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From Ica Islas Ballestas and Paracas National Reserve
From Ica Islas Ballestas and Paracas National Reserve
From Ica Islas Ballestas and Paracas National Reserve
From Ica Islas Ballestas and Paracas National Reserve
From Ica Islas Ballestas and Paracas National Reserve

From Ica: Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve

By Desert Oasis Expeditions
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €38 and current price is €36 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Embark on an excursion to the Ballestas Islands in an open ocean boat and then enjoy the reddish desert landscape in the Paracas National Reserve. It is an adventure on the Pacific coast and sea. Prepare your cameras to capture and enjoy every moment.

Activity location

  • Malecon El Chaco
    • Paracas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Wild Rover Huacachina
    • 11000, Huacachina, Ica, Peru

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Group service.
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 06:30
Price details
€37.42
€35.55 x 1 Adult€35.55

Total
The previous price was €37.42 and current price is €35.55
5% off
Private service.
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Private service.: Here we will do the same itinerary in the Ballestas Islands, then the rest will be customised with more times to enjoy.
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€75.80
€72.01 x 2 Adults€144.02

Total
The previous price was €151.60 and current price is €144.02
5% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLife jacket
  • What's includedWhat's includedExcursion Paracas National Reserve
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat trip to the Ballestas Islands
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTourist tax S/22.00 soles per person.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Malecon El Chaco
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
We started this activity when we arrived in the district of El Chaco, in Paracas. Here, we prepare and order, with a time for you to have breakfast and explore the place. In this time we also take advantage of buying our tickets tourist tax S/17.00 soles right to the state and S/5.00 soles right to the dock to board our boats, total S/22.00 soles. We will cross a pier that will be until boarding our boat, where they will follow the instructions and put on our life jacket to begin this excursion. These boats have shade, vests and bilingual professional guide.
Islas Ballestas
  • 2h
We begin this experience towards the Pacific open ocean, you will see an immense geoglyph, "The Candlestick". We will know its legend, because however natural phenomena have passed over, it remains intact. You will see dolphins and whales welcoming you along the way. Then you’ll reach the Ballestas Islands, find a variety of marine fauna, such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, crustaceans and varieties of glovebirds. The professional guide will count the species each part they will visit. Grab your camera and capture these moments. This experience lasts 2 hours, 1 hour journey to the open sea and back to shore, and 1 hour excursion in the Ballestas Islands.
Malecon El Chaco
  • 30m
Once this experience was over, we returned to the port of El Chaco, where we prepared to continue with the excursion. Here you will have a short time to use the hygienic services and prepare us to continue to the next destination. The time to the Paracas National Reserve lasts 30 minutes.
Playa de la Mina
  • 30m
We arrive to the Paracas National Reserve, precisely to La Mina beach, a tourist beach and well known for its geographical formation and its beaches. At this place, you will have a time of approximately 30 minutes so that you can enjoy this beach, take photos and enjoy the sun of Paracas.
Lagunillas
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Here, all travellers usually have lunch and enjoy seafood by breathing the sea breeze of the Paracas National Reserve. You will have a good time to enjoy your lunch.
Playa Roja
  • 20m
We will arrive at Playa Roja, known for the deep red colour of the sand of this beach, whose investigations record volcanic material. We will have a photo space in front of this natural landscape for approximately 20 minutes.
La Catedral
  • 20m
We will meet a formation amid the cliffs of the National Reserve, called The Cathedral. With a tragic storey in which an earthquake destroyed this place in 2007. However, much of it is preserved and still spectacular with an incredible view towards the sea and the evening breeze.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMalecon El Chaco
    • Paracas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWild Rover Huacachina
    • 11000, Huacachina, Ica, Peru
  • PEOPLEPEOPLECruz del Sur
    • 112-168 Sebastian Barranca
    • 11002, Ica, Ica, Peru

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