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Ballestas Islands Tour from Huacachina or Ica – Return

By Donde Viajar
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$85 and current price is NZ$69 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable trip to the Ballestas Islands, known as the “Galapagos of Peru”, where impressive wildlife and rich biodiversity await. This guided tour begins with a scenic boat trip from Paracas, where you can admire the mysterious geoglyph of the Candelabra, and continues around the islands, where you will see playful sea lions, unique Humboldt penguins and a variety of seabirds. Marvel at the extraordinary rock formations and learn about the fundamental role of guano in Peru’s economic history. With opportunities to capture spectacular photos, this excursion promises you an unforgettable connection to nature.

Explore the Ballestas Islands, famous for its diverse marine life

  • Behold the enigmatic Candelabra from the sea
  • Enjoy a guided tour with information on local fauna and geology
  • Includes pick-up from Huacachina or Ica

Activity location

  • Huacachina Oasis
    • 11000, Huacachina, Ica, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plaza de armas
    • 11001, Ica, Ica, Peru

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Ballestas Islands Tour from Huacachina or Ica – Return
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$76.14
NZ$60.91 x 1 AdultNZ$60.91
Paid at activityNZ$7.72
Total
The previous price was NZ$83.86 and current price is NZ$68.63
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup of Huacachina or centre of Ica .
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Life jacket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Group service
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Guide - Spanish
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour islands crossbows
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfer of Paracas Huacachina or centre of Ica.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tourist income crossbow islands.

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children from 1 year old can travel.

Activity itinerary

Huacachina Oasis

  • 1h
6: 30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Pick up from hostel in Huacachina or Ica.

Islas Ballestas

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, the most important marine sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. Along the way, you will make a stop in front of the Paracas Candle Holder, impressive large geoglyph visible from the sea, whose origin and meaning still generate various theories. Continuing the tour of the islands, you can see colonies of sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, glovebirds and other species typical of the marine ecosystem, as well as rock formations, caves and natural arches that make this place a unique destination.

Paracas

  • 1h
11 : 55 a.m. or 15 : 00 p.m. Transfer of Paracas - Huacachina or Ica

Location

Activity location

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    Huacachina Oasis
    • 11000, Huacachina, Ica, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Plaza de armas
    • 11001, Ica, Ica, Peru

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