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Ballestas Islands Group Tour from San Martin Port

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Paracas, Peru
Ballestas Islands Group Tour from San Martin Port
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Ballestas Islands Group Tour from San Martin Port
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icon2 hours  (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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iconOffered in: English and 1 more
Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

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.
  • Explore the Ballestas Islands on a short excursion during your cruise dock
  • Observe native wildlife such as penguins, sea lions, and dolphins
  • See the giant Candelabra geoglyph carved into the nearby mountain
  • Learn about the area and its history from your informative guide
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Pickup and drop-off from San Martin Port.
All activities and transportation in group.
English and spanish speaking guide.
Personal Travel Insurance
Entrance fees of 16 soles per person ($4.80 USD) local payment at the dock.
Food and drinks, unless specified
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
Terminal Portuario General San Martín , Terminal Portuario Gral. San Martín, Paracas, Peru
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You will be met at San Martin Port at the main arrival gate.

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9:15 AM
This activity will end right where it started.Meeting point at San Martin Port arrival - we will be in front of the ship with a sign (LAS ADVENTURE)
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • If your ship has a delay in arriving, we strongly suggest to notify us three to four days in advance so we can arrange a new pick up time. We also suggest you to keep checking your emails in case the pickup time changes.
  • Printed travel voucher or E-travel voucher along with your passport or any ID its required before boarding (verification purpose only).
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • OPERATED BY LAS ADVENTURE
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Ballestas Islands Group Tour from San Martin Port?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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What is the policy on sanitization during Ballestas Islands Group Tour from San Martin Port?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Ballestas Islands Group Tour from San Martin Port?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Ballestas Islands Group Tour from San Martin Port.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Ballestas Islands Group Tour from San Martin Port?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
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Traveler Tips

  • "A well organised tour out to the islands, Comfortable boat, easy to see and photograph the birds and seals." See review

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star-5
One of the best tours in 30 years of cruising
DAVID_O
, Jan 2020
Great tour one of the best and one of the cheapest we have ever taken. Cold and windy on the speedboat out to the island - wear a jacket and wear shoes with good traction as getting in and out of the boat is touchy. A million birds and dozens and dozens of sea lions everywhere on the 3 little, rocky islands. The islands themselves are fascinating - multiple rock arches and tunnels. Very jagged. Sea lions draped all over the rocks - how do they get up so high? We only saw about 6 Humbolt penguins but so many other birds- and some with their babies- that the few penguins did not disappoint. The guide did a good job of informing us about the different birds and the history of the islands. The place stinks from all the guano - be prepared. Cost about 1/3rd what the same tour from the cruise costs. Do not miss this one!
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star-4
Lots to see
Travelman69Northants
, Nov 2019
A well organised tour out to the islands, Comfortable boat, easy to see and photograph the birds and seals. Good commentary in English.
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star-4
Almost perfect
HENRY_Z
, Mar 2019
The trip to the island was fantastic. Our guide was informative and easily understood. The only reason it was not given an excellent was because the return to the ship was disjointed. Instead of being delivered directly to the ship, we had a cab to a shuttle bus.
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star-4
Very interesting, and unusual...
stephen_w
, Apr 2018
Very interesting, and unusual wildlife experience well organised and less than half the price for exactly the same trip on the cruise ship.
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star-5
They picked us up in a van right...
Carol P
, Mar 2018
They picked us up in a van right outside the ship and took us directly to the port where we boarded a small boat that held about 20 people. It was a smooth ride as we passed the Candelabro and then headed out to the Ballestas Island. The captain could get the boat near the islands so we could see the many sea lions, penguins and caves. We also saw flocks of thousands of cormorants as they dove for anchovies.The guide on the boat shared a lot of information about the islands. I would definitely do this boat trip again.
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star-5
We absolutely loved this tour! We...
Sharon d
, Mar 2017
We absolutely loved this tour! We had no idea that we would see so many birds and sea life. We were on a cruise and we were picked up where we disembarked from the ship. Everyone loved this excursion. It turned out that it was one of the highlights of our trip. It's definitely a "must do".
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star-5
Great tour, seeing all the various...
Johnny_H
, Nov 2016
Great tour, seeing all the various birds, sea lions, and penguins was a great experience.
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