Ballestas Islands Tour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Ballestas Islands Tour. Discover the “Galapagos of Peru,” home to an array of unique wildlife, including sea lions, penguins, dolphins, and diverse bird species. Cruise through the Pacific Ocean and witness the dramatic rock formations and natural arches that dot the coastline. Learn about the fascinating history and ecology of the Ballestas Islands from our knowledgeable guides. Book your Ballestas Islands Tour now and experience the thrill of this remarkable wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast.

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Itinerary Ballestas Islands Tour

(8:00 am or 10:00 am)Meeting Point Office – Dock of El Chaco

We have two schedules: 8:00 am or 10:00 am for that you must tell us the time, to make the visit, and you must be 15 minutes before in the meeting office.

The Ballestas Islands Tour starts at the artisanal and tourist dock of El Chaco. We board our boat and observe in principle the type of boats that are used in the two main activities in the district of Paracas: Tourism and fishing.

Dock of El Chaco – Candelabro

We sail through the bay of Paracas and see the largest peninsula we have in Peru. We stop then at a northern point of the Paracas peninsula to look, photograph, and film the Candelabro where the tour guide will explain in brief the measurements, materials of the area, and its possible origin.

Candelabro – Ballestas Island

The navigation continues and after approximately 15 minutes from the Candelabro, you will reach the Ballestas Islands where you will find great biodiversity thanks to the Humboldt current and the upwelling phenomenon in addition to other factors such as sun and winds. Birdwatchers will find a large number of birds such as gulls, terns, boobies, cormorants, pelicans, vultures, and Humboldt penguins. You will also see crustaceans, echinoderms, mollusks, seaweeds, and others.
Definitely, the highlight of the Ballestas Islands Tour is the sea lions who steal the attention of everyone because of their curious behavior (they sleep, “pose for the cameras”, or simply socialize and live without problems because they occupy the top of the food chain in the area without natural predators).

Ballestas Island – Dock of El Chaco

The return becomes relaxing and enjoying the sea breeze is a natural anti-stress.

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.
March 29th, 30th and 31st
April 1st.

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Ballestas Islands Tour
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What it includes Ballestas Island tour:

What it includes

  • Income Tickets.
  • English - Spanish Guide.
  • Personalized attention.
  • Life jacket.
  • Pick up from Paracas bus terminal or hotel.

What does not include:

  • Food.
  • Extras.
  • Gratuities.

What to bring to Ballestas Island Tour

  1. The Ballestas Islands Tour starts at the artisanal
  2. dock and Windbreaker jacket.
  3. Hat.
  4. Sunblock lotion.
  5. Binoculars.
  6. Camera.
Summary
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Brand Name
Tc Trips
Product Name
Ballestas Islands Tour
Price
USD 15
Product Availability
Pre-Order Only

Ballestas Islands tour frequently asked questions

How long does the Ballestas Islands Tour take?

This exciting tour lasts 2 hours and we currently depart from the El Chaco Pier, since the pier at La Marina Turística de Paracas is not in operation. Departures are daily from Monday to Sunday, but only in the morning at 08:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

What unique tourist attractions can we find in the Ballestas Islands?

The Ballestas Islands have unique tourist attractions, in it we can find extraordinary monuments carved in rocks, a great diversity of wildlife, between endemic and migratory species, dreamy sunsets, in addition to unique geology.

What is the climate in the Ballestas Islands?

It is sunny all year round, the average temperature is 22 degrees centigrade and winds range from 25 km/h to 60 km/h.

What do you need to go to Paracas?

The first impulse when you know that the weather in Paracas is sunny is to wear the typical beach clothes: bathing suits, shorts and sandals, and that’s fine, but you should know that, due to the winds, it is highly recommended that you take a light jacket and pants to protect you from the cold during the night.

Summary
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Author Rating
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Aggregate Rating
5 based on 18 votes
Brand Name
Tc Trips
Product Name
Ballestas Islands Tour
Price
USD 15
Product Availability
Pre-Order Only

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  • Boat
  • English and Spanish
  • Meeting point office
  • Dock of El Chaco
  • 8:00 am or 10:00 am
  • Shared
  • You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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