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From Ica to Huacachina: Ballestas Islands and National Reserve

By Ica Discovery Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,436 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Experience the singular beauty of two of Peru's natural treasures in one day. Float alongside one of the largest sea lion colonies in the world. Explore deserts and rugged cliffs, all next to the ocean.

Activity location

  • Malecon El Chaco
    • Paracas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Safe Trip Ica / Tour Huacachina
    • 11001, Ica, Ica, Peru

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From Ica or Huacachina: Ballestas Island and Paracas National Reserve
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 6:30am
Price details
￥5,436 x 1 Adult￥5,436
Total
Price is ￥5,436
Until Tue, Aug 5
Full day Paracas Private
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Paracas Private: 2 participants are required for this tour.
Duration: 8 hours
Car: Air-conditioning
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00am
Price details
￥23,213 x 1 Adult￥23,213
Total
Price is ￥23,213
Until Tue, Aug 5
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedExcursion to the Paracas National Reserve.
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat ride to Ballestas Island.
  • What's includedWhat's includedLife Jackets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTourist tax S/22.00 soles per person.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Malecon El Chaco
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
First stop at: Malecon El Chaco, Paracas Peru We begin this activity when we arrive at the district of El Chaco, in Paracas. Here, we prepare and order, with time for you to have breakfast and explore the place. During this time we also took advantage of buying our tourist tax tickets S/17.00 soles for the right to the state and S/5.00 soles for the right to the dock to board our boats, total of S/22.00 soles. We will cross a dock until we board our boat, where the instructions will follow and we will put on our life jacket to begin this excursion. These boats have shade, vests and a professional bilingual guide.
Islas Ballestas - Paracas
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Second Stop at: Ballestas Islands, Paracas 11660 Peru We begin this experience towards the open sea of ​​the Pacific, you will see an immense geoglyph, "El Candelabro". We will know its legend, because no matter how many natural phenomena have passed over it, it remains intact. You will see dolphins and whales welcoming you along the way. Then you will arrive at the Ballestas Islands, you will find a variety of marine fauna, such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, crustaceans and varieties of guano birds. The professional guide will tell you about the species in each part that you will visit. Grab your camera and capture these moments. This experience lasts 2 hours. 1 hour journey to the open sea and return to the coast, and 1 hour excursion to the Ballestas Islands.
Malecon El Chaco
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Third stop at: Malecon El Chaco, Paracas Peru Once this experience is over, we return to the port of El Chaco, where we prepare to continue with the excursion. Here you will have a little time to use the toilets and prepare to continue to the next destination. The time to the Paracas National Reserve lasts 30 minutes.
Paracas National Reserve
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Fourth Stop: 4P63+RCX, Via Punta Arquillo Travel along the coast to the highest mountain on the Paracas Peninsula (Itsmos de la Península de Paracas). A scenic walk to the Mirador Istmo and a short walk to the viewpoint overlooking Playa Rojo. This route is located in the Paracas National Reserve and offers beautiful views of the ocean and the Playa Roja landscape. There are also archaeological remains of the Paracas culture within the reserve.
Playa Roja
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Fifth Stop at: Playa Roja, Route to Playa Yumaque, Paracas 11550 Peru We will arrive at Playa Roja, known for the intense red color of the sand on this beach, whose investigations record volcanic material. We will have a space for photos in front of this natural landscape for approximately 20 minutes.
Playa de la Mina
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
Sixth Stop at: La Mina Pisco Beach, Paracas 11550 Peru We arrived at the Paracas National Reserve, precisely at La Mina beach, a tourist beach well known for its geographical formation and its beaches. In this place, you will have approximately 30 minutes so you can enjoy this beach, take photos and enjoy the Paracas sun.
Lagunillas
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Seventh Stop at: Lagunillas, 4M3P+2XM, Paracas 11550, Peru Here, all travelers usually have lunch and enjoy seafood while breathing in the sea breeze of the Paracas National Reserve. You will have a good time to enjoy your lunch. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMalecon El Chaco
    • Paracas, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESafe Trip Ica / Tour Huacachina
    • 11001, Ica, Ica, Peru

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