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Ballestas Islands + Paracas National Reserve

★★★★★ 4.9/5 (TripAdvisor)
Duration ⏱ Full day
Difficulty 🏔 easy
Maximum Altitude ⛰ 10 m.s.n.m.
Schedule 📅 06:40 a.m. a 03:30 p.m.

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Formaciones rocosas de las Islas Ballestas con fauna marina de lobos y aves
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Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1
06:40 to 6:50 a.m. Pick-up from your accommodation (as long as it is near the historic centre of Ica), then we transfer to Paracas Bay. Arrival at the pier.
08:00 a.m. approx. We take a motorboat (speedboat) heading towards the Paracas Reserve.
During our journey we stop to admire the enigmatic figure of the Candelabra, an impressive design traced on the slope of a hill in Paracas Bay.
We then continue towards the Ballestas Islands. Once we reach the islands, visitors can enjoy an impressive marine setting full of birds and sea lions. Here we cruise in our boat around the islands, passing caves and rock formations, and spot many other aquatic species. Because of its semi-tropical location it is a little warm, so we recommend bringing sunscreen and a cap to protect yourself from the sun. Once we have visited all the islands with our boat, we return to the pier.
11:00 a.m. We enter the Paracas National Reserve by vehicle and visit the viewpoint to admire the birds that live in the reserve. We then
pass through the Paracas interpretation room, where we are given a brief explanation of the flora and fauna found in the reserve. Here lie the skeletons of some animals, such as whales, sea lions, penguins, among others; then we learn about the ancient people of Paracas, who inhabited the area more than 2,000 years ago, and visitors can see a wide variety of human remains.
Later we continue our visit crossing the desert, following an unpaved route until we reach the beautiful beach of Lagunillas, where we can enjoy a good lunch and drinks by the sea (at each passenger's own expense).
03:30 p.m. Return to the city of Ica, and the end of all our services.
WE RECOMMEND BRINGING:
Hats or caps.
Sunscreen.
Water and snacks.
Cash for additional expenses.

✓ What's Included

  • Tourist transport.
  • Motorboat with life jacket.
  • Professional guide in Spanish and English.

✗ Not Included

  • Meals.
  • Paracas entrance fees S/. 22.00 per person.
  • Additional transfers.

💡 Important Information

  • ▸ Before purchasing our offer, write to us at: reservas@tierramilenaria.com to check availability.
  • ▸ Promotion valid for Peruvians and foreign visitors.
  • ▸ Guaranteed daily departures from Monday to Sunday.
  • ▸ All passengers are required to show a valid identity document (DNI), Foreigner ID Card, or Passport.
  • ▸ And that's it!

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Ballestas Islands + Paracas National Reserve tour include? +
Includes: Tourist transport, Motorboat with life jacket, Professional guide in Spanish and English.
What is NOT included in the Ballestas Islands + Paracas National Reserve tour? +
Not included: Meals, Paracas entrance fees S/. 22.00 per person, Additional transfers.
How do I book the Ballestas Islands + Paracas National Reserve tour? +
You can book via WhatsApp at +51 992 745 281, fill in the quote form on this page or email us at reservas@tierramilenaria.com. We confirm availability within minutes.
Are there group discounts for the Ballestas Islands + Paracas National Reserve tour? +
Yes. We offer special rates for groups of 6 or more travellers. Contact our team for a personalised quote.

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Rescheduling and Refund Policy

Las  postergaciones  se  pueden  realizar  sin  ningún  costo  adicional  vía  email a: reservas@tierramilenaria.com , detallando el motivo, con un mínimo de 24 horas antes de la salida del recorrido turístico que se quiera postergar. No se aceptará postergaciones de ningún tipo fuera del plazo señalado.
No habrá devolución ni postergación cuando el usuario de los servicios turísticos incumpla por no presentarse (NO SHOW) o no utilizar los servicios adquiridos en las fechas pactadas.
Para devoluciones en caso de fuerza mayor, caso fortuito o incapacidad médica del titular de la reserva o un familiar en primer grado de consanguinidad, deberá presentarse toda la documentación que acredite cualquiera de estos casos con un mínimo 24 horas antes de la  fecha  del  viaje,  esta información  deberá  ser  remitida  vía email: reservas@tierramilenaria.com

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