DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
We drive to the Paracas bay in order to take the boat out to the Ballestas Islands. These volcanic islands, famously referred to as “Peru’s Galapagos,” include some of the wildlife of their more glamorous counterpart, including seals, sea lions, boobies, Humbolt penguins, dolphins, and many species of seabirds.  Sea lions frequent the waters and the rocky shores, and may be seen swimming about your boat.

Along the way, there will be ample opportunity to marvel at the Candelabro, a mysterious and huge geoglyph that stands watch over the coastline.

Continue next to Paracas Museum.  The Paracas culture was discovered in 1925 by Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello; this museum features mummies and textiles dating back 5,000 years. The discovery of over 400 funerary bundles - mummies wrapped in exquisite garments - revealed the Paracas people to be highly sophisticated weavers.

Drive back to San Martin port to rejoin the ship.

SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Drive to Paracas bay and go by boat out to the Ballestas Islands, volcanic islands famously referred to as “Peru’s Galapagos.”  Search for the indigenous wildlife and marvel at the mysterious Candelabro geopglyph, then continue to the Paracas Museum, which houses a fascinating collection of mummies and textiles dating back 5,000 years.

TIMING BREAKDOWN
09:15 - 09:45  Drive from port to Paracas bay (Paracas Hotel)
09:45 - 10:00  Walk to pier to board the boats
10:00 - 12:00  Ballestas excursion
12:00 - 12:20  Disembark and time to use rest rooms at hotel
12:20 - 12:30  Drive to Paracas Museum
12:30 - 13:00  Visit Paracas Museum
13:00 - 13:30  Return drive to pier

Approximate Duration: 4 Hours

OPERATIONAL NOTES
Includes:
 - Private vehicle with air-conditioning.  All vehicles are fitted with cellular phone
 - Safe, comfortable motorboats
 - The most knowledgeable English speaking tour guides
 - Entrance fees
 - Complimentary bottled water and snack on coaches
 - Tissues and hand wipes on coaches
     - Port permission
Not included:
 - Tips to drivers and guides
 - Any services not mentioned above
Deadline for confirming arrangements is 7 days in advance
We recommend to bring a hat, sunscreen and a light jacket or sweater

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