Private Tour to the Ballestas Islands from Paracas
Take a private tour of Paracas Bay, the Candelabro, and the Ballestas Islands to observe sea lions and birds with a guide on board.
Highlights
- Private boat tour from the El Chaco pier
- Stop in front of the Candelabro
- Guided Sea Lion and Bird Watching Tour
Service Details
- Type of experience: Hour-long tour
- Duration: 2 hours
- Departure from: Paracas
- Group: Small
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Difficulty: Low
- Departure time: 8:00 a.m.
- Guide: Spanish–English Guide
Overview
The private tour to the Ballestas Islands from Paracas includes a boat ride of approximately 2 hours to explore the wildlife and coastal scenery. The tour begins at the El Chaco pier and continues through the bay to the Candelabro, where the guide explains the features of the geoglyph.
The tour continues to the Ballestas Islands to see their rock formations, sea lions, and birds such as boobies, cormorants, pelicans, and Humboldt penguins. After the visit, the boat returns to the starting point.
Restrictions: The operator does not allow babies under 1 year old on the tour.
Holidays: On the following holidays the tour will end 30 minutes earlier.
Holy week
National Holidays
IMPORTANT:
- The service may vary without prior notice due to weather conditions (port closure due to high tide, strong winds or rain) in which case the operator will provide the option of an alternative tour, always guaranteeing the traveler's safety.
NO-SHOWS AND CANCELLATIONS: in case of cancellation of the tour 48 hours prior to the date, a 10% administrative fee will apply. After that time, there is a 100% charge for no-shows or cancellations outside the established time.
DATE CHANGES: must be requested at least 24 hours prior to the tour date, and is valid for 1 year to reschedule the tour.
Itinerary
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Pickup from the Paracas bus terminal or at the Paracas Explorer office reception desk
Pickup at the Paracas bus terminal or at the Paracas Explorer office.
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Transfer to the pier
Transfer to the El Chaco pier and preparation to board the boat.
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Tour Ballestas Islands
A boat tour of the bay, stopping in front of the Candelabro and observing the wildlife and rock formations of the Ballestas Islands.
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Return from the tour
Return to the El Chaco pier after the private tour.
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End of Our Services
End of services for the tour to the Ballestas Islands.
What's Included
Includes
- Spanish - English guide.
- Personalized attention.
- Life jacket.
- Pick up from the Paracas bus terminal or hotel.
Does not include
- Food.
- Extras.
- Tips.
- Admission Tickets (Adults: S/16.00 - Children: S/8.00)
Recommendations
- Windproof jacket.
- Hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Binoculars.
- Camera.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This private tour does not include admission tickets; they must be paid for separately according to the product's terms and conditions.
Includes a guide in Spanish and English, a life jacket, and personalized service.
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