Paracas

Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride from Paracas

Paracas, Peru
Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride from Paracas
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Journey by boat from Paracas for a 2-hour trip to Peru’s unspoiled Ballestas Islands, a marine sanctuary where you can observe a wealth of sea birds and marine life in their natural habitat. Spot for some of the Islands’ rich array of penguins, Peruvian boobies (native birds), sea lions and Peruvian pelicans, along with many more species. If you’re lucky, you might even observe a dolphin or two. You’ll also enjoy views of the mysterious 490-foot (150-meter) Candelabra geoglyph, rumored to have been constructed in ancient times. Your boat ride also includes the services of a guide.
  • Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
  • See native wildlife in their natural environment
  • Led by a local guide
  • Get up-close to native wildlife

What's Included

  • 2-hour sightseeing boat ride
  • English-speaking guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Ballestas Islands entrance fee (13 Soles)
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting 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).

End point

  • Paracas, Peru

    Paracas city center

What To Expect

Ballestas Islands

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • If you are prone to motion sickness, you should take medication about a half-hour before you board
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.

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Absolutely worth it. The tour was...
Birgit B, 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.
It was good, but not outstanding. The...
Bryce H, Jun 2016
It was good, but not outstanding. The guide's english could have been better.
The people who organised the tour were...
Nicholas_B, Jan 2016
The people who organised the tour were quite rude and very disorganised.
Buena experiencia pero mejor hacerlo con una agencia local
joel_a, 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.
Сам Паракас очень маленький, можно...
Dmitriy L, Dec 2015
Сам Паракас очень маленький, можно пройти за 20 минут. В тур не включили оплату за заповедник, платили на пирсе, в результате сели в лодку последними. На самих островах просто супер интересно. Тучи птиц, пеликанов, пингвинов. Очень много котиков. Подплывали очень близко, фоток сотни две сделали. Интересно увидеть морскую живность так близко.

From $24.00

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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