Enjoy a short excursion during your time at port to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve by speedboat. See the iconic Candelabra geoglyph carved into the side of a mountain and observe the native flora and fauna of the area, including sea lions, as you navigate through the caves. Receive a personalized experience with a private guide and learn about the Paracas area before rejoining your ship.
Cruise the Ballestas Islands on a shore excursion from San Martin Port that also includes sightseeing stops at the Paracas Candelabra, Pisco, and Tambo Colorado. You’ll visit three of the Ballestas Islands to explore caves, spot sea lions, and watch for the islands’ remarkable birdlife, then head to the mainland to see Pisco’s key sites and the fascinating Inca architecture at Tambo Colorado.
If you’re landing at San Martin Port, don’t miss the chance to see the Ballestas Islands and their native wildlife. Observe penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and more during this short excursion. Take off in a speedboat and pass the famous Candelabra geoglyph that can be spotted on the hill, believed to be part of the mysterious Nazca Lines, before heading to the islands to explore the sea caves. Port pickup and drop-off is included.
Live and adventure to the rainforest like a local and with a local. This is a small group tour for a more private and VIP experience. What makes us different from the rest? We make small intimate and personal groups which makes a world difference. We invite you to a day of fun, adventure, history and culture while in the expert hands of a expert guide that will make you feel like family. We take you off the beaten path with a small group of 6 people to enjoy the rainforest like nothing else. Descend here to the natural pool where you can swim, relax, jump or maybe be Tarzan. The adventure would be unique and gratefully, One more adventure follow your guide climb further upriver, over the rocks to the natural waterslide.
This private small group trip includes transportation and usually last from 6 hours duration. This is the tour of the best sites and most scenic pictures of the rainforest all in one. A true local experience, with a local, as a local.
Paracas is not among the world’s most explored vacation destinations, which means that its natural attractions can be easy to miss for visitors. This private tour gives you the chance to visit places that you might otherwise overlook, including Paracas National Reserve—where your group will spot wildlife on a boat trip around the Ballestas Islands—and the fishing village of Lagunillas. Private transport, guide, and transfers from your Paracas accommodation are included.
Enjoy a short excursion while docked at San Martin Port with a flight over the Nazca Lines. Experience these 14 mysterious geoglyphs from above and learn about the Nazca culture and the theories behind these drawings from your pilot. Take a 90-minute scenic flight over the Nazca desert reserve at 1,500 feet to truly appreciate these 2,000-year old preserved drawings.
The Ballestas Islands in Paracas are an iconic Peruvian sight, but they can only be seen from a tour boat—unless you’re up for an 8-hour swim. Among the islands' usual inhabitants, which you may spot on this tour, are penguins, sea lions, and Peruvian boobies. Along the way, enjoy the view of the mysterious candelabra carved into the hillside, and perhaps offer your own theory as to its unknown origin. Speedboat transportation, pickup and drop-off from accommodations, and occasional bird guano included.
This half-day excursion to Paracas National Reserve is designed for cruise ship passengers looking for a dose of nature and bird watching in Peru. Relax during a drive through the reserve which protects a coastal desert landscape that's favored by seabirds including flamingos. Dramatic landscapes and the chance to see these flamboyant pink birds appeal to photographers and bird lovers alike.
Ensure hassle-free Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) pickup with this arrival private transfer service to San Juan. Meet your driver at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) and relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence.
* Our drivers can track your flight, so they can be on time for your airport pick up. Free waiting for any flight delay issues.
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* Meet & Greet at arrival hall
*Cancel at least 24 hours prior to your service and get a full refund
*Wide array of vehicles according to your needs
*All-inclusive fare
El Yunque National Forest is one of the most biologically diverse in the entire United States. On our private tour through the rainforest, we will stop at La Coca Waterfall and Mt. Britton tower. You will have fun walking along its trails, you can bathe in the crystal clear waters of its rivers, and enjoy spectacular views. Our experienced tour guides will transport you and be with you at all times.
We offer transportation from San Juan to Ceiba, including airport transfers, hotel transfers, cruise ship, ferry transfers and private address transportation.
