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Ballestas Islands, Buggies, and Laguna Costa Rica from Paracas

Combine marine life, dunes, and an oasis: take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands and continue by dune buggy to Laguna Costa Rica for some sandboarding in the desert.

Highlights

  • Boat Tour of the Ballestas Islands
  • Tube Ride to Laguna Costa Rica
  • Sandboarding in the Paracas Dunes

Service Details

  • Type of experience: Hour-long tour
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Departure from: Paracas
  • Group: Large
  • Languages: Spanish, English
  • Difficulty: High
  • Departure time: 8:00 a.m.
  • Guide: Spanish–English Guide

Overview

The Ballestas Islands and Laguna Costa Rica tour from Paracas combines boating and desert adventure. The first part of the tour takes you around the Candelabro and the islands to observe rock formations, sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and birds alongside your guide.

After returning to El Chaco, you’ll have free time in Paracas. At the scheduled time, the tour on tubular vehicles through the dunes to Laguna Costa Rica will begin, where you can enjoy the surroundings and the water activities described in the itinerary. The experience continues with sandboarding and ends with the return to Paracas on the tubular vehicles. The schedule for this second activity is subject to group availability.

Itinerary

  1. Pickup at the bus station or hotel in Paracas

    Pickup at the bus station or at your hotel in Paracas to begin the tour.

  2. 8:00 a.m.

    Tour Ballestas Islands

    Boat tour past the Candelabro and the Ballestas Islands to observe sea lions and birds, with commentary from the guide.

  3. 10:00 a.m.

    Return from the tour

    I returned to the El Chaco pier after the boat ride.

  4. Free time

    Take some time to explore Paracas before the desert activity, at the scheduled time.

  5. Buggy & Sandboarding at Laguna, Costa Rica

    Tube ride, visit to Laguna Costa Rica, and sandboarding. There will be time for photos, swimming, or kayaking, depending on the itinerary. Approximate duration: 3 hours; schedule subject to group availability.

  6. Return from the tour

    I returned to Paracas in the same tubulars after our experience in the dunes.

  7. End of service

    End of the services included in the combination tour.

What's Included

Includes

  • Tour Ballestas Islands
  • Revenues or fees
  • Buggy and sandboarding to the Costa Rica Lagoon
  • Spanish Guide - English
  • Personalized Care
  • Pick up at bus station or hotel in Paracas.

Does not include

  • Power
  • IGV
  • Bus ticket
  • Extras

Recommendations

  • Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
  • Wear sneakers and comfortable clothing for the dunes.
  • Bring a windbreaker for sailing.
  • If you'd like to swim in the lagoon, bring your swimsuit and a towel.
  • Bring water for the day.

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