Sombras Doradas: Sunset Trek in Paracas
from US$ 32.97 per person
This tour has no engine: you cover it on foot and finish with the sunset. You leave at 3:30 p.m. from a meeting point in Paracas, arranged when you book, with transport into the Paracas National Reserve, and start walking across the Otuma salt flat, crusted with salt in the middle of the coastal desert. Then you continue along Playón Mendieta, a wide open beach, while the trekking guide points out the plants and wildlife that survive in this ecosystem.
It ends at sunset, when the low light turns the sand and even the shadows golden, and there is time to sit quietly and watch the sea. It is a group tour for anyone with basic fitness. Bring water and a snack, since food is not included, plus comfortable shoes and a jacket for when the sun goes down.
Highlights
- Hike across the Otuma salt flat and Playón Mendieta
- Sunset in the Paracas National Reserve to close the route
- Departs at 3:30 p.m., with round-trip transport to the reserve
- Trekking guide and a first-aid kit
- About 4 hours, every day of the year
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- Duration
- 4 hours
- Schedule
- Departure: 3:30 p.m.
- Capacity
- Group tour
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Service
- Group
- Languages
- Spanish and English
Itinerary
A guided walk across the Otuma salt flat and Playón Mendieta, in the Paracas National Reserve, ending at sunset.
- 3:30 p.m.
Departure from Paracas
You meet the group at the meeting point in Paracas, arranged when you book, and ride to the reserve.
Otuma salt flat
A walk across the salt flat, among salt crusts and formations in the middle of the coastal desert.
Playón Mendieta
A trek along this wide beach while the guide points out the plants and wildlife adapted to the coastal desert.
Sunset
The group stops to watch the sunset, when the low light turns the sand and the shadows golden.
Return to Paracas
You ride back to the meeting point in Paracas.
Included
- Round-trip transport between the meeting point in Paracas and the reserve
- Trekking guide
- Assistance with any difficulty during the hike
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Paracas National Reserve tourist ticket
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Paracas
Safety
- Guide specialized in trekking
- Constant assistance during the hike
- Established, safe routes
- First-aid kit
Important
- The meeting point in Paracas is arranged when you book
- The activity requires basic fitness for walking
- Every passenger, without exception, must carry a valid, physical ID document
- Luxury Travels Perú is not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings; keep them with you at all times
- Passengers who do not show up lose the tour with no refund or rescheduling
Frequently asked questions
How hard is the hike?
It requires basic fitness for walking. The routes are established and the guide stays with the group the whole way.
Can children join?
There is no age restriction. Keep in mind it is a walk of several hours on desert terrain, so it works best for children used to walking.
What should I bring?
Water, a snack, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a cap and a jacket or fleece, since it gets cooler and windy after sunset. A small flashlight helps on the way back.
Is hotel pickup included?
Round-trip transport to the reserve is included, but not pickup or drop-off at your hotel in Paracas. We will tell you the departure point when you book.
Is this a private tour?
No, it is a group tour that runs every day of the year.
