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BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas and Candelabra Reserve – Ica and Paracas

4.2(19)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 19 reviews10 hFree cancellationBy iPeruano
BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas and Candelabra Reserve – Ica and Paracas

About this activity

BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas National Reserve + Candelabra

Start of the tour:

Pick up from your hotel or meeting point in Ica or Paracas to start the tour.

First visit: Ballestas Islands

Arrive at the El Chaco Pier and embark by boat to the Ballestas Islands. During the tour you will be able to observe the Candelabra (geoglyph visible from the sea), natural rock formations, colonies of sea lions, Humboldt penguins and glovebirds (boobies, tendrils, among others).

Second visit: Paracas National Reserve

Land tour of the Paracas National Reserve. We will visit Playa Roja, Playa Lagunillas and Playa La Mina, where you can enjoy the surroundings and, if the conditions allow, bathe.

End of the tour:

The tour ends at the Plaza de Armas in Ica. There is also the option to finish at the El Chaco Pier in Paracas.

What's included

  • ✓Visit to the Paracas National Reserve
  • ✓Tourist transport (return)
  • ✓Tour guide throughout the tour
  • ✓Pick up from central hotels in Ica or Paracas
  • ✓Life jacket during sailing
  • ✓Motorboat Tour to the Ballestas Islands

Not included

  • ✕Breakfast and lunch
  • ✕Tourist taxes, Ica

Meeting and pickup

  • Meeting point: Chaco beach (8: 30 AM) Please show up 15 minutes before departure time. The guide will communicate in advance to coordinate.
  • Meeting point: Plaza de Armas de Ica (6: 30 AM) Please show up 15 minutes before departure time. The guide will communicate in advance to coordinate.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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