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Ballestas, Paracas and dune buggy tour
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Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $20 / person
- Location
- Paracas, Peru
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 22 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 46
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Agencia de viajes Meet Peru
- Meeting point
- Our representative will be waiting for you next to the Karamba restobar, wearing a white t-shirt with the company's logo.
Description
With this tour you can live one of the unique experiences in your life because hiking in Ballestas Islands allows you to observe a huge variety of animals that are currently endangered as the Humboldt penguins, sea lions and occasionally dolphins, starfish, among others. Also, we will visit "El Candelabro" an enigmatic figure of great dimension drawn in the sand with an origin similar to the lines found in Nazca.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 16–64)
- $20
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $20
- Youth (ages 13–15)
- $20
- Child (ages 5–12)
- $20
- Infant (ages 1–4)
- $20
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Chandelier
After sailing for 10 minutes, prior to Ballestas Islands we stop to appreciate this enigmatic figure, located in a northern point of the Paracas Peninsula. Here you will be able to photograph and film the Candelabro, where the guide will explain in detail about its great dimension and its mysterious origin.
Las Islas Ballestas
After 15 minutes of sailing in the ocean we arrive at Ballestas Islands, which represents an important sanctuary for marine fauna. Here we find Humboldt penguins and sea lions who capture everyone's attention. The return is about 40 minutes of navigation, this becomes relaxing because you can enjoy the sea breeze that works as a natural anti stress.
What's included
Included
Lifejackets
Official tour guide (English - Spanish)
Not included
Appetitive
Entrance Tax to Ballestas Islands and El Candelabro for Adult: 16 Soles (USD 4.20 aprox.)
Entrance tax to Ballestas Islands and El Candelabro for children: 8 soles (USD 2.10 approx.)
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up will take place at the hotels mentioned above.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
22 reviews
How it compares in Paracas
- No. 20 by number of reviews among 129 tours in Paracas
- Starting price $20 is 56% below the typical $45 for tours of similar length in Paracas
Excurgo comparison of 129 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received when the reservation is made
- Infants should be seated on an adult's lap.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas take?
Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas cost?
Prices start at $20 per person for this Paracas experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 PM.
How much does Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas cost for children?
Children aged 5–12 pay from $20, adults from $20.
Can I cancel Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up will take place at the hotels mentioned above. Pickup points include Hotel Emancipador.
What languages is Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 46 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants should be seated on an adult's lap.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Ballestas Islands excursion from Paracas worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Agencia de viajes Meet Peru.
Reviews(22)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
H
Definitely Recommend
Great tour, link up was easy and it was definitely worth it. Boats were comfortable and the views on the islands were amazing!
K
Good organization
Everything very organized and the guide very friendly.
D
An experience to return to the islands
It was a beautiful tour of the islands, starting with the guides who treated us kindly and provided a preliminary explanation as well as recommendations for the tour. It was a wonderful guided experience for both me and the other participants because it was bilingual. The tour features beautiful landscapes and a grand history worth learning about. We were able to see the local wildlife and approached at a safe distance to better appreciate the experience of these. It is recommended to go at the earliest hours to enjoy the tour calmly.
3
Tour to the Crossbow Islands
It was very nice the walk, I had a great time with my partners, I plan to go back to my whole family. Very helpful staff, were very attentive and the tour was interesting and informative. Loved it. 😁😁😁
M
Very nice experience
Everything was very cute, I had a great time, the views were very cute with beautiful animals and excellent service and attention 😉
2
Very good tour to the islands
The tour was very good, the service 10 out of 10, the staff is very friendly and the service is very good. I plan to go back to my whole family 😁 Recommended
Y
Couple trip
Super amazing and very good service!!!!!! Good tour of the islands crossbows and buggy, beautiful beaches 10/10
J
Good recommendations and tours to know Paracas
Guillermo, the owner of the agency, helped us a lot with this and other tours. The experience was very nice and always kept an eye on us. A very attentive person and concerned about giving us a very good service. We really enjoyed being able to meet Paracas with this agency
1 people found this helpful
M
Meet Peru - Paracas.
Surely I can recommend to MEET PERU, with the support of Guillermo I was able to visit the Ballesta Islands, it was very fast and effective.
1 people found this helpful
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