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A seal resting on a rocky cliff. 1
A beach with dark sand, waves, and rocky cliffs. 2
A rocky beach with people walking and standing, and waves crashing onto the shore. 3
A group of penguins on rocky terrain. 4
A coastal landscape with a prominent rock formation, a wooden railing, and the ocean. 5
By Desert Oasis Expeditions

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €35 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Sightings of Humboldt penguins and sea lions.
    • Sightings of marine wildlife and a variety of birds.
    • Excursion to the Paracas National Reserve.
    • Panoramic views of the National Reserve.

Activity location

    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru

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Group service: Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve.

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Starting time: 06:45
Price details
€34.71 x 2 Adults€69.42
Total
Price is €69.42

Private service: Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve.

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

This is a private service, it is the same itinerary, however the experience is more personalised and comfortable, (only the boat experience will be group.) We start this experience with a minimum of 02 travellers.

Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€70.31 x 2 Adults€140.62
Total
Price is €140.62

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pick-up from Ica or Huacachina.
  • Inclusions
    Bilingual guide.
  • Inclusions
    Lifejacket.
  • Inclusions
    Shade on the boat.
  • Inclusions
    Speedboat ride to the Ballestas Islands.
  • Inclusions
    Excursion to Paracas National Reserve.
  • Inclusions
    Swimming at the beach.
  • Inclusions
    Space for lunch.
  • Exclusions
    Lunch.
  • Exclusions
    Tourist tax: S/22.00 per person.

Know before you book

    • 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

  • We'll start from Ica and head to El Chaco, Paracas.
    You'll board a motorboat. Put on your life jackets. Once on the boat, you'll see the Candelabro, an intriguing geoglyph whose history we'll learn about here. Interestingly, it is contemporary with the Nazca Lines. You'll see marine wildlife, such as Humboldt penguins, sea lions, dolphins, guano birds, and many other species that inhabit this area. This tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.

    We'll return to the pier and then head to the Paracas National Reserve, where you'll see the main beaches and cliffs, as well as the interesting terrain in the bay. You'll discover various beaches, including the famous La Mina Beach, Red Beach, and Lagunilla Beach.

    The ecosystem here is unique. You'll have places to take photos, swim for a while, and relax (bring a swimming costume), as well as a spot where you can have lunch.
    We'll head to the restaurant area at Lagunilla Beach and go to one recommended for the whole group.
    (Each traveller pays for their own food and drinks).

    For the group option, pick-ups will be from 6:45 AM.
    Depending on your location, we'll pick up travellers along the route.
    In the private option, we'll travel in a smaller vehicle just for the group, which will give us more flexibility throughout the itinerary. The boat ride here lasts 2 hours. You'll have free time to swim at La Mina Beach, famous for its geography, and to visit other spots on the peninsula. Pick up starts at 8:30 AM.
    Your guide will be with you at all times.
    Get your cameras ready to capture some great moments and enjoy this excursion.

    (The pick-up time will change to 5:30 am on dates and holidays such as Easter in April, National Holidays at the end of July, and New Year's Eve. On these dates, there is usually a lot of demand from local travellers, and the time will only be changed in order to complete our itinerary and enjoy the excursion.)

Location

Activity location

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    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Ica
    • Ica, Ica, Peru