Get up close and personal with the rich array of marine life that inhabits the waters and rocky shores of Peru during this full-day trip to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve. Start your morning with a boat ride to the Ballesta Islands, stopping to check out the Candelabra geoglyph and observe the wild array of species like Humboldt penguins, Peruvian boobies (birds), sea lions and sometimes even dolphins that inhabit the area. In the afternoon continue your trip at Paracas National Reserve, observing the area’s Andean flamingos, whales, and other wildlife. Your trip also includes the services of a guide.
This is an unique opportunity to visit Ballestas Islands from San Martin port at a low budget. come and join in this amazing boat tour to Ballestas Islands... viist the candelabro and see thousands of sea birds and sea mammals in two hours tour.
Journey by boat from Paracas for a 2-hour trip to Peru’s unspoiled Ballestas Islands, a marine sanctuary where you can observe a wealth of sea birds and marine life in their natural habitat. Spot for some of the Islands’ rich array of penguins, Peruvian boobies (native birds), sea lions and Peruvian pelicans, along with many more species. If you’re lucky, you might even observe a dolphin or two. You’ll also enjoy views of the mysterious 490-foot (150-meter) Candelabra geoglyph, rumored to have been constructed in ancient times. Your boat ride also includes the services of a guide.
We offer a comfortable and safe ride to the destination of your choice. Pick up points include the San Juan airport, and All San Juan hotels, restaurants, beaches and night clubs.
The Tour to the Ballestas Islands begins at the craft and tourist dock of El Chaco. We will board our boat with 02 outboard motors that will take us to the wonderful Ballestas Islands, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast, where we will observe sea lions, silly birds, pelicans, penguins and other seabirds.
Definitely the highlight of the Tour to the Ballestas Islands are the sea lions or sea lions who steal everyone's attention due to their curious behavior (they sleep, "pose for the cameras", or simply socialize and live without problems since occupy the top of the food chain in the area without natural predators).
- On this tour you will be able to enjoy the sun, try good food and wine and feel the adrenaline in the dunes of Ica. It is a day of relaxation and adventure!
- Raise your adrenaline level in the sand buggies
- Enjoy panoramic views of the desert and the Huacachina oasis
When your cruise ship docks in San Martin Port, spend your time ashore exploring the Pisco Valley and the Inca fortress of Tambo Colorado. Learn about Peru's Inca history and visit the high priest's chambers and sacrificial altar in the fortress while listening to guided commentary. Travel to and from the cruise port in a private vehicle while enjoying verdant farmland and desert dune scenery.
Explore the coastal Paracas National Reserve in a dune buggy that takes adventurous travelers to parts of the park that can’t be reached by car or on foot. With two people to a buggy, you can tour the park alongside your partner or friend while a guide leads the convoy to multiple scenic viewpoints and photo spots. This is a private tour for just you and a partner.
Don't risk your health on crowded, unsanitized public buses. This private shuttle service transports you direct from your Paracas Bay hotel to your Lima hotel or rental fast and in comfort. Your private driver is tested regularly for COVID-19, while vehicles are cleaned and disinfected every day. Online booking means you can pay in your home currency with no need to negotiate on price.
Soar like a bird over the majestic landscapes of Paracas National Reserve on a thrilling paragliding adventure! No experience is necessary, as your expert pilot will take care of all the flying while you enjoy the stunning views of the Andean mountains, desert coastline, and azure waters below. This is the perfect way to see Paracas from an angle few ever get to experience.
Travelers interested in the flora, fauna, and culture of this coastal area enjoy a luxury option on this private yacht tour. This three-hour cruise includes the chance to see penguins, cormorants, sea lions, and other marine life around Ballestas Islands. The tour also provides good views of a 595-foot (180 meter) tall geoglyph called The Candelabra which was created in the sand by the Paracas culture around 200 BC.
Travelers arriving at the cruise ship port in Paracas can maximize shore time with a visit to Peru's most famous destination. On this 3-day tour from the San Martin Port in Paracas, travel by plane, bus, and train to reach the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, appreciate Andean scenery, and gain insights into Incan culture.
Enjoy the experience of Buggies & Sandboard from Paracas.
You will carry out OFF-ROAD crossings in the desert through “Buggies.” In which you will have an unforgettable experience.
