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From Ica to Huacachina: Ballestas Islands and National Reserve
Product code 470355P4
From
From USD 30
Dates
Feb 6, 2025 to Mar 19, 2025
Start times
6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 7:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 1-5, Child ages 6-11, Youth ages 12-17, Adult ages 18-49, Senior ages 50-99
Options
Full day Paracas Private, From Ica or Huacachina: Ballestas Island and Paracas National Reserve
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Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
America/Lima
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From
From USD 30
From Ica to Huacachina: Ballestas Islands and National Reserve





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Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
America/Lima
Why Travelers Love This
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.
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.
What's Included
Included
Life Jackets
Excursion to the Paracas National Reserve.
Boat ride to Ballestas Island.
Not included
Lunch
Tourist tax S/22.00 soles per person.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Next to the Wild Rover Hotel in Huacachina.
End point
Next to the Wild Rover Hotel in Huacachina.
Itinerary
Stop 1
20 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 4
Fourth Stop: 4P63+RCX, Via Punta Arquillo Travel along the coast to the highest mountain on the Paracas Peninsula (Itsmos de la Península 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.
Stop 5
20 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 5
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.
Stop 6
40 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 6
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.
Stop 7
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 7
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
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.0
3 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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