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From Paracas: Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve

By Inspires Viagens
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,952 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • 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

    • Avenida José de San Martín Mz J, Lote 01, Paracas 11550, Perú
    • Paracas, Ica, Peru

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From Paracas: Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
P 1,951.85 x 1 AdultP 1,951.85
Total
Price is P 1,951.85

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Navegación Ecológica: Paseo a las Islas Ballestas en botes amigables con el medio ambiente.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guía Especializado: Acompañamiento bilingüe (inglés/español) durante todo el recorrido a las islas.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exploración de la Reserva: Tour guiado en español e inglés por la Reserva Nacional de Paracas.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transporte Grupal: Traslados organizados para la visita terrestre a la Reserva.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Seguridad Total: Chalecos salvavidas incluidos para una navegación segura.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission for adults (22 Peruvian soles per person; cash only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

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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    • Avenida José de San Martín Mz J, Lote 01, Paracas 11550, Perú
    • Paracas, Ica, Peru