Excursion: Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve

By TRIP TOUR

Free cancellation available

Features

- Enjoy the breathtaking views on this tour.
- Discover the marine fauna of the Ballesta Island.
- See the emblematic sites.

Dates

Travellers

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Pick up at your hotel in Ica and transfer to the main square.
Transport by minibus or bus.
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking guide.
Boat ride on the Ballestas Islands with life jacket.
Food and drinks.
Tickets: 22 S/ adults, 11 S/ children from 5 to 17 years old and free for children under 5 years old.

This tour begins with the pick up from your hotel (near the main square) in Ica between 6:00 and 7:00 am, we will go to the pier of El Chaco, in Paracas. We will arrive at this embarkation point, where we will start our trip to the Ballestas Islands by motorboat. On our way we will pass by some emblematic places, such as the Candelabro, a mysterious element of 170 metres high.

During the trip, which lasts about two hours, we will observe various local animals such as tendrils, boobies, seagulls and pelicans. We will also see Humboldt penguins and sea lions.

We will then return to the El Chaco dock, where we will have free time for breakfast or a walk around the area. Then we will go to the Paracas National Reserve, where we will see the cathedral and the viewpoints of Punta Santa Maria and Playa Roja. Finally we will stop at Lagunilla Beach and La Mina Beach to have lunch. We will arrive in Ica at 16:30 approximately.