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Private Tour to the Ballestas Islands
Private Tour to the Ballestas Islands
Private Tour to the Ballestas Islands
Private Tour to the Ballestas Islands
Private Tour to the Ballestas Islands

Private Tour to the Ballestas Islands

By Paracas Explorer Travel Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$507 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 20m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Our private tour to the Ballestas Islands offers an intimate and personalised experience for a maximum group of 5 people, with exclusive attention from our Guide. It begins with a visit to the mysterious Paracas Candelabro, followed by an exciting trip to the Ballestas Islands, where you can observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins and a wide variety of seabirds in their natural habitat. Our expert guides will share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna, while you enjoy impressive rock formations and sea caves. Sailing back to the port of El Chaco is a perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the sea breeze. Additionally, we are committed to sustainability and promote responsible tourism practices to protect this valuable ecosystem. Book with us and live a unique and enriching adventure in the Ballestas Islands, designed to offer you the best of nature and history of Paracas.

Activity location

  • Paracas
    • Paracas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 5Q82+765
    • Paracas, Ica, Peru

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Private Tour to the Ballestas Islands
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 20 minutes2h 20m2h 20m
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$507.01 x 1 TravellerAU$507.01

Total
Price is AU$507.01

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLifejacket
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Bilingual Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to Ballestas Islands Adult: 16 Soles (USD 4.20 approx.), Child: 8 soles (USD 2.10 approx.)

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Paracas
  • 20m
Once we pick up all the travellers, we will go to the Candelabra, which will be one of our attractions to visit. The approximate transfer time is 20 minutes.
The Chandelier
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Paracas Candelabra is an enigmatic and gigantic figure located on the side of a hill on the Paracas peninsula, Peru. This spectacular geoglyph measures approximately 180 metres long and can be clearly seen from the sea. The shape of the Candelabra has generated many theories about its origin and purpose. Some believe it was created by the Paracas culture around 200 BC, while others suggest it could have served as a nautical signal or even had religious or astronomical meanings. The figure is carved from the arid earth and its design has withstood the passage of time and the inclemencies of the weather, remaining remarkably intact. This durability is due in part to the little rainfall the region receives and the composition of the terrain. Visiting the Candelabro is a fascinating experience that offers a unique insight into the archaeological mysteries of Peru and a direct connection to the ancient civilisations that inhabited the region.
Paracas
  • 20m
After visiting the Candelabro we will go to the Ballestas Islands, this transfer lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Islas Ballestas
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
During your visit to the Ballestas Islands, you will be able to observe numerous animal species in their natural habitat. Among the most notable are the sea lions, which can be seen resting on the rocks or swimming in the surrounding waters. It is also common to spot Humboldt penguins, an endangered species that lives on the South American Pacific coast. The islands are equally famous for their birdlife. Birds such as boobies, guanays, cormorants and wattles are seen in large numbers, nesting on the cliffs and foraging in the sea. These seabirds create an impressive spectacle with their flights and sounds. In addition to wildlife, the Ballestas Islands offer dramatic rock formations and sea caves that have been sculpted by erosion over the centuries. Visitors can admire natural arches and caverns, adding an element of adventure to the experience.
Paracas
  • 40m
Once the tour of the Ballestas Islands is finished, we will return to the Chaco pier, where we will conclude the Tour. The transfer lasts approximately 40 minutes.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESParacas
    • Paracas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE5Q82+765
    • Paracas, Ica, Peru

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