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Paracas: Ballestas Islands and the Chandelier Boat Tour

Location Paracas, South Coast, Peru
$43
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Ballestas Islands beckon with their breathtaking beauty and rich marine ecosystem, inviting you to witness nature’s wonders up close. This unforgettable boat tour from Paracas unveils the stunning landscapes and unique wildlife that thrive in this Pacific paradise.

  • 🏷️ Ballestas Islands Tour Without Transfers: Enjoy a mesmerizing boat ride to the Ballestas Islands, immersing yourself in the vibrant marine life and geological formations.
  • 🛥️ Shared Round-Trip Transfer Option: Opt for convenient shared transfers from your Paracas hotel to El Chaco dock, ensuring a seamless journey to the islands.
  • ☕ Indulge in complimentary coffee and tea as you prepare for your adventure on the open waters.
  • 🌊 Experience a scenic 30-minute boat ride to the islands, where you’ll encounter the mysterious Candelabrum geoglyph, a 590 ft. ancient marvel.
  • 🐧 Marvel at the diverse wildlife, including playful sea lions, charming penguins, and a variety of bird species such as pelicans, all thriving in this natural reserve.
  • 🌞 Capture the stunning geological formations of the islands, shaped by nature and home to the world’s finest natural fertilizer, guano.
  • 🔄 After the tour, relax as you are transported back to your hotel, reflecting on the unforgettable sights you’ve witnessed.
  • 🌍 Suitable for all fitness levels, this tour welcomes everyone to experience the beauty of the Ballestas Islands.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Ballestas Islands without transfers
Transfers not included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • SERNANP FEE
  • Shared round-trip transfer from the hotel to the boarding point. (Optional)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Shared Boat Ride
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
The office is located at Avenida Principal Paracas, between Riviera Inka Hotel and Owae Hotel, half block away from El Chaco dock. There is a big sign that says Islas Ballestas.
Return details
The tour ends at El Chaco dock

  • In the morning, the transport service will pick you up from your Paracas hotel to go to El Chaco dock, the boarding point for the boat ride to Ballestas Islands.
  • After boarding, we will go to Ballestas Islands, located 30 minutes away from the coast of Paracas. On the way you can see the still inexplicable lines drawn in the sand forming a candelabrum. This mysterious geoglyph measures 590 ft., and is circa 2,500 years old.
  • Las Islas Ballestas
    We will continue the tour until reach the islands. It is a natural reserve of beautiful geological formations, impressive fauna where you will find sea lions, penguins and birds such as the pelican, among other species found in the archipelago. Due to the number of birds that lives in the area, and with the migratory ones, these islands have the best natural fertilizer in the world: the guano. Peru used the guano to improve the economy, between 1845 and 1866. At the end of the tour, we will return to the dock, and you will be transferred back to your hotel in Paracas.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You should bring sunscreen, hat and sun glasses, comfortable clothes, windbreaker jacket.
  • If you are prone to motion sickness, please take any necessary precautions. Consult a medical professional before taking any medication.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Paracas: Ballestas Islands and the Chandelier Boat Tour

    Location Paracas, South Coast, Peru
    $43
    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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