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By SOUTH AMERICANS SECRETS E.I.R.L

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €16 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore the Ballestas Islands, one of Peru's best places to see marine wildlife.
    • See the mysterious Candelabra geoglyph from the water.
    • Look for Humboldt penguins, sea lions and seabirds in their natural environment.
    • Travel by motorised boat with an English/Spanish bilingual guide.

Activity location

    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 5Q93+R5J, Av. Los Libertadores, Paracas 11550, Perú | Meet the South Americans Secrets team at Marina Turística, the main tourist pier in Paracas, next to San Agustín Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
    • Paracas, Ica, Peru

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Ballestas Island & Candelabra Boat Tour – Taxes Included

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Enjoy a scenic boat tour to the Ballestas Islands and Candelabra. Meet us at Marina Turística Paracas. Taxes included. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for boarding.

Price details
€15.54 x 1 Adult€15.54
Total
Price is €15.54

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return boat tour to the Ballestas Islands
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the Candelabra of Paracas
  • Inclusions
    English/Spanish bilingual guide
  • Inclusions
    Motorised boat
  • Inclusions
    Life jacket and required safety equipment
  • Inclusions
    Reserve and dock entrance fees pre-paid (over $5 US)
  • Inclusions
    Luggage storage at the office
  • Inclusions
    Backup boat available for operational needs
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off only if the Hotel Pickup option is selected
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Hotel transport when the Meeting Point option is selected.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Pregnant women
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Experience the Ballestas Islands with South Americans Secrets, a local tourism operator in Paracas.

    Your adventure begins at Marina Turística, the departure point for your boat trip to the Ballestas Islands.

    Before reaching the islands, we make a scenic stop to admire the famous Candelabra of Paracas, an impressive prehistoric geoglyph carved into the desert peninsula and best viewed from the sea.

    Continue by boat towards the Ballestas Islands, where you can observe an extraordinary variety of marine wildlife. Depending on the season and natural conditions, you may see Humboldt penguins, South American sea lions, cormorants, pelicans and other marine birds.

    Your bilingual English/Spanish guide will provide information throughout the experience and help you discover the wildlife, landscapes and history of the Paracas coast.

    The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, including the boat ride to and around the Ballestas Islands and the return journey.

    For your convenience, you can choose between:

    Meeting Point Option: Make your own way to Marina Turística and meet the South Americans Secrets team before departure.

    Hotel Pickup Option: Add pickup from selected hotels and designated locations in Paracas. If your accommodation is not included in the pickup list, choose the Meeting Point option.

    South Americans Secrets prioritises a safe and well-organized experience. Life jackets are provided, and a backup boat is available when required for operational purposes.

    After the tour, you return to Marina Turística. If you selected the hotel transfer option, return transport will be provided according to the selected pickup/drop-off service.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 5Q93+R5J, Av. Los Libertadores, Paracas 11550, Perú | Meet the South Americans Secrets team at Marina Turística, the main tourist pier in Paracas, next to San Agustín Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
    • Paracas, Ica, Peru