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Islas Ballestas boat cruise

Paracas
Excursion

Shared boat cruise to the Islas Ballestas departing from the El Chaco tourist pier in Paracas, with guide included. The service covers hotel pick-up within Paracas and boarding of a speedboat with seating for all passengers and life jackets. The route skirts the Paracas bay, pauses in front of the El Candelabro geoglyph and continues to the islands circuit, where sea lions, Humboldt penguins and guano birds are observed depending on the season. The maritime route lasts around 2 hours round trip. Operation is subject to sea conditions and to the departure time assigned by the port authority.

What's included

Included: Visit to the Islas Ballestas with full maritime circuit from the water
Included: Speedboat cruise with life jackets, in shared service with driver
Included: Guide included

What's not included

Not included: Boarding tax and entry fee to the reserved area
Not included: Meals not specified in the programme
Not included: Tips for driver and guide
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Services not mentioned in this programme

Service information

Service subject to sea conditions and to the departure time assigned by the port authority. The cruise does not include landing on the islands. Sighting of Humboldt penguins depends on the season.

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

Rates are net (wholesale) and reserved for travel agencies and tour operators, who sign in to see them and add their own margin. Public visitors see a reference “from” price, indicative and subject to availability; the net rate is never shown outside the B2B Portal.

What happens after I book?

When you book, we receive your booking and start working on it: it shows as “In process” and we let you know of every update. Vouchers are sent once payments have been received.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations are governed by the conditions stated in each quotation. The standard conditions are: more than 30 days before arrival, the deposit is non-refundable; 30 to 15 days before arrival, 50% of the total price is charged; less than 15 days before arrival or a no-show, 100%. They may vary on peak dates and depend on the policy of each hotel and service. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. Conditions stated in the quotation and accepted by the agency at booking take precedence over the general schedule in Clause 7.1 of the Terms.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after booking?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.