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Ballestas Islands Tour: Unique Marine Wildlife Adventure
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Paracas
Explore the stunning Ballestas Islands by boat and get impressed of the amazing ecosystem of this magic place.
Explore the stunning Ballestas Islands by boat and get impressed of the amazing ecosystem of this magic place.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Muelle El Chaco - In the morning, the transport service will collect you from your Paracas hotel to take you to El Chaco dock, the departure point for the boat trip to the Ballestas Islands.
- Candelabro de Paracas - After boarding, the journey to the Ballestas Islands begins, located 30 minutes from the Paracas coast. Along the way, you can…
- Muelle El Chaco - In the morning, the transport service will collect you from your Paracas hotel to take you to El Chaco dock, the departure point for the boat trip to the Ballestas Islands.
- Candelabro de Paracas - After boarding, the journey to the Ballestas Islands begins, located 30 minutes from the Paracas coast. Along the way, you can observe the enigmatic lines etched in the sand forming a candelabrum. This intriguing geoglyph measures 590 ft. and dates back approximately 2,500 years.
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Islas Ballestas - The tour continues until reaching the islands, a natural reserve with stunning geological formations and remarkable wildlife, including sea lions, penguins, and birds such as pelicans, among other species inhabiting the archipelago. Due to the abundance of resident and migratory birds, these islands boast the world’s finest natural fertilizer: guano. Peru utilized guano to boost its economy between 1845 and 1866.
At the conclusion of the tour, you will return to the dock and be transferred back to your hotel in Paracas.

What's Included
- Government fees
- Shared boat ride
- Hotel transfers to and from embark point
- Tea and coffee
- Government fees
- Shared boat ride
- Hotel transfers to and from embark point
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- You should bring sunscreen, hat and sun glasses, comfortable clothes, windbreaker jacket.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, please take any necessary precautions. Consult a medical professional before taking any medication.
- You should bring sunscreen, hat and sun glasses, comfortable clothes, windbreaker jacket.
- If you are prone to motion sickness, please take any necessary precautions. Consult a medical professional before taking any medication.
Location
Hotel Owae Paracas
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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