Islas Ballestas - Paracas Boat Tour at the Galapagos of Peru
Description
Live the magic of the Ballestas Islands Tour with us! Get to know its tourist pier and the marine fauna that surrounds this unique natural attraction. The Ballestas Islands Tour welcomes you! Known as the Galapagos of Peru, or the" Galapagos of Poor". Yet, they are a fantastic wildlife destination: you probably would not expect to see penguins in Peru – yet they are there, sitting along sea lions and cormorants; swimming with dolphins and (depending on the season) even whales.
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Itinerary
Let's start by navigate to the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian Coast, two-hour excursion to the Ballestas Islands • On the route we will have the opportunity to see the “Candelabro”, a gigantic figure of unknown origin, in the style of the Nazca Lines, drawn in the sand, on the side of a hill. • Then we will sail fifteen more minutes and arrive at the Ballestas Islands where we can see rock formations and a great variety of marine species, sea lions, Humboldt penguins, chuitas, guanays, pelicans, oystercatchers, thousands of guano birds, These beautiful islands serve as home to thousands of migratory birds, who share their habitat with colonies of restless sea lions. • Then we will arrive at the maternity hospital of sea lions We return to the dock for the end of this tour.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It sometimes happens that the sea is too rough to visit the Ballestas Islands by boat. If a weather report announcing a storm, we may change for a safer option and visit Islas Blancas instead of Ballestas Island. If it is too dangerous for navigation at sea, a financial reimbursement will be refunded to you.
Reviews(2)
A good informative boat trip around the island. Penguins and Peruvian Boobies were a highlight along with Frigates and other sea birds. A very nice experience and definitely worth the time and money.
An amazing experience to see sea lions, penguins and birds in their natural habitat. The view of the geoglyph Candelabra adds a touch of suspense and mystery to the walk that is already quite curious. Although the sea may be somewhat moving, the walk is well organized and the guides provide interesting information. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, hat and camera. Super chevere Paracas!
Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste varias excursiones con nosotros. Perú es un país lleno de maravillas, y aún quedan muchas más por descubrir. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo para seguir compartiendo experiencias inolvidables!
