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Combine a morning boat ride to the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands with an afternoon of dune tubulars and sandboarding at Huacachina. This full-day trip mixes seabirds and sea lions with towering desert dunes—perfect for photographers and adventure seekers.
Combine a morning boat ride to the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands with an afternoon of dune tubulars and sandboarding at Huacachina. This full-day trip mixes seabirds and sea lions with towering desert dunes—perfect for photographers and adventure seekers.
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Operated by Paracas Holiday · Paracas, Ica
Morning light slices across the dry Pacific air as passengers gather at the tour office in Paracas. By 08:00 a.m. a compact speedboat slips away from the pier and the ocean takes on a voice—wheels of white water urging the hull toward the Ballestas Islands. Sea lions bark from sun-warmed rocks, and Humboldt penguins bob like punctuation marks against the spray; the Candelabra geoglyph looms on a coastal slope, a human-made glyph watching the sea.
moderate.
9–10 hours.
Suitable for travelers in average fitness: short boat movements, some walking on uneven surfaces, and a brief sandboarding session requiring balance.
The boat portion is approximately two hours round-trip, with wildlife viewing near the islands typically lasting about 60–90 minutes.
Yes—tours provide basic instruction and a guided tubular run; beginners can use a seated tubular or stand-up board depending on comfort.
Yes, life jackets are provided and required during the speedboat portion of the trip.
Expect around four to five hours in the Ica/Huacachina area, including free time and a one-hour sand activity session.
The Candelabra geoglyph visible from the boat is a large pre-Columbian hillside drawing of debated origin, thought to be related to ancient maritime signaling or ritual use.
The Ballestas are protected as part of a marine reserve—visitors should avoid littering, respect wildlife distances, and follow guide instructions to reduce disturbance.
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