Paracas Ballestas Islands Boat Tour
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Experience Highlights
Discover the incredible marine life of the Ballestas Islands in Paracas with this boat trip. Enjoy a trip along the coast of Peru and see sea lions, penguins and exotic birds along the way. A local guide will accompany you throughout the trip and give you relevant information about the local wildlife .
This tour lasts approximately 2 hours .
- See the beautiful coastal scenery of Paracas with this excursion along the shores of the Ballesta Islands .
- Enjoy the pick-up and drop-off service at your hotel or go directly to the meeting point.
- Watch sea lions up close and listen to interesting commentary about these animals.
What’s included
- Boat trip to the Ballestas Islands in Paracas.
- Expert guide.
- Safety equipment.
- Entrance to the Ballestas Islands.
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Step by Step
If you are a nature lover this boat trip around the Ballestas Islands is perfect for you. Departing from your hotel in Paracas or from a central meeting point, you will enjoy a short ride to the El Chaco dock.
Once in port, you will board a comfortable boat and sail for a few minutes until you reach the islands. As you sail out into the Pacific Ocean, you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the coastline and feel the sea breeze on your face.
As you approach the islands, you'll get a close-up view of sea lions resting peacefully on the rocks and playing in the water. You'll also have the chance to see Humboldt penguins, a species endemic to the region. These lovable animals will captivate you with their clumsiness and charm.
In addition to the sea lions and penguins, you will also see a variety of exotic birds . From pelicans and cormorants to seagulls, boobies and vultures , you will also see crustaceans, echinoderms, molluscs, seaweeds and many other species in their natural habitat.
Throughout the tour, an expert guide will provide you with interesting information about the history and ecology of the Ballestas Islands .
At the end of the tour, which lasts approximately 2 hours, you will enjoy the return trip to your hotel or to a meeting point.
