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Golden Shadows Trek in Paracas National Reserve: Experience Flora, Fauna & Unique Sunsets
4.9
233 Ratings
Paracas
This tour provides an opportunity for walking and trekking, allowing participants to admire the diverse flora and fauna of the Paracas National Reserve. Experience a one-of-a-kind sunset, where the shadows transform into a golden hue, enhanced by the enchanting sands of the Peruvian desert.
This tour provides an opportunity for walking and trekking, allowing participants to admire the diverse flora and fauna of the Paracas National Reserve. Experience a one-of-a-kind sunset, where the shadows transform into a golden hue, enhanced by the enchanting sands of the Peruvian desert.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Playa Las Minas in the Paracas National Reserve - This tour offers a scenic walk within the Paracas National Reserve, running from 3pm to 7pm, allowing participants to witness the sunset. Experience the stunning cliffs, the vibrant energy, and the mystique of the Lord of the Golden Mountain. Embrace the emotions and feel a sense of harmony, while your eyes feast on one of the most beautiful sunsets on Earth.
- Playa Las Minas in the Paracas National Reserve - This tour offers a scenic walk within the Paracas National Reserve, running from 3pm to 7pm, allowing participants to witness the sunset. Experience the stunning cliffs, the vibrant energy, and the mystique of the Lord of the Golden Mountain. Embrace the emotions and feel a sense of harmony, while your eyes feast on one of the most beautiful sunsets on Earth.

What's Included
- translated
- Official Tourism Guide
- translated
- Official Tourism Guide
What's Not Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
Location
Playa roja Tours- peru
Paracas
We will meet at the door of our office, and then take a short 1-minute walk to the dock for boarding. On Chaco street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(233 Ratings)
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Robertofv2892yy
Mar 10, 2026
Super - It was super nice,the view were incredible and the tour guide too
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Joicyb2026
Mar 7, 2026
Good experience - Very good experience. The 10/10 guide explains everything in detail and allows you to make stops to appreciate the landscape as well as take photos. I recommend going with comfortable shoes and wearing a jacket because it is windy ☺️
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Johanne
Mar 4, 2026
Beautiful. - It was a mega nice trip, and such a sweet guide maricielo 💕. Explains about animals and all the places we saw on our walk trip
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Mobile614339
Mar 3, 2026
Trekking golden shadows - The experience is really nice. We had a tour booked and it became a private tour.
The guide Maricielo was really kind and very helpful. She knows the place very good :)
The driver was really talkative and funny. He gives good tips about the place
We enjoyed very much this tour with Playa Roka
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Melanieb286
Feb 22, 2026
Excellent guides and beautiful scenery - We had a private tour with a driver and an English speaking guide who both provided a wonderful experience. They picked us up directly from our hotel in a comfortable pickup truck (necessary for off-road sections). We stopped at a beautiful pink salt lagoon, and then drove to the main hiking spot which took about 30 min.
The hike is about an hour and takes you along the coast where you'll have amazing views of the ocean, the preserve itself, and lots of ocean wildlife. We did glimpse a dolphin as well! At the end of the hike, you'll arrive at the spot where they will take the "golden shadows" photos (silhouette with sunset backgound). Our guide also was happy to take lots of pictures of us and provided interesting insights and experiences along the way. We enjoyed a gorgeous sunset as well.
We are in good shape, but I would still consider the hike moderately strenuous due to some steep sections and slippery loose gravel on the downhill parts. It is also a bit nerve-wracking if you're afraid of heights since the hike goes along the cliff edge.
Also be aware the roads are quite rough and there are some off-road sections. The truck did not have seat belts, so be sure to hold on. The road is also unlit and has large trucks driving on it, so be cooperative with timing recommended by the guides to be sure you don't end up driving home in the dark!
Overall, it was a fun adventure and we greatly enjoyed the vistas and peace and quiet of the preserve. Highly recommend!
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624viniciusf
Feb 16, 2026
Wonderful landscapes! - Excellent walk! Wonderful landscapes. The tour guide Chantai was very helpful. I highly recommend to visitors from Peru.
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Djofreh
Feb 15, 2026
Deeply grateful 🫶🏻 - Very beautiful highly recommended
But what I want to highlight most is that all the people at the agency helped me amazingly so I could do the tour
Thank you very much
I take a precious memory 💖
Shantal our guide a 10
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429siqiz
Feb 14, 2026
Amazing sunset - Perfect and unforgettable experience!
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V363fgjuliew
Mar 7, 2026
Golden trekking - Had a beautiful sunset and saw the pink lagoon!
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680laurieanneb
Mar 4, 2026
National park hike and sunset in paracas. - You have to pay for the admission fee 11 soles, take the promotion 17 soles for 2 days if you want to do the balletas tour as well :)
Lasts from 3 pm to 6:45 pm picking up from different hotel/hostals. Very fun group and experience. Bring good hiking shoes you hike up the sandy hill! Quite steep
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