Par-01 : Islas Ballestas Boat Tour - The Galapagos of Peru
- Paracas
- Par-01
Duration
2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Acuático
Live the magic of the Ballestas Islands Tour with us! Get to know its tourist pier and the marine fauna that surrounds this unique natural attraction. The Ballestas Islands Tour welcomes you!
What does it include?
Includes
Ticket to board the boat.Lifejacket.Tour guide.
Does not include
Tourist Taxes to the Ministry of the Environment S/ 16.00.Indicative price, subject to variation.
Trip information
Pickup city
Paracas
Duration
2 hours
Guided
Collection Point
Difficulty
Easy
Departure Time
08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00
Language
English, Spanish
General Description
Travel Plan
Let’s start by navigate to the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian Coast, two-hour excursion to the Ballestas Islands
- On the route we will have the opportunity to see the “Candelabro”, a gigantic figure of unknown origin, in the style of the Nazca Lines, drawn in the sand, on the side of a hill.
- Then we will sail fifteen more minutes and arrive at the Ballestas Islands where we can see rock formations and a great variety of marine species, sea lions, Humboldt penguins, chuitas, guanays, pelicans, oystercatchers, thousands of guano birds, These beautiful islands serve as home to thousands of migratory birds, who share their habitat with colonies of restless sea lions.
- Then we will arrive at the maternity hospital of sea lions
We return to the dock for the end of this tour.
What should I bring?
Map / Location
Multimedia Gallery
Important Note
It sometimes happens that the sea is too rough to visit the Ballestas Islands by boat. If a weather report announcing a storm, we may change for a safer option and visit Islas Blancas instead of Ballestas Island. If it is too dangerous for navigation at sea, a financial reimbursement will be refunded to you.
Your departure time may vary depending on the sea the day of the tour.
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Departures are daily from Monday to Sunday, but they are only in the morning at 08:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cancellation policy
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