Ballestas Islands
Islas Ballestas — Serenity by the Sea, Wonder in Every Wave.
Service Description
HALF DAY: BALLESTAS ISLANDS ✦ Type of Excursion: Wildlife, Sceneries ✦ Difficulty: Easy ✦ Service: Group Tour (18 max.) ✦ Transport: Speedboat ✦ Duration: 3 Hours ✦ Schedules: 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM ◘ ITINERARY Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, or 9:00 AM, depending on the selected schedule. After check‑in and boarding, you will set off toward the Ballestas Islands to explore one of Peru’s most iconic marine sanctuaries. ○ Travellers are welcomed at the designated meeting point or at their hotel within the pick‑up area. After receiving safety instructions, you will board the speedboat. ○ Boat Ride to the Ballestas Islands Enjoy a scenic journey across the Pacific Ocean, taking in dramatic coastal views and the refreshing sea breeze. ○ The Candelabra Geoglyph Admire this immense ancient symbol carved into the Paracas cliffs—an enigmatic landmark visible only from the sea. ○ Wildlife Encounters Discover the rich biodiversity of the Ballestas Islands, home to Humboldt penguins, playful sea lions, and a variety of migratory seabirds. Return to Paracas Relax on the journey back to shore, with free time upon arrival to explore Paracas or continue your onward travels. Your tour concludes approximately two hours and thirty minutes after your chosen departure time: If you start at 8:00 AM, the tour ends around 10:30 AM. If you start at 8:30 AM, the tour ends around 11:00 AM. If you start at 9:00 AM, the tour ends around 11:30 AM. WHAT IS INCLUDED: ✔ Hotel pick‑up is available for accommodations in the El Chaco area (Paracas Village); otherwise, you will meet at the designated point. ✔ Drop-off at the dock of Paracas Village ✔ Bilingual tour guide: English / Spanish WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: ✘ Admission to Ballestas Islands (optional add‑on at booking) ✘ Port boarding fee in Paracas ◘ FAQ ♦ About the meeting point ○ The meeting point is near the Paracas dock. As the village is small, it’s easy for our staff to locate travelers. ○ Please keep an active WhatsApp number for coordination, which will be confirmed the day before the tour. ♦ Boarding fee at the Paracas dock ○ The Paracas port fee can be added during booking or paid locally. ♦ Admission fee to the Ballestas Islands ○ This admission can be added during booking or paid locally.
Service Details
• CHANGE OF TRAVEL DATE - Requests to change the travel date will be accepted up to 24 hours prior to the scheduled activity. • CANCELLATIONS - Cancellations submitted at least 24 hours before the scheduled activity are eligible for a full refund. - Cancellations submitted within 24 hours of the scheduled activity are non-refundable. - Cancellations due to circumstances beyond the control of either the company or the client (such as strikes, social conflicts, or natural disasters) may be refundable; however, the amount to be refunded will be subject to evaluation. • REFUND PROCESSING - For payments made via PayPal, refunds are processed immediately. - For payments made by credit or debit card, refunds may take several days depending on the policies of the issuing bank.
Location
Ballestas Islands
Islas ballestas paracas, Peru