Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve | Pickup at Pisco Cruise Port

4.7(87)4 h 30 minFree cancellationBy JD ADVENTURE TRAVEL

About this activity

Imagine stepping off your ship and finding our team waiting just metres away, ready to take care of everything. No taxis to negotiate, no queues, no worrying about the time.

We offer the same level of service you would expect from your ship’s own excursions, at a better price. Our modern, comfortable coaches take you directly from the port to the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve, in groups made up only of our own guests.

Everything is included in the price: transfers, boat tour, entrance fees, water and soft drinks. No hidden costs, no surprises.

As an official, licensed and pioneering local operator, we know your ship’s schedule and plan every minute around it: return guaranteed, always on time.

Relax, enjoy the sea lions, penguins and desert coastline, and let us take care of the rest. Book with confidence and return to your ship with unforgettable memories.

What's included

✓Entrance fees to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve
✓English-speaking tour guide
✓Bottled water and soft drinks
✓DIRECT Pick-up and drop-off at San Martín Port, Pisco
✓Speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, with life jackets and safety equipment
✓Modern coach for all transfers, including the land tour

Not included

✕Personal travel insurance
✕Meals and gratuities
✕Tips (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Wait for us inside the port terminal, a few metres from the ship’s hangar. After leaving the ship, look around for our JD Adventure logo (see the photos). Direct pickup, no need to travel to Paracas. Return to the ship guaranteed.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A note about port access: You may hear an announcement on board that local operators and taxis are not permitted to enter the port, as it is a working container terminal. This is true for independent operators and taxis. We are an official agency, fully licensed and authorised to operate inside the port and collect our guests directly at the terminal. Just like the ship’s own tour operator, we complete all the necessary port procedures in advance, so your pick-up and return are fully arranged and guaranteed. Our team will be waiting for you inside the terminal, a few metres from the ship’s hangar. Simply look for our JD Adventure logo when you step off the ship. If you have any questions before your tour, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
In the photos you will see our company logo and the short distance from the ship to where we will be waiting for you. There is no shuttle: we meet you right at the port, so you will find us easily as soon as you step off the ship.
All communication is handled via WhatsApp. Three to four days before your arrival, we will message you with your guide’s details and your assigned bus and group number. Please provide a valid mobile or WhatsApp number when booking, so we can make your experience as smooth as possible. We do not check emails often, so WhatsApp is the best way to reach us. If you do not have it, we recommend installing it; otherwise, simply send us a mobile number and we will call you.

Cancellation policy

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

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