Ballestas Islands Boat Tour in Paracas

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2 hours (approximately)
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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!

What's Included

Boarding Senarp
Shared Boat Ride
Transfer To And From The Hotel To The Embark Point
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up and drop-off in centrally located hotels in Paracas

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Meeting point

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.

End point

The tour ends at El Chaco dock

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket 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
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You should bring sunscreen, hat and sun glasses, comfortable clothes, windbreaker jacket.
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Jet Boat Rentals
Eco Tours
Water Tours
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Speed Boat Rentals
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

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

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