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Arriving at the Port of Pisco for a short stay and looking to explore the main highlights of Paracas?
Our Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve tour from San Martín Port is a well organized shore excursion designed to help you make the most of your limited time ashore, allowing you to focus on enjoying the visit.
To help ensure availability, advance booking is recommended, ideally at least one month in advance.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point at San Martin Port (we will be waiting with a sign Machu Picchu Peru Tours).
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In case you are not coming by cruise ship, let know us the name of your hotel or bus company you coming.
Meeting point at San Martin Port - in front of your ship.
If you are not arriving by cruise ship, please let us know the name of your hotel or bus company so we can coordinate your pickup.
The meeting point is in front of your ship at San Martín Port.
Itinerary
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1Islas Ballestas
You will meet your local guide at 9:00 a.m. or upon your cruise disembarkation at San Martín Port. From there, you will be transferred to the town of Paracas, where you will join the rest of the group for a guided excursion to the Ballestas Islands, operated by a licensed local provider. During the excursion, there will be a brief stop near the Paracas Peninsula to view the well-known Candelabro geoglyph, an impressive figure etched into the hillside. Its origin remains uncertain, and while several theories exist, some linking it to the Nazca Lines, no definitive evidence has been established. The tour continues around the Ballestas Islands, where you can observe seabirds and sea lions in their natural habitat. The visit includes panoramic views of the three main islands and nearby rock formations, with possible views of natural caves, subject to weather and sea conditions.
2 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Paracas National Reserve
After returning to the port, you will board a shared vehicle and continue the journey to the Paracas National Reserve. During the visit, you will stop at the Interpretation Center, a facility that presents photographs and information about the region’s fauna, flora, and key features of the Paracas Peninsula. The route then continues through the desert landscape of the reserve toward the coastal viewpoint known as La Catedral. This area was once home to a notable natural rock formation, which was affected by the 2007 earthquake. Today, the site offers panoramic views of the desert and ocean, as well as opportunities to observe seabirds from designated viewpoints. The tour also includes visits to Playa Roja and Lagunillas Beach, where there will be time to relax and purchase refreshments if available. At the conclusion of the excursion, you will be transferred back to San Martín Port to rejoin your cruise ship.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 04 years old cannot participate in this activity
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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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