Ballestas Islands Traditional Tour

+50 reviews

One of the most visited tourist attractions in southern Peru is undoubtedly the Ballestas Islands, located 12 miles off shore from local dock El Chaco.

On this boat ride through El chaco you can embark and to see the enigmatic geoglyph “Candelabra” engraved into paracas peninsula, sculpted rock formations, views of thousand birds and colonies of sea lions on sea shores.

Ballestas islands is a rich archipelago riddled with arches, tunnels and other wind and sea sculptures were formed through millions years ago. On this boat trip you will circle around the islands for around two-hours to visit the diverse marine life (disembarking is not allowed to protect the wildlife), and also you will get the best spot for seeing the Candelabro, a prehistoric candelabra-shaped geoglyph etched onto a sloping hill above the cliffside.

 

Itinerary

  • 07:40 am: Pick up from selected hotel in Paracas
  • 08:00 am: Pre-boarding assistance at El Chaco dock.
  • 08:20 am: Start of ballestas islands tour.
  • 10:20 am: Return and drop off at selected hotel at Paracas.

 

Includes:

  • Private transport (pick up & drop off)
  • Equipped speed boat
  • Visit of Candelabra geoglyph
  • Visit of Ballestas Islands and surroundings
  • Visit of Christ profile
  • Visit of principal arch
  • Tickets and fees
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Permanent support.

Important Information:

  • Be careful when boarding – floating dock
  • It is necessary to wear sunscreen, a jacket or windbreaker, and hats during the tour
  • The boat ride lasts approximately 2 hours
  • Children up to 3 years old can participate in the tour
  • The tour is not recommended for people with back problems

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Tile O We Travel
Outstanding experience. Had a ton of fun on the dune drive. Guide was very kind and attentive.
OscarWe Travel
We had a fantastic experience flying over the Nasca Lines! Everything was well-organized, and the flight went smoothly from start to finish.
IsabellWe Travel
We had a great time on this tour! Our dune buggy drivers adjusted to our needs-my kids wanted to go fast and I wanted to go slow and they accommodated. They were super skilled and kind. Everything was taken care of for us. They made it easy and fun!
MarziaTripAdvisor
Eder era el mejor proveedor de servicios en nuestras vacaciones en Perú! Tengo que decir que cambié de opinión muchas veces sobre las actividades que queríamos reservar y él siempre estaba allí pacientemente haciendo todo lo posible para hacernos felices.
Ana FTripAdvisor
Eder y Ramón thanks a millón! Tour to paracas reserve in buggies was brillant anda Ramón the Best guide! Muchas gracias, muy profesionales y amables.
Ludovic DWe Travel
Fantastic experience! My wife and I went buggying in the Paracas National Reserve and it was a one of kind experience. Thanks to our guide Richard, we were able to discover this beautiful landscape. As a plus, Richard took great pictures of us! Definitely recommend using Watukuy Tours.