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Taking the Ballestas Islands tour directly from San Martín Port is the ideal choice for cruise passengers seeking a seamless and enriching shore experience. Our service begins just steps from your ship, eliminating the need for the cruise shuttle or extra transport. Designed to perfectly match cruise schedules, the tour ensures your timely return while offering a breathtaking encounter with nature. In just minutes, you'll reach the Paracas pier and embark on a boat journey to witness sea lions, Humboldt penguins, dolphins, and the iconic Candelabra geoglyph etched into the coastal hillside. Operated by a fully authorised local company with modern transport and experienced guides, the tour guarantees comfort, safety, and a personal touch. Booking directly with us means no middlemen, better value, and dedicated customer support from start to finish.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
All our tours depart directly from San Martín Port—no cruise shuttle needed. We use modern, authorised transport and guarantee your timely return. Our team awaits you at the port entrance from 6:00 AM. Enjoy a safe, smooth, and worry-free experience from ship to shore.
Itinerary
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1Islas Ballestas
You will be met by our guide at 9:15am at San Martin Port, then you will be transferred to Paracas town, at this point you will meet the rest of the group and board our speedboat to begin the adventure to the stunning Ballestas Island. On the way you will stop at the Paracas peninsula to see the enigmatic figure of the Candelabro, a stunning design drawn on the side of a hill in the Peninsula. Nobody knows for sure who did it or why. There are many hypotheses regarding its origin, some believe it is related to the Nazca Lines but still found no proof or evidence that can define its creation. Afterwards, you'll head off to Ballestas Island, where you will see a stunning world filled with birds and sea lions. Here, you'll visit the three islands at a distance allowed, navigating inside some caves, depending on the condition of the sea. On your return to the port, you will board our vehicle to drive back to San Martin port to re-join your ship.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If your ship has a delay in arriving, we strongly suggest to notify us three to four days in advance so we can arrange a new pick up time. We also suggest you to keep checking your emails in case the pickup time changes.
- Printed travel voucher or E-travel voucher along with your passport or any ID its required before boarding (verification purpose only).
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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