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From Paracas: Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve

By Inspires Viagens
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,150 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Discover the stunning Candelabro de Paracas, a 120-meter-high geoglyph
  • Explore the Ballestas Islands, home to a variety of wildlife
  • See playful sea lions, charming Humboldt penguins, and many bird species
  • Learn about the history of the islands and their role in the region's biodiversity
  • Enjoy the refreshing sea breeze as you speed back to the shore
Activity location
    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 5Q82+9CP, Paracas 11550, Perú
    • Paracas, Ica, Peru

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Ballestas Islands tour only
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
P 1,150.36 x 1 AdultP 1,150.36

Total
Price is P 1,150.36
From Paracas: Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Price details
P 2,875.90 x 1 AdultP 2,875.90

Total
Price is P 2,875.90

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets (Approximately $5.00)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Eco-friendly boat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English and Spanish speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Safety equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Life jackets (for all ages)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Luggage service available at the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Feeding animals, Smoking
  • Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with back problems, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Your experience begins at the meeting point in Paracas (Office), followed by a direct transfer to the port. There, you'll board a speedboat accompanied by an expert guide fluent in both Spanish and English. Together, you'll head out into the ocean toward the famous Ballestas Islands.

During the journey, you'll make a special stop off the coast of the Paracas Peninsula to observe the mysterious Candelabra, a gigantic figure etched in the sand that continues to raise questions about its origin and meaning.

Later, you'll approach the marine ecosystem of the Ballestas Islands, where you'll witness the extraordinary biodiversity: colonies of sea lions resting on the rocks, penguins swimming nimbly beneath the waves, and a variety of birds such as pelicans and blue-footed boobies that inhabit the area.

After the cruise, the tour continues overland to the impressive Paracas National Reserve. This protected area offers unique views of desert landscapes that contrast with the deep blue sea, creating an environment of almost surreal beauty.

During the visit, you'll see the remains of “The Cathedral,” an ancient rock formation eroded by time and natural phenomena, and you'll visit two iconic beaches: Playa Roja, with its distinctive reddish sand, and Playa Lagunillas, surrounded by cliffs and nature.

After this tour of one of Peru's most iconic natural environments, you'll return comfortably to the meeting point, with unforgettable memories of this journey.

Location

Activity location
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    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • 5Q82+9CP, Paracas 11550, Perú
    • Paracas, Ica, Peru
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Avenida José de San Martín Mz J, Lote 01, Paracas 11550, Perú
    • Paracas, Ica, Peru