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Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve from San Martin Port
"Everything was as advertised and planned, pick up was easy, boat ride to see the wildlife was great, and desert reserve was very interesting. Our guide was thoughtful and clear and we hand enough time to explore the sights but not too much to get bored."..."
"Everything was as advertised and planned, pick up was easy, boat ride to see the wildlife was great, and desert reserve was very interesting. Our guide was thoughtful and clear and we hand enough time to explore the sights but not too much to get bored."
"This was a very great trip exploring the outer islands off of Paracus. A lot of great birds, sea lions, etc. The crew and guide were fantastic. The town was great to wander around and have a drink or a bite to eat"..."
"This was a very great trip exploring the outer islands off of Paracus. A lot of great birds, sea lions, etc. The crew and guide were fantastic. The town was great to wander around and have a drink or a bite to eat"
Paracas National Reserve Private Tour from Paracas or Pisco
"The driver and guide arrived on time and a clean air condition car and we had a private personalized tour through the reserve. We even had time to stop and have lunch at the fishing Village. We saw some young flamingos and took tons of pictures wherever we wanted. I wish we could have squeezed in a quick visit to the candelabras Nazca line that would have made the trip even more perfect."..."
"The driver and guide arrived on time and a clean air condition car and we had a private personalized tour through the reserve. We even had time to stop and have lunch at the fishing Village. We saw some young flamingos and took tons of pictures wherever we wanted. I wish we could have squeezed in a quick visit to the candelabras Nazca line that would have made the trip even more perfect."
"Great way to see the Nazca Lines. Skip the long drive to Nazca by catching a flight from Pisco. Friendly pilots. Anti-Nausea pills suggested if you have trouble in planes that dip and turn."..."
"Great way to see the Nazca Lines. Skip the long drive to Nazca by catching a flight from Pisco. Friendly pilots. Anti-Nausea pills suggested if you have trouble in planes that dip and turn."
"Our guide picked us up from the Hotel and drove us to the pier and helped us board the boat that took us to the Ballestas Island. The views are incredible and the boat lady guide was exceptional. It was a really nice experience."..."
"Our guide picked us up from the Hotel and drove us to the pier and helped us board the boat that took us to the Ballestas Island. The views are incredible and the boat lady guide was exceptional. It was a really nice experience."
Private Transfer From San Juan Airport (SJU) to /from San Juan
"Luz was great ... very professional and friendly. She met us at the airport right on time, even though our flight was delayed, and got us to the cruise ship timely despite traffic."..."
"Luz was great ... very professional and friendly. She met us at the airport right on time, even though our flight was delayed, and got us to the cruise ship timely despite traffic."
Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve Day Trip from Paracas
"Very professional and inspiring guides both for English and Spanish speaking customers. Both Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve trips were perfectly scheduled and guided. With the help of positive attitude of the guides people started to chat with each other as if we had been friends already before."..."
"Very professional and inspiring guides both for English and Spanish speaking customers. Both Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve trips were perfectly scheduled and guided. With the help of positive attitude of the guides people started to chat with each other as if we had been friends already before."
Ballestas Islands Sightseeing Boat Ride from Paracas
"Absolutely worth it. The tour was very well organized and the boat ride was great. The islands itself are awesome and much better that the term Galapagos for the poor. I would go again. Highly recommended."..."
"Absolutely worth it. The tour was very well organized and the boat ride was great. The islands itself are awesome and much better that the term Galapagos for the poor. I would go again. Highly recommended."
"Very fun experiences. Drivers were super nice. The value of this tour is worth it. Lots of tourists come to visit. Would suggest to get a taxi or driver to get to this location"..."
"Very fun experiences. Drivers were super nice. The value of this tour is worth it. Lots of tourists come to visit. Would suggest to get a taxi or driver to get to this location"
"The tour company representative (Jean Carlos) tour guide (Alex), chef, captain, and server were all amazing! The yacht is the best way to have a relaxing, enjoyable tour of the islands. The food was insanely good and is a complete lunch."..."
"The tour company representative (Jean Carlos) tour guide (Alex), chef, captain, and server were all amazing! The yacht is the best way to have a relaxing, enjoyable tour of the islands. The food was insanely good and is a complete lunch."