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Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas

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Paracas, Peru
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

While you can see some wildlife on land in Paracas National Reserve, you’ll have the best chance of seeing native fauna on a boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, hailed as Peru’s answer to the Galapagos Islands. This compact trip takes you out to islets you can’t reach by land to see penguins, sea lions, and more.
  • On-board commentary adds context to the animals you see
  • Enhance your chances of spotting rare wildlife
  • This compact experience fits easily into busy schedules
  • Your local captain takes you to hidden gems and spots you’d otherwise miss

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

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

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

or

Meeting point

  • Luz Mar
    5Q82+G7F, Paracas 11550, Peru

    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

1

The Chandelier

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

2

Las Islas Ballestas

1 hour 20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Confirmation will be received when the reservation is made
  • Infants should be seated on an adult's lap.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 46 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7
based on 19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $20.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 23 days in advance.

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