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A seal resting on a rocky cliff. 1
A beach with dark sand, waves, and rocky cliffs. 2
A rocky beach with people walking and standing, and waves crashing onto the shore. 3
A group of penguins on rocky terrain. 4
A coastal landscape with a prominent rock formation, a wooden railing, and the ocean. 5
By Desert Oasis Expeditions

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,478 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • See Humboldt penguins and sea lions
    • Discover marine life and a wide variety of birds
    • Explore the Paracas National Reserve
    • Take in panoramic views of the National Reserve

Activity location

    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru

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Group service: Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve.

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Starting time: 6:45
Price details
P 2,477.94 x 2 AdultsP 4,955.88
Total
Price is P 4,955.88

Private service: Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve.

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

This is a private service with the same itinerary; however, the experience is more personalized and comfortable. Only the speedboat ride will be in a group. This experience requires a minimum of 2 travelers.

Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 5,019.42 x 2 AdultsP 10,038.84
Total
Price is P 10,038.84

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pickup from Ica or Huacachina
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual guide
  • Inclusions
    Lifejacket
  • Inclusions
    Shade on the boat
  • Inclusions
    Boat ride to the Ballestas Islands
  • Inclusions
    Excursion to the Paracas National Reserve
  • Inclusions
    Swimming at the beach
  • Inclusions
    Space for lunch
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Tourist tax: S/22.00 per person

What you can expect

  • We'll start from Ica and head to El Chaco, Paracas.
    You'll board a boat and put on a life jacket. Once on board, you'll see the Candelabro, an interesting contemporary geoglyph related to the Nazca Lines, and learn about its history. You'll see marine fauna such as Humboldt penguins, sea lions, dolphins, guano birds, and many other animals that inhabit this environment. This tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.

    We'll return to the pier and then head to the Paracas National Reserve, where you'll see the main beaches and cliffs, as well as the fascinating terrain in the bay. You'll see different beaches, such as the famous La Mina Beach, Red Beach, and Lagunilla Beach.

    The ecosystem here is unique. You'll have places to take photos, swim for a while, and relax (bring a swimsuit), as well as a spot where you can have lunch.
    We'll head to the restaurant area at Lagunilla Beach, and the whole group will go to a recommended one. Each traveler pays for their own food and drinks.

    For the group option, pick-up will be from 6:45 AM.
    Depending on your location, we'll pick up travelers along the route.
    In the private option, we'll travel in a smaller vehicle just for the group, and we'll have more flexibility throughout the itinerary. The boat ride here lasts 2 hours. You'll have free time to swim at La Mina Beach, famous for its geography, and to visit other spots on the peninsula. Pick up starts at 8:30 AM.
    Your guide will be with you at all times.
    Get your cameras ready to capture some great moments and enjoy this excursion.

    (The pick-up time will change to 5:30 am on dates and holidays such as Easter in April, National Holidays at the end of July, and New Year's Eve. On these dates, there is usually high demand from local travelers, and the time will only be changed in order to complete our itinerary and enjoy the excursion.)

Location

Activity location

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    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru