About this trip
If you are travelling on a cruise holiday package and your cruise ship stops at San Martin port for the day, don't miss this excellent opportunity to visit the fantastic paradise of the Ballestas Islands from San Martin port in our exclusive two-hour tour.
In this two-hour tour to the Ballestas Islands, you will see the emblematic figure of El Candelabro, an enormous figure etched long ago on a hillside of the Paracas Peninsula. Then, you will visit the stunning Ballestas Islands, a natural marine ecosystem where you can see thousands of marine species, such as sea birds, mammals, penguins, and dolphins.
The tour will start from San Martin port and include pick-up and drop-off, boat transportation, and an English-speaking guide. Don't wait too long—book this fantastic tour online NOW to secure your seat with us!
Highlights
See the emblematic Candelabro.
Visit the incredible Ballestas Islands.
See a world filled with thousands of sea species, such as sea lions, penguins and many more.
Pickup and departures
The pickup time will vary depending on your ship’s arrival at San Martin port, but it will usually be at 09:15 a.m. I suggest you send full details of your ship’s arrival so we can work out the pickup time.
Departure will be at San Martin Port, a few meters away from the gangway of your ship.
Upon arrival at San Martin Port, look for our sign ‘LAS ADVENTURE’ followed by your Name. Our guides will take you straight to our vehicle and transfer you to El Chaco port.
Cancellations:
Cancel at least 1 Day before your tour’s start date for a full refund. If you cancel after that, a 100% NO SHOW fee will be applied, and no refund will be granted.
Essential Info.
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes and clothing.
Cameras.
Hat.
Sun cream.
Sunglasses.
Cash USD or PEN.
Small bag if you need to.
Not allowed:
Pets.
Smoking.
Alcoholics drink.
Not suitable for:
Pregnant woman.
People with vertigo.
Children under 5.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible, but our guide will help you to get on board.
What’s included
- Pick up and drop off
- Shared boat(40 seats)
- English SPeaking guide
What’s not included
- Meals
- Travel Insurance
- Entry tickets $5 pp
Available Packages
Itinerary
Our guide at San Martin Port will meet you, and then you will be transferred to Paracas town. You will meet the rest of the group and board our speedboat to begin your adventure to the stunning Ballestas Island. On the way, you will stop at the Paracas Peninsula to see the enigmatic figure of the Candelabro. A gorgeous design is drawn on the side of a hill on the Peninsula. Nobody knows for sure who did it or why. There are many hypotheses regarding its origin. Some believe it is related to the Nazca Lines but still found no proof or evidence to define its creation. Afterwards, you will head off to Ballestas Island, where you will enjoy a stunning world filled with birds and sea lions. Here, you will visit the three islands at an allowed distance, navigating in some caves (this will depend on the condition of the sea). At the end of the tour, we all go back to Port El Chaco, where you will have the choice to stay and wander a bit more and have some food there, or you can board our vehicle to return to San Martin Port to rejoin your ship. If you choose to stay, you can then take the shuttle bus services the cruise liner provides.