Fees · Country Guide
Peru
Turtle-rich northern reefs, Lima kelp dives and Paracas wildlife by boat
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Peru tourist entry / national scuba authorization - Visa cost depends on nationality if required; no universal countrywide scuba tag verified
- Paracas National Reserve general admission - S/ 11 general adult, published single-day ticket
- Typical payment pattern: Peru does not have one verified nationwide scuba or snorkeling tag covering all these destinations.
What people usually pay
Peru does not have one verified nationwide scuba or snorkeling tag covering all these destinations. Immigration visa fees depend on nationality and visa class, if a visa is required. SERNANP publishes separate visitor tickets for Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas protected sector plus a combined adult promotion. Visitor tickets are not underwater activity permissions. No current uniform tourism charge was verified for the Mar Tropical de Grau reef sectors; confirm activity-specific requirements with SERNANP and the operator. All listed commercial dive prices are advertisements, not confirmed bookable quotes. Charges are quoted in their original currencies without conversion.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru tourist entry / national scuba authorization | Visa cost depends on nationality if required; no universal countrywide scuba tag verified Immigration-approved visitor stay and activity-specific local regulations | international visitors; scuba; freedive; snorkel | Peruvian consulate or Migraciones for visas; relevant maritime/park authorities for diving | A visa waiver is nationality-specific; ordinary tourism entry does not override protected-site permissions. |
| Paracas National Reserve general admission | S/ 11 general adult, published single-day ticket 1 day | topside; reserve visits | SERNANP official ticket service or current instructed checkpoint | SERNANP also publishes concession categories. Adult visitor entry is not a permit for scuba, snorkeling or off-route use. |
| Paracas National Reserve extended general visit | S/ 60 general for 2 to 3 days; S/ 150 general for 4 to 30 days 2 to 3 days or 4 to 30 days respectively | topside; longer reserve sightseeing | SERNANP ticket service | Published multi-day general tiers; verify current eligibility and terms. They do not authorize marine immersion. |
| Ballestas protected-sector visitor admission | S/ 11 published adult visitor tariff Authorized Ballestas sightseeing circuit | topside; wildlife boat viewing | SERNANP ticket service / authorized tour process | The boat operator, guide and transport are separate charges unless a package includes them. No island landing or swimming permission. |
| Paracas Reserve + Ballestas combined adult promotion | S/ 17 published promotional adult entry As specified by SERNANP for the combined ticket | topside; two protected visitor areas | SERNANP official ticket process | Verify current ticket eligibility. This is protected-area admission, not boat hire or a scuba or freedive authorization. |
| Paracas and Ballestas in-water permissions | Activity-specific authorization and charge not independently verified Site-, date- and operator-dependent | scuba; snorkel; freedive | Confirm with SERNANP and maritime authority before paying any operator | Older tourism descriptions and current advertisements do not prove a dive location is approved or open. |
| Mar Tropical de Grau reef-sector access | Current standard tourist fee or marine tag not verified Sector- and activity-dependent | scuba; snorkel; freedive | SERNANP local reserve administration and authorized operator | Includes protected sectors at Cabo Blanco-El Nuro and Punta Sal reefs; do not assume unrestricted entry. |
| Los Organos guided pier snorkel example | S/ 120 per person advertised by ORKA Operator-described short guided tour; minimum group may apply | snorkel | Directly with ORKA | Example researched in October 2026, not a confirmed date or turtle encounter. Verify included guide, equipment and pier permission. |
| Los Organos two-tank reef dive example | S/ 380 per person advertised by ORKA Two-dive guided product, subject to date and site selection | scuba | Directly with ORKA | Check what tanks, weights, rental equipment and reserve permissions are included. |
| Pucusana two-tank certified fun dives example | From USD $120 per person advertised by Pacific Divers Operator-listed one-day dive product | certified scuba | Directly with Pacific Divers | Published base product includes guide, boat, tanks and weights. Current price, minimum guests and actual sites require reconfirmation. |
| Pucusana optional gear and Lima road transfer | USD $30 equipment rental; USD $45 Miraflores transfer, advertised examples Add-ons for booked operator day trip | scuba | Directly with Pacific Divers | Optional services are not automatically included in the advertised base price; confirm current totals. |
Fee
Peru tourist entry / national scuba authorization
Immigration-approved visitor stay and activity-specific local regulations
- Amount
- Visa cost depends on nationality if required; no universal countrywide scuba tag verified
- Applies to
- international visitors; scuba; freedive; snorkel
- Where to pay
- Peruvian consulate or Migraciones for visas; relevant maritime/park authorities for diving
- Notes
A visa waiver is nationality-specific; ordinary tourism entry does not override protected-site permissions.
