Boats, Animals, Dunebuggies and Night in a Desert Oasis
8:00 am Ballestas Islands Tour
20 minutes out from the bay of Paracas you will reach El Candelabro, an immense geoglyph similar to those of the Nazca Lines. Your guide will talk about the different theories of the creation of the figure while giving you time to take pictures. From there, the tour will continue for another 15 minutes until reaching the famous Ballestas Islands. These islands are a group of rock formations, caves, and arches that have eroded over time, providing shelter to thousands of seabirds, sea lions, and hundreds of other species. You will pass through one of the caves known as the maternity beach for sea lions. Here you will be able to see baby sea lions splashing and playing around with their mothers, or basking in the sun’s rays. You will also be witness other animals up close, like penguins, pelicans, guanos, and chiquitas, all in their natural habitat! During the tour, your guide will explain about each of the different species seen, and you will have an opportunity to take some amazing photos from up close. After approximately 1 hour, the speed boat will start making its way back to the port of Paracas.
Included: Ballestas Islands entry ticket, Guided boat trip, Professional bilingual guide (English & Spanish), Safety equipment and life jackets
Important Note: Please arrive 15 minutes before the bus departs and be sure to bring all your luggage to the bus
Important Note Due to the size of the town, we do not pick up or drop off at hotels and hostels here. The central meeting point is Carola Lodge.
6:00pm Night in Huacachina. Enjoy some food or drinks around one of the many restaurants/bars around the oasis!
