Parasailing in Paracas, Peru
Fly over Paracas Bay with YakuFly. You take off sitting from the boat's platform, glide above the bay and land back on the same boat. No experience needed, ages 10 and up, from S/ 200 per flight.
Updated 17 September 2026
What is parasailing in Paracas?
Parasailing in Paracas means flying under a canopy towed by a boat inside Paracas Bay, on Peru's south coast. YakuFly operates from the El Chaco pier, the waterfront village where the Ballestas Islands boats leave, roughly four hours south of Lima by road. You sit in a harness, the boat lifts you off its own platform and brings you back down onto it — nothing to run, jump or steer.
How much does it cost?
YakuFly charges per flight, not per seat, so sharing the canopy makes it cheaper for everyone. All prices are in Peruvian soles (PEN) and include VAT.
- Solo flight: S/ 200 — one person flying.
- Tandem flight: S/ 350 for two people (S/ 175 each).
- Triple flight: S/ 499 for three people (S/ 166 each).
- GoPro photo and video pack: S/ 50 per flight, shared by the whole group.
Who can fly
Passengers fly from age 10 and must weigh between 40 kg and 160 kg. On tandem and triple flights the group cannot exceed 160 kg in total. Pregnant women and people with heart conditions or neurological conditions such as epilepsy cannot fly. Swimming is not required: a high-flotation life jacket is mandatory on every flight and you never need to enter the water.
Time slots and what to expect
YakuFly runs exact time slots every day: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM. Arrive 15 minutes early at the El Chaco pier for check-in and the safety briefing. Each departure carries up to 14 people, including guests who ride along without flying, and needs at least 5 passengers to leave.
- Bring photo ID — it is required for registration and for minors' authorisation.
- Nothing loose goes up: phones, cameras and sunglasses stay on the boat.
- Dipping your feet in the sea mid-flight is optional and free.
- Flights depend on wind and sea conditions; if it is not safe, you are rescheduled or fully refunded.
How to book
Book online on the YakuFly site: choose your date, your time slot and how many people fly, and pay with Yape, Plin or a Peruvian bank transfer to hold your spot. Travelling from abroad and can't use a Peruvian payment method? Message YakuFly on WhatsApp at +51 977 766 325 and the team will sort it out before you arrive in Paracas.
Frequently asked questions
How much does parasailing in Paracas cost?
YakuFly charges per flight, not per person: S/ 200 for a solo flight, S/ 350 for two people on the same canopy (S/ 175 each) and S/ 499 for three (S/ 166 each). A GoPro photo and video pack costs S/ 50 per flight. Prices are in Peruvian soles and include VAT.
Where does YakuFly parasailing take off from?
From the El Chaco pier in Paracas, Ica — the same waterfront where the Ballestas Islands boats leave, about four hours south of Lima. You board a boat there and fly inside Paracas Bay.
Do I need experience or to know how to swim?
No. Parasailing is not paragliding: you sit in a harness, the boat lifts you from its platform and lands you back on it. There is no running, no jumping and nothing to steer. A high-flotation life jacket is mandatory on every flight.
What are the age and weight limits?
Passengers fly from age 10; minors aged 10 to 17 must come with their legal guardian, who signs the authorisation. Weight must be between 40 kg and 160 kg, and on tandem or triple flights the whole group cannot exceed 160 kg combined.
How do I book and pay from abroad?
You can book your date and time slot online on the YakuFly site and pay with Yape, Plin or a Peruvian bank transfer. If you are paying from outside Peru, message YakuFly on WhatsApp at +51 977 766 325 and the team will arrange it before you travel.
What happens if the wind is too strong?
Flights depend on wind and sea conditions authorised by the Pisco-Paracas Harbour Master. If it is not safe to fly, YakuFly reschedules your flight at no cost or refunds 100 % of what you paid.
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