Private Paracas National Reserve Tour, Pink Lagoon

A private Paracas National Reserve tour means the vehicle, the guide and the pace belong to your group only. The outing takes about three to four hours, begins with a pick-up at your hotel and ends with a drop-off at the hotel or at another place that fits your plans. Everything is arranged beforehand over WhatsApp, so you need to give a valid number when you book.

A bilingual guide, in English and Spanish, rides with you in an official company vehicle and talks about the landscapes, the wildlife and the history of the reserve. Distances inside the reserve are short but the scenery changes often, and the order of the stops may shift with the weather.

• Playa Roja, a red-sand shore hemmed in by desert cliffs
• Turritelas, rich in fossils
• La Catedral, a striking rock formation
• the Supay viewpoint
• the Pink Lagoon, with soft rose-coloured water

All entrance tickets are included, as are light crisps and water for each person. Food and drinks beyond that, personal expenses and tips are not covered. It is a good fit if you want to travel without strangers and set the pace yourself.