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A boat named 'Luis Esther II' with passengers wearing life jackets, sailing near rocky cliffs. 1
A rocky arch formation with water flowing through it. 2
A bird with outstretched wings standing on rocky terrain. 3
A group of seals in the water. 4
People on a boat, wearing life jackets, with a rocky coastline and a boat in the background. 5
By Paracas Explorer Travel Agency

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿825 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • I discovered the Ballestas Islands on a 2-hour shared tour from Paracas, aboard one of our covered boats. Navigate in front of the Candelabro and the rock formations of the islands while a guide in Spanish and English explains the fauna and landscape.

    During the tour you will be able to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and various seabirds in their natural habitat. Sightings depend on the day's conditions. The excursion departs from El Chaco pier and returns to the same point.

Activity location

  • The Chandelier
    • Paracas National Reserve, Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve
    • 11550, Paracas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Travel agency Paracas Explorer
    • 11550, Paracas, Ica, Peru

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Ballestas Islands from Paracas: boat tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
฿671.30 x 2 Adults฿1,342.60
Paid at activity฿306.78
Total
Price is ฿1,649.38
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Lifejacket
  • Inclusions
    Official Tourism Guide
  • Exclusions
    Snacks
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fee to Ballestas Islands

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Chandelier

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
We stop after navigating 10 minutes to be able to carefully appreciate a northern point of the Paracas peninsula. Where you can look at, photograph and film the Chandelier where the tour guide will briefly explain about the measurements, materials from the area and their possible origin.

Islas Ballestas

  • 1h 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
The navigation continues and after approximately 15 minutes from the Chandelier you will arrive at the Ballestas Islands where you will have 30 minutes to appreciate a great biodiversity thanks to the Humboldt current and the upwelling phenomenon as well as other factors such as the sun and winds. Bird watching lovers will find a large number of these such as: seagulls, boobies, cormorants, pelicans, vultures and Humboldt penguins. Crustaceans, echinoderms, mollusks, seaweed and others will also be seen. Definitely the highlight of the Ballestas Islands Tour are the sea lions who steal everyone's attention due to their curious behaviour (they sleep, "pose for the cameras", or simply socialise and live without problems because they occupy the top of the food chain in the area without natural predators). The return, of about 40 minutes of navigation, becomes relaxing and enjoying the sea breeze is a natural anti-stress.

Location

Activity location

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    The Chandelier
    • Paracas National Reserve, Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve
    • 11550, Paracas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Travel agency Paracas Explorer
    • 11550, Paracas, Ica, Peru

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