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Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride from Paracas

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Take a boat tour to see Peruvian boobies (native bird), penguins and abundant marine life. Check out the impressive Candelabra geoglyph, sea lions, Humboldt penguins, Peruvian pelicans as well as other impressive varieties of sea bird species. Feeling lucky? Watch the waters for dolphins.
  • English-speaking guide
  • 2-hour sightseeing boat ride
  • Food and drinks
  • Ballestas Islands entrance fee (13 Soles)
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

Alameda Alan García Pérez, Paracas 11550, Peru Departure location: Paracas Explorer Office - Av. Alan García Perez, Mz D, Lote 05, Paracas (besides Hotel Gran Palma).

Return Details

Paracas, Peru Paracas city center

  • Ballestas Islands, Pisco, Peru
    As you cruise west from the tiny beach town of Paracas, you won't be able to miss the Candelabra geoglyph, a 150m high and 50m wide figure of a candlestick etched into the mountain, rumored to have been an ancient guide for sailors or a connection to the Nazca lines. A short description and time for photos is given before cruising on to the famous Ballestas Islands. Ballestas islands is an excellent opportunity to see large families of over 100 sea lions sleeping on the shores, basking in the sun on the rocks or some barking loudly in efforts to protect their territory. Spot cormorants, the Peruvian booby and Peruvian pelican as well as other impressive varieties of sea bird species and Humboldt penguins nesting together in small groups. Feeling lucky? Watch the waters for dolphins. Apart from the abundant marine and bird life found here, the Ballestas Islands are also very well known for the guano (seabird droppings) deposited on the island over thousands of years which creates a natural reserve of nitrogen-rich fertilizer over 50 meters deep in some areas. The guano came to be Peru's #1 export in the mid-19th century however today the extraction of guano has been regulated to every 10 years. The return trip to Paracas is a quick, very windy, direct boat ride to the dock. You should have some time to take photos of the friendly pelicans that hang out on the shore line beside the dock, do some souvenir shopping or grab a snack before heading on to your next destination.
    120 minutes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Make sure you bring adequate clothing to keep you protected from the cool ocean air, the sun and spray from the sea.
  • Bring a pair of binoculars to get a closer look at the birds and sea lions.
  • If you are prone to motion sickness, you should take medication about a half-hour before you board
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
joel_a
12 Feb 2022
El paseo a las islas es bonito...pero esperaba un servicio diferenciado a lo que ofrecen todas las demás agencias locales....que además tienen un precio mucho menor pero ofrecen lo mismo que Viator.
jairop15
15 Jan 2020
Excelente experiencia, el sitio está bien organizado con la salida y llegada de lanchas, con buena seguridad en las mismas, chalecos y lanchas con potentes motores. son dos horas que se disfrutan bien viendo las islas , el geoglifo y loa animales. Paracas se desarrolla como complejo turistico, no tenia idea que existía.
Birgit B
29 Jul 2016
Absolutely worth it. The tour was very well organized and the boat ride was great. The islands itself are awesome and much better that the term Galapagos for the poor. I would go again. Highly recommended.
This tour in Peru is organized by Bamba Travel

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