Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve from San Martin Port | 5 hours

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Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve from San Martin Port
2 Adults x $100.00
$200.00
Approx Total
$200.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Transportation for both tours in group.
  • Bottle of Water.
  • Pickup and drop-off from San Martin Port
  • English and spanish speaking guide
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Entrance fees. 22 soles per person (8 USD) local payment at reception
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Overview

If your cruise dock at San Martin Port, don't miss this great opportunity and visit the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve in our exclusive small group tour.

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Meeting Point at San Martin Port (we will be waiting with a sign LAS ADVENTURE. FRONT OF THE SHIP) In case you are not coming by cruise ship, let know us the name of your hotel or bus company you coming. ... Read more â–¼

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Meeting points

Terminal Portuario General San Martín
Terminal Portuario Gral. San Martín, Paracas, Peru

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Meeting point at San Martin Port - in front of your ship

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Islas Ballestas (Pass By)

    You will be met by our guide at 9:15am at San Martin Port, then you will be transferred to Paracas town, at this point you will meet the rest of the group and board our speedboat to begin your adventure to the stunning Ballestas Island. On the way you will stop at the Paracas Peninsula to see the enigmatic figure of the Candelabro. A stunning design drawn on the side of a hill in the Peninsula. Nobody knows for sure who did it or why. There are many hypotheses regarding its origin. Some believe it is related to the Nazca Lines but still found no proof or evidence that can define its creation. Afterwards will head off to Ballestas Island where you will enjoy a stunning world filled with birds and sea lions. Here you will visit the three islands at an allowed distance, navigating in some caves (this will be depending on the condition of the sea). On your return to the port, you will board our vehicle to drive towards Paracas Reserve in group. During your tour you will learn more about Paracas Reserve by visiting the interpretation centre, an interesting building that displays photos about all the fauna, flora and many others important facts about the Paracas Peninsula. Afterwards, we will drive throughout a lifeless desert till we reach an area where once stood a great natural rock formation known as the Cathedral. Unfortunately, this old formation did not withstand the 2007 earthquake. At this place you will have amazing views of the desert and the blue ocean and you will see thousands of sea birds, then you will visit Playa Roja and Lagunillas beach for some refreshments. At the end of the tour you will be return to San Martin Port to re-join your ship.

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If your ship has any delay in arriving, we strongly suggest to notify us three to four days in advance so we can arrange a new pick up time. We also suggest you to keep checking your emails in case the pickup time changes.
  • Printed travel voucher or E-travel voucher along with your passport or any ID its required before boarding (verification purpose only).

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4.6

55 reviews

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Great time

Published on Dec, 2024

Very excellent tour. My guide was very knowledgeable, and I learned so much. I will never forget this experience.

Happy with the tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Pick-up was on time at the ship. Olenka was knowledgeable and passionated about history of her country and provided a lot of information. The island and Paracas National Reserve were beautiful. We're very happy with the operation and scenery. Definitely a must do.

Great excursion taken from inside General San Martin Peru port.

Published on Nov, 2024

Olenka did a wonderful job of explaining the Ballestas Island and the Paracas Reserve. She covered the history and the present. I would recommend this trip. We took it from the General San Martin cruise terminal. We were met as we exited the gangplank of the Oosterdam and returned on time to the gangplank, just steps away from the ship, with no worries. Excellent!

Paracas and Ballestas Islands

Published on Nov, 2024

A little rough to start off with as the company took us early to the wrong meet up location. 30 minutes later we joined the group. Boat trip was wonderful and the guide spoke in clear English as she described history, birds and sea life of the area and the islands. Great photos and wonderful day. Bring sunscreen and a hat!

Olenka is the best!!

Published on Aug, 2024

Olenka was an amazing tour guide both on the boat (in group) and in the reserve (private in car, driver Jorge was amazing as well. Very clean and comfortable car). Such a fun & informative experience. Thank you Las Adventure!!!

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