Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve Day Trip
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Experience Highlights
See a wide variety of seabirds and marine mammals during this excursion to the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve. Departing from the port of San Martin and in small groups of about 15 people you will board a motorboat and travel to the area. You will see everything from beautiful desert landscapes to white sandy beaches and much more.
This excursion will last approximately 5 hours .
- Discover the incredible marine wildlife of the Ballestas Islands with this half-day excursion to the Paracas National Reserve .
- Climb aboard a motorboat in small groups of about 15 people.
- Learn about the history and biodiversity of the area from an expert guide.
What’s included
- Excursion to the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve.
- Pick up and transfer back from the port of San Martin to the Ballestas Islands.
- Expert guide.
- Entrance fee to the Paracas National Reserve to be paid at reception.
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Step by Step
Embark on an exciting excursion to the Ballestas Islands and sail through the waters of the Pacific Ocean to reach the islands and the Paracas National Reserve . Your day will start from the port of San Martin and in small groups of about 15 people.
On board of a motorboat and together with an expert guide you will sail along the Pacific Ocean. Along the way you will enjoy breathtaking views of the coastline and see seabirds such as boobies, pelicans and seagulls . On the way you will stop at the Paracas Peninsula to see the enigmatic figure of the Candelabro.
Arriving at the Ballestas Islands, you will enjoy a breathtaking landscape inhabited by birds and sea lions . You will see colonies of sea lions resting on rocks, as well as Humboldt penguins, cormorants and also guanayes . After exploring the islands, your excursion will continue to the Paracas National Reserve. Here you will see desert landscap es and beautiful white sandy beaches. You will also be able to observe migratory birds that visit the reserve, such as flamingos and herons.
Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by an expert guide who will provide you with interesting information about the history and biodiversity of the area . You will learn about the importance of the conservation of these protected areas and also about the efforts being made to preserve their flora and fauna.
In addition to all this, you will also be provided with a bottle of water for hydration. At the end of the excursion, you will enjoy the trip back to port .
