Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas

4.7
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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

With this tour you can live one of the unique experiences in your life because hiking in Ballestas Islands allows you to observe a huge variety of animals that are currently endangered as the Humboldt penguins, sea lions and occasionally dolphins, starfish, among others. Also, we will visit "El Candelabro" an enigmatic figure of great dimension drawn in the sand with an origin similar to the lines found in Nazca.

What's Included

Lifejackets
Official tour guide (English - Spanish)
Appetitive
Entrance Tax to Ballestas Islands and El Candelabro for Adult: 16 Soles (USD 4.20 aprox.)
Entrance tax to Ballestas Islands and El Candelabro for children: 8 soles (USD 2.10 approx.)

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick-up will take place at the hotels mentioned above.

OR
Meeting point
Luz Mar

Our representative will be waiting for you next to the Karamba restobar, wearing a white t-shirt with the company's logo.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    The Chandelier

    After sailing for 10 minutes, prior to Ballestas Islands we stop to appreciate this enigmatic figure, located in a northern point of the Paracas Peninsula. Here you will be able to photograph and film the Candelabro, where the guide will explain in detail about its great dimension and its mysterious origin.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Islas Ballestas

    After 15 minutes of sailing in the ocean we arrive at Ballestas Islands, which represents an important sanctuary for marine fauna. Here we find Humboldt penguins and sea lions who capture everyone's attention. The return is about 40 minutes of navigation, this becomes relaxing because you can enjoy the sea breeze that works as a natural anti stress.

    1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received when the reservation is made
  • Infants should be seated on an adult's lap.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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