huacachina Day trip from Lima
5.0(115)·17 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Visit paradisiac Islands in La Paz
La Paz
Visit paradisiac Islands in La Paz
5.0(16)·2 days
from$342/ person
via Viator

Paracas in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Paracas in one day?
Yes — the Ballestas cruise and reserve fill a day.
What is the best one-day tour?
A Ballestas Islands cruise with the reserve.
Is one day enough?
One day covers Paracas; add a day for Nazca or Huacachina.

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