Paracas National Reserve general admission
1 day
- Amount
- S/ 11 general adult, published single-day ticket
- Applies to
- topside; reserve visits
- Where to pay
- SERNANP official ticket service or current instructed checkpoint
- Notes
SERNANP also publishes concession categories. Adult visitor entry is not a permit for scuba, snorkeling or off-route use.
Paracas National Reserve extended general visit
2 to 3 days or 4 to 30 days respectively
- Amount
- S/ 60 general for 2 to 3 days; S/ 150 general for 4 to 30 days
- Applies to
- topside; longer reserve sightseeing
- Where to pay
- SERNANP ticket service
- Notes
Published multi-day general tiers; verify current eligibility and terms. They do not authorize marine immersion.
Ballestas protected-sector visitor admission
Authorized Ballestas sightseeing circuit
- Amount
- S/ 11 published adult visitor tariff
- Applies to
- topside; wildlife boat viewing
- Where to pay
- SERNANP ticket service / authorized tour process
- Notes
The boat operator, guide and transport are separate charges unless a package includes them. No island landing or swimming permission.
Paracas Reserve + Ballestas combined adult promotion
As specified by SERNANP for the combined ticket
- Amount
- S/ 17 published promotional adult entry
- Applies to
- topside; two protected visitor areas
- Where to pay
- SERNANP official ticket process
- Notes
Verify current ticket eligibility. This is protected-area admission, not boat hire or a scuba or freedive authorization.
Paracas and Ballestas in-water permissions
Site-, date- and operator-dependent
- Amount
- Activity-specific authorization and charge not independently verified
- Applies to
- scuba; snorkel; freedive
- Where to pay
- Confirm with SERNANP and maritime authority before paying any operator
- Notes
Older tourism descriptions and current advertisements do not prove a dive location is approved or open.
Mar Tropical de Grau reef-sector access
Sector- and activity-dependent
- Amount
- Current standard tourist fee or marine tag not verified
- Applies to
- scuba; snorkel; freedive
- Where to pay
- SERNANP local reserve administration and authorized operator
- Notes
Includes protected sectors at Cabo Blanco-El Nuro and Punta Sal reefs; do not assume unrestricted entry.
Los Organos guided pier snorkel example
Operator-described short guided tour; minimum group may apply
- Amount
- S/ 120 per person advertised by ORKA
- Applies to
- snorkel
- Where to pay
- Directly with ORKA
- Notes
Example researched in October 2026, not a confirmed date or turtle encounter. Verify included guide, equipment and pier permission.
Los Organos two-tank reef dive example
Two-dive guided product, subject to date and site selection
- Amount
- S/ 380 per person advertised by ORKA
- Applies to
- scuba
- Where to pay
- Directly with ORKA
- Notes
Check what tanks, weights, rental equipment and reserve permissions are included.
Pucusana two-tank certified fun dives example
Operator-listed one-day dive product
- Amount
- From USD $120 per person advertised by Pacific Divers
- Applies to
- certified scuba
- Where to pay
- Directly with Pacific Divers
- Notes
Published base product includes guide, boat, tanks and weights. Current price, minimum guests and actual sites require reconfirmation.
Pucusana optional gear and Lima road transfer
Add-ons for booked operator day trip
- Amount
- USD $30 equipment rental; USD $45 Miraflores transfer, advertised examples
- Applies to
- scuba
- Where to pay
- Directly with Pacific Divers
- Notes
Optional services are not automatically included in the advertised base price; confirm current totals.