Paracas: Ballestas Islands and the Chandelier Boat Tour

5.0(1)2 hoursEnglish, SpanishBook 2 days aheadParacas, Peru

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$43

Join us on a fantastic boat tour to discover the stunning Ballestas Islands and the wonders of Paracas. Our first major highlight will be stopping right in front of the giant El Candelabro geoglyph, an ancient mystery carved into the desert hills by a pre-Inca civilization. Then, we’ll sail out into the Pacific Ocean to explore this vibrant marine sanctuary, where you'll get up close with sea lion colonies, Humboldt penguins, and thousands of seabirds in their natural habitat. A thrilling adventure blending rich history, coastal scenery, and amazing wildlife.

Discover this wonder of the nature with us!

Included

Shared Boat Ride
Coffee and/or Tea
Shared round-trip transfer from the hotel to the boarding point. (Optional)
SERNANP FEE

Not included

Gratuities

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What you'll do

In the morning, the transport service will pick you up from your Paracas hotel t
o go to El Chaco dock, the boarding point for the boat ride to Ballestas Islands.
20 min
After boarding, we will go to Ballestas Islands, located 30 minutes away from the coast of Paracas
On the way you can see the still inexplicable lines drawn in the sand forming a candelabrum. This mysterious geoglyph measures 590 ft., and is circa 2,500 years old.
30 minAdmission included
Las Islas Ballestas
Paracas National Reserve, Paracas, Peru
We will continue the tour until reach the islands. It is a natural reserve of beautiful geological formations, impressive fauna where you will find sea lions, penguins and birds such as the pelican, among other species found in the archipelago. Due to the number of birds that lives in the area, and with the migratory ones, these islands have the best natural fertilizer in the world: the guano. Peru used the guano to improve the economy, between 1845 and 1866. At the end of the tour, we will return to the dock, and you will be transferred back to your hotel in Paracas.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Pick up and drop-off in centrally located hotels in Paracas

Meeting points13

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Hotel Emancipador
Avenida Paracas N0 25, Paracas, Peru
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Hotel Gran Palma Paracas
Av. Principal de Paracas Mz.D Lote 03, Paracas, Peru
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La Hacienda Bahia Paracas
Urb. Santo Domingo Lote 25, Paracas, Peru
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Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort, Paracas
Av. Paracas S/N, Paracas, Peru
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Residencial Maria Bonita
Asoc. Jose de San Martin Mz Manzana O Lote 6, Paracas, Peru
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Aranwa Paracas Resort & Spa
El Chaco La Puntilla, Paracas, Peru
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Brisas De La Bahia Hotel
Av. Principal de Paracas, Paracas, Peru
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Hotel Fiorella
Av Paracas mz a lote 4, Paracas, Peru
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Bamboo Lodge Paracas
Malecon el Chaco Mz A, Paracas, Peru
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El Mirador de Paracas
Carretera Paracas Km 20, Paracas, Peru
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Hotel San Agustin Paracas
Chaco de la Puntilla S/N, Paracas, Peru
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The Legend Paracas Resort, A Destination By Hyatt Hotel
Lote 30-34 Urb. Santo Domingo, Paracas, Peru
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Hotel Owae Paracas
Mz. C. Lote 6- El Chaco, Paracas, Peru
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You should bring sunscreen, hat and sun glasses, comfortable clothes, windbreaker jacket.