BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas and Candelabra Reserve – Ica and Paracas
At a glance
BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas and Candelabra Reserve – Ica and Paracas is a 10h small-group experience in Paracas, Peru, operated by iPeruano. Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $39 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Visit to the Paracas National Reserve, Tourist transport (return), Tour guide throughout the tour.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 10h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas National Reserve + Candelabra
Start of the tour:
Pick up from your hotel or meeting point in Ica or Paracas to start the tour.
First visit: Ballestas Islands
Arrive at the El Chaco Pier and embark by boat to the Ballestas Islands. During the tour you will be able to observe the Candelabra (geoglyph visible from the sea), natural rock formations, colonies of sea lions, Humboldt penguins and glovebirds (boobies, tendrils, among others).
Second visit: Paracas National Reserve
Land tour of the Paracas National Reserve. We will visit Playa Roja, Playa Lagunillas and Playa La Mina, where you can enjoy the surroundings and, if the conditions allow, bathe.
End of the tour:
The tour ends at the Plaza de Armas in Ica. There is also the option to finish at the El Chaco Pier in Paracas.
What's included
What's included
- Visit to the Paracas National Reserve
- Tourist transport (return)
- Tour guide throughout the tour
- Pick up from central hotels in Ica or Paracas
- Life jacket during sailing
- Motorboat Tour to the Ballestas Islands
Not included
- Breakfast and lunch
- Tourist taxes, Ica
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
06: 30 a.m.: Start of the tour with pick-up from hotels or meeting point in Ica.
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Stop 2 · 1h
08:30 a.m.: From Paracas Pier we will start the boat trip to the Ballestas Islands, where you can observe sea lions, Humboldt penguins and various birds in their natural habitat.
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Stop 3
During the boat tour, we will appreciate the mysterious geoglyph known as “El Candelabra”, visible from the sea.
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Stop 4 · 4h
11:00 a.m. Explore the Paracas National Reserve, a stunning landscape that combines desert and sea.
We will visit beaches and natural viewpoints, ideal for photographs. -
Stop 5 · 2h
04: 30 p.m.: Arrival at the Plaza de Armas in Ica.
There is also the option to finish the tour in Paracas, prior coordination.
Meeting point
Meeting point: Chaco beach (8: 30 AM)
Please show up 15 minutes before departure time.
The guide will communicate in advance to coordinate.
Meeting point: Plaza de Armas de Ica (6: 30 AM)
Please show up 15 minutes before departure time.
The guide will communicate in advance to coordinate.
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas and Candelabra Reserve – Ica and Paracas take?
The experience lasts about 10h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Visit to the Paracas National Reserve; Tourist transport (return); Tour guide throughout the tour; Pick up from central hotels in Ica or Paracas; Life jacket during sailing; Motorboat Tour to the Ballestas Islands.
Where does it start?
Meeting point: Chaco beach (8: 30 AM) Please show up 15 minutes before departure time. The guide will communicate in advance to coordinate. Meeting point: Plaza de Armas de Ica (6: 30 AM) Please show up 15 minutes before departure time. The guide will communicate in advance to…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paracas.
