Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve Day Trip
Description
Experience the stunning Ballestas Islands and discover the captivating Paracas National Reserve on this full-day expedition starting from Ica.
Day Trip to Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve
Your adventure begins between 6:00 and 7:00 am when we collect you from your Ica hotel and head towards the El Chaco pier in Paracas.
Upon reaching this embarkation spot, we'll set sail on a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands. During our journey across the waters of the Pacific, keep an eye out for notable landmarks, including the renowned Candelabra, an intriguing geoglyph soaring almost 560 feet (170 meters).
This approximately two-hour voyage provides opportunities to observe a rich array of wildlife, featuring species such as Inca terns, boobies, seagulls, pelicans, red-legged cormorants, and turkey vultures. You'll also encounter Humboldt penguins and playful sea lions!
After our return to the El Chaco pier, you will have some free time for breakfast or a leisurely walk. We will then proceed to the Paracas National Reserve, where we will explore the magnificent viewpoints of La Catedral, Punta Santa María, and Playa Roja. We’ll pause at Lagunilla Beach for your lunch on your own, as well as visit La Mina Beach.
Our journey concludes around 4:30 pm when we arrive back in Ica.
Available Options
You can enhance your experience by selecting one of the following options:
Explore Paracas National Reserve by Minibuggy
If you prefer this choice, we will traverse the Paracas National Reserve in minibuggies, allowing you to drive through this exceptional landscape for two hours. Each minibuggy accommodates up to two individuals.
After the tour, you’ll have free time for lunch at El Chaco pier, after which we will pick you up to journey back to Ica at 4:30 pm.
Explore Paracas National Reserve by Quad
What's included
- Pickup at your hotel in Ica & transfer back to Plaza de Armas
- Transport by minibus or bus
- English–speaking guide
- Boat ride around the Ballestas Islands with life vest
- Minibuggy for 2 people or a quad for 1 person (depending on selection)
What's not included
- Food and beverages
- Tickets: 22PEN adults, 11PEN children 5
- 17 years old and free for children under 5 years old
Cancellation policy
Rimborso del 50.0% se cancelli almeno 24 ore prima (local time)
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
Between 6 and 7 am, we'll pick you up at the hotel in Ica that you indicated in your reservation. Please be ready a few minutes beforehand.
This tour only includes pickup from hotels in the center of Ica. If you are staying in a hotel far from the city (Hotel Hacienda San Juan, Viñas Queirolo, Hotel La Caravedo, Hotel Bodega El Huarango, among others), we'll pick you up at the main square of Plaza de Armas in Ica.
Changes in the itinerary
The activity is subject to weather conditions. The provider can notify you even the same day of the activity. In the event the Ballestas Islands part of the tour cannot be done on the same day, the provider will offer you a visit to the White Islands in exchange. If you do not accept this change, no refund of any kind, full or partial, will be offered.
Important: Minibuggy
Each minibuggy can accommodate 2 people. For bookings with an odd number of passengers (3, 5, 7, etc.), an additional supplement of 22.50USD will be applied, which must be paid on the day of the activity for individual use of the vehicle.
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