Ballestas Islands
Type of Excursion
Wildlife
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Transport
Speedboat
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3 Hours
Service
Group Tour
(max. 25 people)
Departure Times
8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM
Itinerary
Check-in & Boarding
The excursion begins with check-in at the designated meeting point in Paracas. When hotel pick-up has been arranged and the accommodation is located within the established service area, collection is coordinated according to the selected departure time.
Before boarding, safety instructions are provided for the speedboat journey.
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Boat Ride to the Ballestas Islands
The speedboat departs from Paracas for an approximately 1-hour-and-30-minute excursion along the Pacific coast and around the Ballestas Islands.
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The Candelabra Geoglyph
The route first passes the Paracas Candelabra, an enormous geoglyph carved into the desert hillside overlooking the bay. Its origin remains uncertain, making it one of the most distinctive landmarks along the Paracas coastline.
Wildlife Observation
The journey continues around the Ballestas Islands, where sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and numerous seabirds can often be observed among the rocky cliffs and natural arches.
Return to Paracas
The boat returns to the Paracas dock at the end of the excursion, where the service concludes. Free time is then available for independent activities in Paracas.
Included
Pick-up at the designated meeting point in Paracas
Drop-off at the Paracas dock
Bilingual tour guide: English / Spanish
Paracas port boarding fee
Ballestas Islands entrance fee
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE MEETING POINT ○ The standard meeting point is located near the dock in Paracas. ○ As Paracas is a relatively small town, coordination is straightforward; however, an active WhatsApp number is recommended to facilitate communication regarding the exact meeting arrangements. ○ Final coordination details are confirmed before the date of the excursion.
ABOUT THE ACTIVITY ○ The Ballestas Islands tour is a scenic wildlife experience conducted entirely by boat. The route offers opportunities to observe and photograph marine wildlife, coastal landscapes and the famous Candelabra geoglyph. ○ For conservation and safety reasons, landing on the islands is not permitted. Wildlife is observed from the boat throughout the excursion.
CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND POLICIES 1.- CHANGE OF TRAVEL DATE ○ Changes to the travel date are accepted up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity. 2.- CANCELLATIONS ○ Cancellations requested at least 24 hours before the scheduled activity are eligible for a full refund. ○ Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled activity are non-refundable. ○ In cases of force majeure, including strikes, social unrest, natural disasters, or other circumstances beyond the control of the company or the traveler, a refund may be considered. The refundable amount will depend on the circumstances and any costs already incurred. 3.- REFUNDS ○ Refunds for payments made by credit or debit card may take several business days to appear, depending on the issuing bank. Please note that transaction fees charged by local banks or the cardholder’s bank may be deducted from the refunded amount.
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3 hr
21 US dollars