Ballestas Islands from San Martin Port

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

Live an amazing adventure during your cruise to Paracas and discover the astonishing paradise of the Ballestas Islands! This tour is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in an intact ecosystem and marvel at the wildlife in its natural habitat.

From majestic seabirds to playful sea lions, you will find yourself surrounded by an incredible variety of fascinating species. Departing from Puerto San Martin, this tour guarantees you a unique and discovery-filled experience.

The Ballestas Islands await you to leave you breathless and create priceless memories on your cruise journey.

What's Included

Group service Speedboat
Round trip transfers to and from San Martin Port
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Ballestas Islands

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout .
Pickup details:

Pick up from San Martin Port in Paracas

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    Islas Ballestas

    Our team will greet you at San Martín Port, just in time for you to board our exclusive tourist transportation. Prepare your senses for an exciting journey that will take you to El Chaco Dock, where we will meet other passionate travelers like yourself. Together, we will board a speedboat and embark on a fascinating experience that will lead you to discover the Ballestas Islands. Located just 30 minutes off the coast of Paracas in the province of Pisco, Ica department, these islands are an essential tourist treasure in Peru. Get ready to immerse yourself in a unique ecosystem and marvel at the abundant wildlife that inhabits them. As we navigate, you will be amazed by the mysterious Candelabro, a geoglyph that defies logic and still puzzles experts. This enigmatic figure, traced over 2500 years ago on the dune of the Paracas National Reserve, resembles the famous Nazca Lines, leaving behind an aura of mystery and intrigue. The Ballestas Islands and the Paracas Reserve will surprise you with their stunning natural beauty. You will be captivated by the unique geological formations and have the opportunity to admire up close an astonishing variety of wildlife, including boobies, pelicans, sea lions, and the adorable Humboldt penguins. These islands harbor an incredible number of birds, both resident and migratory, and thanks to that, they possess guano, the world`s richest natural fertilizer. Here, you can observe the guano birds, such as the Peruvian booby, the Peruvian pelican, and the guanay cormorant, whose presence has historically been so valuable that for years, guano was the foundation of the Peruvian economy, providing stability and prosperity to the country. After exploring this natural paradise, we will return to the dock, where we will accompany you back to San Martín Port, so you can continue with your cruise adventure. Do not miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this amazing experience and discover the marine richness that lies just 260 kilometers from the city of Lima.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You should bring comfortable shoes and clothes, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
  • A minimum of 2 people are required to start the tour
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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Water Tours
Involves Animals
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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