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Nature Tour: Paracas Peninsula & Ballestas
4.5
39 Ratings
Paracas
Embark on a thrilling Ballestas Islands tour from Pisco and witness an array of wildlife species in their natural habitat. Explore the Paracas Peninsula and marvel at the beauty of nature.
Embark on a thrilling Ballestas Islands tour from Pisco and witness an array of wildlife species in their natural habitat. Explore the Paracas Peninsula and marvel at the beauty of nature.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Islas Ballestas - Begin your adventure at San Martín Port, where you will be conveniently picked up just a few meters from your ship’s gangway and comfortably transferred to the Paracas tourist pier. From there, embark on an exciting boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, with a picturesque stop at the enigmatic Candelabra geoglyph, carved into the…
- Islas Ballestas - Begin your adventure at San Martín Port, where you will be conveniently picked up just a few meters from your ship’s gangway and comfortably transferred to the Paracas tourist pier. From there, embark on an exciting boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, with a picturesque stop at the enigmatic Candelabra geoglyph, carved into the coastal hillside. The Ballestas Islands are part of a protected natural reserve, home to an amazing array of marine wildlife, including sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and numerous seabird species. As this is a natural ecosystem, wildlife sightings may vary and are beyond our control. An entrance fee to the reserve is required and payable locally before departure. At the end of the tour, you can choose to explore Paracas town at your own pace or return with us on our private shuttle. Guests wishing to stay longer can easily return to the port via the cruise shuttle, which runs every 30 minutes. Book with confidence, as your comfort, safety, and timely return are our top priorities.
What's Included
- Exciting speedboat journey to Ballestas Islands
- Safety ensured with provided life jackets
- Guided tour with bilingual English/Spanish guide
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from hotel/house or bus station in Pisco
- Inclusive of all activities in the itinerary
- Exciting speedboat journey to Ballestas Islands
- Safety ensured with provided life jackets
- Guided tour with bilingual English/Spanish guide
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from hotel/house or bus station in Pisco
- Inclusive of all activities in the itinerary
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Entrance fee for Ballestas Islands
- Tips are not included
- Travel Insurance.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Entrance fee for Ballestas Islands
- Tips are not included
- Travel Insurance.
Additional Information
This exclusive tour of the Ballestas Islands is tailored specifically for cruise ship passengers docking at San Martín Port. By choosing this tour, passengers can avoid the hassle and unpredictability of last-minute plans. The service is seamless, offering port-to-port convenience with pick-up and drop-off just steps from the ship. The team is highly…
This exclusive tour of the Ballestas Islands is tailored specifically for cruise ship passengers docking at San Martín Port. By choosing this tour, passengers can avoid the hassle and unpredictability of last-minute plans. The service is seamless, offering port-to-port convenience with pick-up and drop-off just steps from the ship. The team is highly experienced in managing shore excursions with precision and care, ensuring passengers return on time and are completely satisfied.
Say goodbye to crowded cruise tours and overpriced alternatives—this tour provides a smooth, efficient, and professional experience, perfectly aligned with the ship’s schedule. Book with confidence and enjoy a stress-free adventure with a reliable local operator.
Location
Islas Ballestas
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Judith_d
Oct 14, 2025
Great day out. Didn’t see... - Great day out. Didn’t see many penguins or seals. Could be the time of year but still a great experience especially the side trip on the way back to the port. Highly recommend
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Karen_h
Sep 3, 2025
Must do tour - We had the absolute best time on this tour. The information provided several days before we arrived was incredibly detailed.
The tour guides on both the bus and the boat were fabulous
This is a must do tour with a really caring company
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Garyandsue_y
Sep 3, 2025
Highly recommended - great communication and bonus - What a fantastic tour. Plenty of communication prior to the tour, and pick up from the cruise ship was as easy as they stated.
Nice comfortable coach, complete with USB charging.
Our tour guide made sure we all understood the directions, and we had adequate "free time" in town after the Island cruise.
The sights out on the speed boat were spectacular - knowing our chances of seeing things was completely up to Mother Nature - she did not disappoint
The additional sightseeing on the way back to the ship was a bonus and provided some excellent photo opportunities.
I would highly recommend this tour!
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Julianne_e
May 10, 2025
Stunning in every wsy - We really enjoyed our trip out to the islands to experience all the bird life and sea life up close and en mass. This was a very well organised trip which was a total delight from start to end.
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Terrance_c
Mar 29, 2025
Unexpected Bonus - The tour operator, Jose, communicated well via WhatsApp. We were picked up from the dock right outside the ship as promised. The ride to town was comfortable with Jose narrating. Upon arrival to Paracas Jose turned us over to our port guide, Juan, who took the group for a bathroom break before we boarded our boat to Isla Ballestas. On the way we stopped for pictures at the “Candelabro de Paracas” where Juan gave an explanation of the site. From here we carried on to Isla Ballestas where we had a great tour of the Island seeing penguins, sea lions and a large variety of bird and sea life. Juan explained everything and answered any questions. Upon return to shore we reconnect with Jose. Those who wanted to return back to the ship were clearly instructed. Jose offered a guided tour, on the road back to the ship, of the museum and the natural reserve to anyone who wished to participate. This tour took place about an hour later giving time for lunch and exploring the port. Unbelievably this unexpected tour was at no charge (except for a $2 USD charge for museum). This extra tour was fantastic and our new guide Alex was exceptional. The museum was great, with signage in English, although Alex explained everything. From here we toured the natural reserve which was fascinating. The scenery was other worldly. We had never seen a red sand beach so this was a treat. Lots of time for pictures. We arrived back at the ship with no problems. Thank you Jose from JD Adventure Travel for turning our tour from great to an exceptional experience.
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Philip_e
Mar 25, 2025
Excellent value trip in and around Paracas, Peru. - Excellent trip with 3 friendly and knowledgable guides Jose, Juan and Alex for the different stages of the trip. Excellent value and service visiting the Ballestas Islands, Museo De Sitiio and Catedral together with a visit to the town of Paracas.
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Elizabeth_g
Mar 25, 2025
Excellent tour! Our favorite of our South American cruise! - We had a wonderful time on this tour! Our guide was friendly and informative. We saw penguins, many gorgeous shore birds and sea lions and their babies! The candelabra was amazing! The boat captain did a fantastic job of getting close with out pestering the wildlife. He skillfully avoided rocks and made sure both sides of the boat got great views. Thanks so much!
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Daniele_u
Aug 29, 2025
Recommended - Serious and reliable tour operator. Everything on time and the ballet islands are worth a visit. But I recommend doing it in combination with the Paracas reserve on the same day
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David_s
Mar 27, 2025
Total of 4 Penguins - Sit on left side (port). Much better views. Had to ask driver to turn boat for us to see. We saw a total of 4 Penguins, quite misleading, disappointing and not up to expectations.
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Sarah_y
Jun 16, 2025
Not happy - This was a sham. From cruise port there was complimentary shuttle to take us to this place and back. We could have purchased the boat trip ticket right at the dock. The worst part is that this company just left us there, without knowing how we are supposed to get back to the ship (then we learned about the free shuttle). I should have demanded some refund! It happened last Nov. The boat tour (which is independent from this) was a fun experience. Just go to the dock and buy the ticket right there for less.
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