Ballestas Islands Boat Tour in Paracas
Explore the stunning Ballestas Islands by boat and get impressed of the amazing ecosystem of this magic place.
The tour to the Balletas Islands in Paracas will take you to admire beautiful islands situated in the Pacific Ocean with a unique marine wildlife.
Discover this wonder of the nature with us!
Options
Ballestas Islands without transfers
Transfers not included
Pickup included
What's included in Ballestas Islands Boat Tour in Paracas
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
In the morning, the transport service will pick you up from your Paracas hotel to go to El Chaco dock, the boarding point for the boat ride to Ballestas Islands.
After boarding, we will go to Ballestas Islands, located 30 minutes away from the coast of Paracas. On the way you can see the still inexplicable lines drawn in the sand forming a candelabrum. This mysterious geoglyph measures 590 ft., and is circa 2,500 years old.
Islas Ballestas
We will continue the tour until reach the islands. It is a natural reserve of beautiful geological formations, impressive fauna where you will find sea lions, penguins and birds such as the pelican, among other species found in the archipelago. Due to the number of birds that lives in the area, and with the migratory ones, these islands have the best natural fertilizer in the world: the guano. Peru used the guano to improve the economy, between 1845 and 1866. At the end of the tour, we will return to the dock, and you will be transferred back to your hotel in Paracas.
Inclusions
- Shared Boat Ride
- Transfer To And From The Hotel To The Embark Point
- Senarp shipping tax
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You should bring sunscreen, hat and sun glasses, comfortable clothes, windbreaker jacket.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, please take any necessary precautions. Consult a medical professional before taking any medication.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up and drop-off in centrally located hotels in Paracas
Meeting / End Points
- The office is located at Avenida Principal Paracas, between Riviera Inka Hotel and Owae Hotel, half block away from El Chaco dock. There is a big sign that says Islas Ballestas.
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If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact us! OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 5185-9997 (Mon to Sun from 09 to 18 Hs) EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)