BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas and Candelabra Reserve – Ica and Paracas

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Ica, Peru

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10 hours (approximately)
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BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas National Reserve + Candelabra

Start of the tour:
Pick up from your hotel or meeting point in Ica or Paracas to start the tour.

First visit: Ballestas Islands
Arrive at the El Chaco Pier and embark by boat to the Ballestas Islands. During the tour you will be able to observe the Candelabra (geoglyph visible from the sea), natural rock formations, colonies of sea lions, Humboldt penguins and glovebirds (boobies, tendrils, among others).

Second visit: Paracas National Reserve
Land tour of the Paracas National Reserve. We will visit Playa Roja, Playa Lagunillas and Playa La Mina, where you can enjoy the surroundings and, if the conditions allow, bathe.

End of the tour:
The tour ends at the Plaza de Armas in Ica. There is also the option to finish at the El Chaco Pier in Paracas.

What's Included

Visit to the Paracas National Reserve
Tourist transport (return)
Tour guide throughout the tour
Pick up from central hotels in Ica or Paracas
Life jacket during sailing
Motorboat Tour to the Ballestas Islands
Breakfast and lunch
Tourist taxes, Ica

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick-up takes place in hotels located within the central areas of Ica and Paracas.

Pick-up times are 6:30 a.m. in Ica and 8:30 a.m. in Paracas. Our guide will communicate in advance to coordinate the details.

In case your accommodation is outside the coverage area, you will be assigned a nearby meeting point.

Please verify that your cell number is correct and include the country code.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ica

    06: 30 a.m.: Start of the tour with pick-up from hotels or meeting point in Ica.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Islas Ballestas

    08:30 a.m.: From Paracas Pier we will start the boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, where you can observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins and various birds in their natural habitat.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • The Chandelier (Pass by)

    During the boat tour, we will appreciate the mysterious geoglyph known as “El Candelabra”, visible from the sea.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Paracas National Reserve

    11:00 a.m. Explore the Paracas National Reserve, a stunning landscape that combines desert and sea. We will visit beaches and natural viewpoints, ideal for photographs.

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Ica

    04: 30 p.m.: Arrival at the Plaza de Armas in Ica. There is also the option to finish the tour in Paracas, prior coordination.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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