From Ica to Huacachina: Ballestas Islands and National Reserve
Experience the singular beauty of two of Peru's natural treasures in one day. Float alongside one of the largest sea lion colonies in the world. Explore deserts and rugged cliffs, all next to the ocean.
Options
From Ica or Huacachina: Ballestas Island and Paracas National Reserve
Pickup included
What's included in From Ica to Huacachina: Ballestas Islands and National Reserve
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Malecon El Chaco
First stop at: Malecon El Chaco, Paracas Peru We begin this activity when we arrive at the district of El Chaco, in Paracas. Here, we prepare and order, with time for you to have breakfast and explore the place. During this time we also took advantage of buying our tourist tax tickets S/17.00 soles for the right to the state and S/5.00 soles for the right to the dock to board our boats, total of S/22.00 soles. We will cross a dock until we board our boat, where the instructions will follow and we will put on our life jacket to begin this excursion. These boats have shade, vests and a professional bilingual guide.
Islas Ballestas
Second Stop at: Ballestas Islands, Paracas 11660 Peru We begin this experience towards the open sea of the Pacific, you will see an immense geoglyph, "El Candelabro". We will know its legend, because no matter how many natural phenomena have passed over it, it remains intact. You will see dolphins and whales welcoming you along the way. Then you will arrive at the Ballestas Islands, you will find a variety of marine fauna, such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins, crustaceans and varieties of guano birds. The professional guide will tell you about the species in each part that you will visit. Grab your camera and capture these moments. This experience lasts 2 hours. 1 hour journey to the open sea and return to the coast, and 1 hour excursion to the Ballestas Islands.
Malecon El Chaco
Third stop at: Malecon El Chaco, Paracas Peru Once this experience is over, we return to the port of El Chaco, where we prepare to continue with the excursion. Here you will have a little time to use the toilets and prepare to continue to the next destination. The time to the Paracas National Reserve lasts 30 minutes.
Inclusions
- Excursion to the Paracas National Reserve.
- Boat ride to Ballestas Island.
- Life Jackets
- Lunch
- Tourist tax S/22.00 soles per person.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- Next to the Wild Rover Hotel in Huacachina.
