Travel early from Ica to Paracas and cruise around the Ballestas Islands to see the Candelabro, rock formations and marine wildlife from the boat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":373,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[],"destino":[80,72],"servicio":[50],"tipo-tour":[74],"trekking":[],"class_list":["post-993","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destino-ica","destino-paracas","servicio-group-service","tipo-tour-adventure"],"acf":{"badge":"Marine adventure","precio":38,"rating":5,"duracion":"4 hours 30 minutes","review_count":0,"tipo_de_servicio":"Shared tour","gallery":[1328,1334,995],"layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"summary","title":"From the Ica desert to the wildlife of Ballestas","description":"
Leave Ica for the Paracas pier and board a tourist boat to explore the protected surroundings of the Ballestas Islands. During the cruise, stop for a panoramic view of the Candelabro geoglyph.<\/p>\n
Continue around the islands to see cliffs, natural arches and wildlife such as sea lions, Humboldt penguins and guano birds. Visitors remain on the boat, and sightings depend on natural conditions.<\/p>"}],"highlights":null,"details":[{"icon_select":"start","icon":"","text":"
Start:<\/strong> central hotel or confirmed point in Ica<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"end","icon":"","text":" End:<\/strong> Ica<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"time","icon":"","text":" Duration:<\/strong> about 4 hr 30 min<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"difficulty","icon":"","text":" Difficulty:<\/strong> easy<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"distance","icon":"","text":" Experiences:<\/strong> boat ride, scenery and wildlife<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"type_service","icon":"","text":" Service:<\/strong> shared<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"group_size","icon":"","text":" Boarding:<\/strong> authorized pier in Paracas<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"language","icon":"","text":" Languages:<\/strong> Spanish and English depending on departure<\/p>"}],"tour_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"information_features","title_acc":"Sailing depends on sea conditions","title":"Sailing depends on sea conditions","description":" The maritime authority may delay, change or cancel a departure because of waves, wind, fog or other safety conditions. The route follows protected-area rules.<\/p>","items":[{"icon":"","text":" Wear your life jacket throughout the boat ride.<\/p>"},{"icon":"","text":" Remain seated whenever the crew instructs you to.<\/p>"},{"icon":"","text":" Do not feed, touch or disturb wildlife.<\/p>"},{"icon":"","text":" Visitors do not land on the islands.<\/p>"},{"icon":"","text":" Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.<\/p>"},{"icon":"","text":" Protect cameras and personal items from spray.<\/p>"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"inclusions","title_acc":"Included \/ Not included","title":"Included","items":" The boat may move and receive sea spray. If you are prone to motion sickness, consult a professional about preventive measures. Report limited mobility, a recent injury or any condition that may make boarding difficult before booking.<\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"faqs","title_acc":"Frequently asked questions","title":"Ballestas Islands questions","items":[{"question":"Do visitors land on the islands?","answer":" No. The entire circuit is viewed from the boat to protect the ecosystem.<\/p>"},{"question":"Are penguins or sea lions guaranteed?","answer":" No. They are wild animals, and their presence depends on the season and sea conditions.<\/p>"},{"question":"What happens if the port closes?","answer":" The departure may be rescheduled or canceled according to maritime orders and the booked conditions.<\/p>"},{"question":"Are fees included?","answer":" No, unless your booking confirmation expressly states otherwise.<\/p>"},{"question":"Can children participate?","answer":" Yes, under adult supervision and following the operator\u2019s safety instructions.<\/p>"},{"question":"How long is the boat ride?","answer":" About two hours; the complete service from Ica takes roughly four and a half hours.<\/p>"}]}],"titulo_itinerario":"Ballestas Islands itinerary","itinerary_days":[{"day_title":"Ica, Paracas and the Ballestas boat tour","route":"Ica \u2013 Paracas \u2013 Ballestas Islands \u2013 Ica","food":"","hotel":"","map":"","stops":[{"place":"Early pickup in Ica","duration":"20 min","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Meet at your centrally located hotel or previously confirmed point.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Transfer to Paracas","duration":"1 hr","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Travel by road to Paracas Bay and the boarding pier.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Registration and boarding","duration":"20 min","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Passenger check, safety briefing and life jacket fitting.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Candelabro geoglyph","duration":"15 min","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Panoramic stop from the sea to see the large figure drawn on the hillside.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Ballestas Islands circuit","duration":"1 hr 15 min","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Cruise around the islands to admire rock formations and look for wildlife without disembarking.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Disembarkation and return to Ica","duration":"1 hr 20 min","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Return to the pier and travel by road to the agreed point in Ica.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""}]}],"wetravel_uid":"","wetravel_uuid":"","wetravel_button_text":"Book now","wetravel_calendar_title":"","availability_notice":"Departure is subject to sea conditions, port authorization and capacity. Confirm the schedule, pier, fees and included services before paying.","features":[{"icon":"","text":"Transfer from Ica"},{"icon":"","text":"Ballestas boat tour"},{"icon":"","text":"Responsible wildlife watching"}],"promo_card":{"icon":"","title":"","description":"","link":null},"duracion_filtro":"","horario_salida":"","promo_enabled":false,"promo_price":"","promo_label":"","promo_end_date":null},"yoast_head":"\n\n
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