PARACAS RESERVE
Paracas is one of the most important protected natural areas along the coast.
At the Paracas National Reserve, you will enjoy the amazing desert views, aside from the relaxation at the beaches. Moreover, the routes we will do take us to some other places not on the tourist map, going to some viewpoints especially early in the morning and late afternoon and if timing helps we could reach some fishermen’s activities.
PARACAS RESERVE
Paracas is one of the most important protected natural areas along the coast.
At the Paracas National Reserve, you will enjoy the amazing desert views, aside from the relaxation at the beaches. Moreover, the routes we will do take us to some other places not on the tourist map, going to some viewpoints especially early in the morning and late afternoon and if timing helps we could reach some fishermen’s activities.
the SUGGESTED ITINERARies
one day trip
DAY 1:
Let´s leave Lima at 4:00 am. Going straight, we will be at Paracas at 8am. We will take the boat ride to Ballestas Islands. After the boat ride we will be back at port around 11am.
After some snacks we will drive into the Reserve, going to Salinas de Otuma, and the cliffs of Zarate point.
Back in Paracas around 3 pm we still have time to go to Lagunillas until sunset hour or hire a buggy to go to Costa Rica Oases.
We will leave Paracas at 7pm getting back in Lima around 11pm
two days trip (best)
DAY 1: We´ll leave Lima hotel at 5:30 am. We can make a stop for a light breakfast on our way.
A. If you like to see birds we recommend a ride in Pucusana Bay. At 10am we will be ready to continue our way to Paracas. Lunch at noon and continue to Paracas where we will arrive at 2pm. After 3pm in the afternoon we can take a buggy ride to the Costa Rica Oases across the desert.
B. We will go straight to Paracas arriving around 9 am. At 10 we will drive into the Reserve, we will head south to Laguna Grande. In our way we will shoot cliffs and desert landscapes, small lakes, some birds like the flamingos, and fishing boats. We will be returning to the accomodations around 4 pm. and wait for the sunset hour to dive to the Lagunillas viewpoint.
DAY 2: We can start the day going at sunrise (05:30) to the Red Beach, return at 7am and take then the boat ride to Ballestas Islands. After the ride we will return to the port around 11 am, depending what we did the first day we may take the buggy ride to the oases or the ride to Salinas de Otuma and the coastline to arrange our stuff and be ready to leave Paracas around 6pm. Arrive to Lima at 10pm.
what kind of photos we MAY take?
Landscapes, some birds, people, and local activities
what lenses are best for this trip?
A wide angle for landscapes (under 24 mm).
A tele if you want to shoot birds or some action (200 mm +).
A macro if you like to shoot textures and any kind of details.
A zoom 24-70 / 24-105 / 35-150 mm good for multi use.
On sunny days a ND2 or polarized filter, and a ND16 or ND1000 if we are in a season of sunsets and you want to shoot some long exposure. Tripod recommended.
when is best?
The trip can be done for the whole year. Best from November to May. The other months could be cloudy.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO BRING?
Basically in summer (Dec-Apr) you must use sunscreen and fresh clothes. Paracas temperatures are on average 24-32C and very sunny days.
During winter (Jul-Oct) long sleeves and a wind vest for temperatures of 16-18C on the day but mostly clear, at night temperature descends to under 15 C. In these months is common to have some days with very strong winds, reducing the options of shooting and avoiding the navigation. If that happens we must make some changes to itinerary. And is helpful to have a windvest.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This is a photo trip in natural and protected areas, we will make stops along the way to hike a bit to take a look around, is not more than 30 minutes each time. In case you are not able to walk too much please tell us to modify the original plan.
RESERVE your photo trip
BOOKING CONDITIONS at the bottom of the page
BOOKING CONDITIONS:
Booking procedure:
After pre booking by the web form, or contact us by whatsapp, chat or email, please send a list with names, passport numbers, tour date, meeting point and any request you think could be important, as kind of things you want to photograph, personal style, personal website, mobility issues, etc.
Remember we work only with small groups and private services.
Important:
Save the trip with 50% of the total amount.
This advanced payment is not refundable or transferred if you no show or by any cancellation reason.
The remaining balance must be paid before the begin of the trip.
At crowded places, for personal safety reasons is recommended to have a good backpack and never leave your stuff apart from you.
Use of sport or very confortable shoes fully recommended.
WE DO NOT INCLUDE drinks, personal expenses, travel/accident insurance.
Travelers are fully responsible of their health issues. Some trips require to be in enough shape for hiking at high altitudes or hot/cold areas.
Additionals:
Trips outside Lima city include the transportation.
Other timing or arrangements for mobility handicap or extra assistant under request and extra cost.
Conditions:
1. For many days trips is mandatory to ask for a booking within at least 2 weeks before tour date.
2. If cancellation occurs is considered as No Show and booking advanced payment is not subject of refund.