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Pisco, Peru
Get your discount tickets for the From Ica to Huacachina: Ballestas Islands and National Reserve, save up to 9% !
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.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Next to the Wild Rover Hotel in Huacachina.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Malecon El Chaco
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.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Las Islas Ballestas
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.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Malecon El Chaco
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.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Paracas National Reserve
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.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Playa Roja
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.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Playa La Mina Pisco
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.
Duration: 40 mins
7. Lagunillas
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
Duration: 120 mins
Inclusion
Life Jackets
Excursion to the Paracas National Reserve.
Boat ride to Ballestas Island.
Exclusion
Lunch
Tourist tax S/22.00 soles per person.
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
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
Supplied by Ica Discovery Tours
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