Highlights
- Shore excursion to Ballestas Islands from San Martin Port
- Learn about the local fauna with a professional guide
- Get to know an intact ecosystem with unique wildlife
- Have an amazing morning exploring this natural reserve
- Admire incredible wildlife such as sea lions
Description
Our team will greet you at San Martín Port, just in time for you to board our exclusive tourist transportation. Prepare your senses for an exciting journey that will take you to El Chaco Dock, where we will meet other passionate travelers like yourself. Together, we will board a speedboat and embark on a fascinating experience that will lead you to discover the Ballestas Islands.
Located just 30 minutes off the coast of Paracas in the province of Pisco, Ica department, these islands are an essential tourist treasure in Peru. Get ready to immerse yourself in a unique ecosystem and marvel at the abundant wildlife that inhabits them.
As we navigate, you will be amazed by the mysterious Candelabro, a geoglyph that defies logic and still puzzles experts. This enigmatic figure, traced over 2500 years ago on the dune of the Paracas National Reserve, resembles the famous Nazca Lines, leaving behind an aura of mystery and intrigue.
The Ballestas Islands and the Paracas Reserve will surprise you with their stunning natural beauty. You will be captivated by the unique geological formations and have the opportunity to admire up close an astonishing variety of wildlife, including boobies, pelicans, sea lions, and the adorable Humboldt penguins.
These islands harbor an incredible number of birds, both resident and migratory, and thanks to that, they possess guano, the world`s richest natural fertilizer. Here, you can observe the guano birds, such as the Peruvian booby, the Peruvian pelican, and the guanay cormorant, whose presence has historically been so valuable that for years, guano was the foundation of the Peruvian economy, providing stability and prosperity to the country.
After exploring this natural paradise, we will return to the dock, where we will accompany you back to San Martín Port, so you can continue with your cruise adventure. Do not miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this amazing experience and discover the marine richness that lies just 260 kilometers from the city of Lima.
Includes
Round trip transportation from/to San Martin Port with only Spanish speaking driver
Guided tour of Ballestas Islands in Spanish and English
Speed boat tour with group service
Excludes
Food and drinks
Entrance fee of Ballestas Islands: 16 soles (payable locally)
Gratuities
Important Information
- At least 2 people are required to take place this activity
The speedboat group service is a maximum of 40 people
Children 3 and younger are complimentary if they go on their parents laps
Transfers from and to San Martin Port are with only driver in Spanish
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
