Ballestas Island Tour Sightseeing Boat
Discover Peru’s diverse marine life on a 2-hour sightseeing tour of the Ballestas Islands. Observe a number of animals in their natural habitats including the Humboldt penguins and sea lions. Admire the views of the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains with petroglyphs carved into their sides. Discover another side of Peru that is so different from the lush jungles of Cusco and the busy city of Lima.
Highlights
- ✓Take a 2-hour sightseeing tour of the diverse Ballestas Islands
- ✓Observe animals like penguins and sea lions in their natural habitats
- ✓Admire the views of the arid Andes Mountains and vast Pacific Ocean
- ✓Learn about the ancient Incas who lived here and their sacred traditions
What you'll see & do
- ✓We then stop at a northern point of the Paracas peninsula to look at, photograph and film the Candelabro where the tour guide in summary will explain about the measurements, materials of the area and its possible origin.
- ✓Great biodiversity is found thanks to the Humboldt current and the phenomenon of outcropping in addition to other factors such as the sun and winds. Birdwatchers will find a lot of these such as seagulls, seagulls, pikemen, cormorants, pelicans, vultures and Humboldt penguins. You will also see crustaceans, echinoderms, molluscs, seaweed and others. Definitely the highlight of the Tour to the Ballestas Islands are the sea lions or sea lions who steal everyone's attention for the curious ness of their behavior (sleep, "pose for the cameras", or simply socialize and live without problems because they occupy the top of the food chain in the area without natural predators).
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup (Paracas)
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Driver/guide
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On this tour you should bring sun block to avoid sun burning, sunglasses and a cap, also bring warm clothing because it gets very windy once the boat gets in motion.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Ballestas Island Tour Sightseeing Boat
Discover Peru’s diverse marine life on a 2-hour sightseeing tour of the Ballestas Islands. Observe a number of animals in their natural habitats including the Humboldt penguins and sea lions. Admire the views of the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains with petroglyphs carved into their sides. Discover another side of Peru that is so different from the lush jungles of Cusco and the busy city of Lima.
Highlights
- ✓Take a 2-hour sightseeing tour of the diverse Ballestas Islands
- ✓Observe animals like penguins and sea lions in their natural habitats
- ✓Admire the views of the arid Andes Mountains and vast Pacific Ocean
- ✓Learn about the ancient Incas who lived here and their sacred traditions
What you'll see & do
- ✓We then stop at a northern point of the Paracas peninsula to look at, photograph and film the Candelabro where the tour guide in summary will explain about the measurements, materials of the area and its possible origin.
- ✓Great biodiversity is found thanks to the Humboldt current and the phenomenon of outcropping in addition to other factors such as the sun and winds. Birdwatchers will find a lot of these such as seagulls, seagulls, pikemen, cormorants, pelicans, vultures and Humboldt penguins. You will also see crustaceans, echinoderms, molluscs, seaweed and others. Definitely the highlight of the Tour to the Ballestas Islands are the sea lions or sea lions who steal everyone's attention for the curious ness of their behavior (sleep, "pose for the cameras", or simply socialize and live without problems because they occupy the top of the food chain in the area without natural predators).
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup (Paracas)
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Driver/guide
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On this tour you should bring sun block to avoid sun burning, sunglasses and a cap, also bring warm clothing because it gets very windy once the boat gets in motion.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.