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From Ica to Huacachina: Ballestas Islands and National Reserve

Location Ica, South Coast, Peru
Location Huacachina, South Coast, Peru
$37.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Experience the singular beauty of two of Peru's natural treasures in one day. Float alongside one of the largest sea lion colonies in the world. Explore deserts and rugged cliffs, all next to the ocean.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

From Ica or Huacachina: Ballestas Island and Paracas National Reserve
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Life Jackets
  • Boat ride to Ballestas Island.
  • Excursion to the Paracas National Reserve.
  • Tourist tax S/22.00 soles per person.
  • Lunch

Meeting point
Next to the Wild Rover Hotel in Huacachina.
Return details
Next to the Wild Rover Hotel in Huacachina.

  • Malecon El Chaco
    First stop at: Malecon El Chaco, Paracas Peru We begin this activity when we arrive at the district of El Chaco, in Paracas. Here, we prepare and order, with time for you to have breakfast and explore the place. During this time we also took advantage of buying our tourist tax tickets S/17.00 soles for the right to the state and S/5.00 soles for the right to the dock to board our boats, total of S/22.00 soles. We will cross a dock until we board our boat, where the instructions will follow and we will put on our life jacket to begin this excursion. These boats have shade, vests and a professional bilingual guide.
  • Islas Ballestas
    Second Stop at: Ballestas Islands, Paracas 11660 Peru We begin this experience towards the open sea of ​​the Pacific, you will see an immense geoglyph, "El Candelabro". We will know its legend, because no matter how many natural phenomena have passed over it, it remains intact. You will see dolphins and whales welcoming you along the way. Then you will arrive at the Ballestas Islands, you will find a variety of marine fauna, such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, crustaceans and varieties of guano birds. The professional guide will tell you about the species in each part that you will visit. Grab your camera and capture these moments. This experience lasts 2 hours. 1 hour journey to the open sea and return to the coast, and 1 hour excursion to the Ballestas Islands.
  • Malecon El Chaco
    Third stop at: Malecon El Chaco, Paracas Peru Once this experience is over, we return to the port of El Chaco, where we prepare to continue with the excursion. Here you will have a little time to use the toilets and prepare to continue to the next destination. The time to the Paracas National Reserve lasts 30 minutes.
  • Paracas National Reserve
    Fourth Stop: 4P63+RCX, Via Punta Arquillo Travel along the coast to the highest mountain on the Paracas Peninsula (Itsmos de la PenĂ­nsula de Paracas). A scenic walk to the Mirador Istmo and a short walk to the viewpoint overlooking Playa Rojo. This route is located in the Paracas National Reserve and offers beautiful views of the ocean and the Playa Roja landscape. There are also archaeological remains of the Paracas culture within the reserve.
  • Playa Roja
    Fifth Stop at: Playa Roja, Route to Playa Yumaque, Paracas 11550 Peru We will arrive at Playa Roja, known for the intense red color of the sand on this beach, whose investigations record volcanic material. We will have a space for photos in front of this natural landscape for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Playa La Mina Pisco
    Sixth Stop at: La Mina Pisco Beach, Paracas 11550 Peru We arrived at the Paracas National Reserve, precisely at La Mina beach, a tourist beach well known for its geographical formation and its beaches. In this place, you will have approximately 30 minutes so you can enjoy this beach, take photos and enjoy the Paracas sun.
  • Seventh Stop at: Lagunillas, 4M3P+2XM, Paracas 11550, Peru Here, all travelers usually have lunch and enjoy seafood while breathing in the sea breeze of the Paracas National Reserve. You will have a good time to enjoy your lunch. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    From Ica to Huacachina: Ballestas Islands and National Reserve

    Location Ica, South Coast, Peru
    Location Huacachina, South Coast, Peru
    $37.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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