Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve | Pickup at Pisco Cruise Port
Overview
Imagine stepping off your ship and finding our team waiting just metres away, ready to take care of everything. No taxis to negotiate, no queues, no worrying about the time.
We offer the same level of service you would expect from your ship’s own excursions, at a better price. Our modern, comfortable coaches take you directly from the port to the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve, in groups made up only of our own guests.
Everything is included in the price: transfers, boat tour, entrance fees, water and soft drinks. No hidden costs, no surprises.
As an official, licensed and pioneering local operator, we know your ship’s schedule and plan every minute around it: return guaranteed, always on time.
Relax, enjoy the sea lions, penguins and desert coastline, and let us take care of the rest. Book with confidence and return to your ship with unforgettable memories.
What's Included
- Entrance fees to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve
- Bottled water and soft drinks
- DIRECT Pick-up and drop-off at San Martín Port, Pisco
- Speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, with life jackets and safety equipment
- Modern coach for all transfers, including the land tour
- English-speaking tour guide
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals and gratuities
- Tips (optional)
Meeting Location
Terminal Portuario Gral. San Martín
Paracas, Peru
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Islas Ballestas (pass by)
Paracas National Reserve (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A note about port access: You may hear an announcement on board that local operators and taxis are not permitted to enter the port, as it is a working container terminal. This is true for independent operators and taxis. We are an official agency, fully licensed and authorised to operate inside the port and collect our guests directly at the terminal. Just like the ship’s own tour operator, we complete all the necessary port procedures in advance, so your pick-up and return are fully arranged and guaranteed. Our team will be waiting for you inside the terminal, a few metres from the ship’s hangar. Simply look for our JD Adventure logo when you step off the ship. If you have any questions before your tour, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
- In the photos you will see our company logo and the short distance from the ship to where we will be waiting for you. There is no shuttle: we meet you right at the port, so you will find us easily as soon as you step off the ship.
- All communication is handled via WhatsApp. Three to four days before your arrival, we will message you with your guide’s details and your assigned bus and group number. Please provide a valid mobile or WhatsApp number when booking, so we can make your experience as smooth as possible. We do not check emails often, so WhatsApp is the best way to reach us. If you do not have it, we recommend installing it; otherwise, simply send us a mobile number and we will call you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve | Pickup at Pisco Cruise Port?
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Activity code: C-14547P9
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Average 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 76 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-05).
- Entrance fees to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve.
- Bottled water and soft drinks.
- DIRECT Pick-up and drop-off at San Martín Port, Pisco.
- Speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, with life jackets and safety equipment.
- Modern coach for all transfers, including the land tour.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Meals and gratuities.
- Tips (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve | Pickup at Pisco Cruise Port is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve | Pickup at Pisco Cruise Port will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance fees to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve
- Bottled water and soft drinks
- DIRECT Pick-up and drop-off at San Martín Port, Pisco
- Speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, with life jackets and safety equipment
- Modern coach for all transfers, including the land tour
- English-speaking tour guide
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals and gratuities
- Tips (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A note about port access: You may hear an announcement on board that local operators and taxis are not permitted to enter the port, as it is a working container terminal. This is true for independent operators and taxis. We are an official agency, fully licensed and authorised to operate inside the port and collect our guests directly at the terminal. Just like the ship’s own tour operator, we complete all the necessary port procedures in advance, so your pick-up and return are fully arranged and guaranteed. Our team will be waiting for you inside the terminal, a few metres from the ship’s hangar. Simply look for our JD Adventure logo when you step off the ship. If you have any questions before your tour, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
- In the photos you will see our company logo and the short distance from the ship to where we will be waiting for you. There is no shuttle: we meet you right at the port, so you will find us easily as soon as you step off the ship.
- All communication is handled via WhatsApp. Three to four days before your arrival, we will message you with your guide’s details and your assigned bus and group number. Please provide a valid mobile or WhatsApp number when booking, so we can make your experience as smooth as possible. We do not check emails often, so WhatsApp is the best way to reach us. If you do not have it, we recommend installing it; otherwise, simply send us a mobile number and we will call you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
