Race + Paracas Beach Adventure

Race + Paracas Beach Adventure Package

Hands down, this Paracas add-on will turn your race into an all-out traveling adventure of a lifetime.  This is my (Kelly speaking here) FAVORITE part of Peru, and favorite part of the trip to organize.  I just love sharing my version of Paracas with the world, especially to fun—or maybe slightly crazy—sporty people that like to have a good time, is that you?

So what’s the deal with the Race + Paracas Adventure?

1. First, we will run a race in the jungle, desert or mountains of Peru (2-5 days, depending on the race location and altitude).
2. Then we will head to Paracas National Reserve, a 3hr drive south of Lima, to cool down and take some RELAX time at the beach for 3 nights and 4 days.  We will enjoy the sun, and dive into some amazing once-in-a-lifetime experiences including:
   • Dune buggy thrill ride and sandboarding down sand dunes in the Paracas National Reserve desert, in what feels like the middle of nowhere (this experience is remote, and far from the usual tourist buggies, we like to keep off the beaten track)
   • Paragliding over the ocean and endless sand dunes
   • Visit and tour a pisco vineyard, learn how to make pisco and enjoy a Peruvian dish cooked in the ground, pisco included, after the tour (Incan traditions)
   • Take a speed boat trip around the Paracas National Reserve visiting one of the world’s largest colony of Humboldt penguins and sea lions (ok, this one is a bit touristic, but it is a must do!)
   • Stand Up Paddle-board on the Pacific Ocean
   • Tour the National Reserve with me – no giant tour buses, I swear! I’ll show you the secret spots.
   • Eat fresh scallops and watch them get caught and prepared right in front of you
   • Optional runs in the reserve or along the town boardwalk

We will stay at a nice beach house in Paracas (one block from the beach)and have one BBQ night, one night out in the town, and one night with no reservations so you can choose to explore on your own accord.  There will also be free time to wonder, bike ride, kayak, among other activities.

I truly believe that a Race + Paracas Beach Adventure is an ideal vacation, mixing racing with relaxing and adventuring with touring Peru. No planning is necessary, Run In Peru takes care of everything, logistics wise, and you just sit back and get to do amazing activities. Don’t miss the Paracas add-on in your adventure, it is truly once in a lifetime.

Paracas is also known as a paradise for kitesurfers.  If you would like to exchange any activities for kitesurfing classes or would like to personalize a trip with kitesurfing, please send us a message in the Contact Us, and we can help make that happen!

If this package sounds awesome, but you don't want to miss visiting Machu Picchu, check out our complete Race + Paracas Beach + Machu Picchu (8-12 day) Adventure Package