Shore tours from San Martin Port connect you with Paracas, the Ballestas Islands, the Nazca Lines, Huacachina and beyond through carefully planned experiences designed around your cruise schedule.
Shore tours from San Martin Port give cruise passengers direct access to Paracas and some of Peru’s most distinctive coastal and desert landscapes. Our excursions include direct pick-up inside the port, comfortable transport, knowledgeable local guides and carefully planned timings around your ship’s schedule. Discover the Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve, Tambo Colorado, local vineyards and other highlights depending on the experience you choose. San Martin Port is also an ideal gateway for longer excursions to the Nazca Lines and Huacachina, with every itinerary carefully coordinated around your ship’s arrival and all-aboard time.
From wildlife encounters and dramatic desert coastlines to ancient archaeological sites, vineyards, the Nazca Lines and Huacachina, our shore tours from San Martin Port offer carefully planned ways to discover southern Peru with direct port pick-up and the reassurance of a guaranteed return to your ship.
Our local team can help you choose the most suitable experience based on your ship’s schedule, interests and available time in port.
Shore tours from San Martin Port are carefully planned around your cruise itinerary, combining Paracas, wildlife, archaeology, desert landscapes and the Nazca Lines with direct port pick-up and a guaranteed return to your ship.
Shore tours from San Martin Port are carefully coordinated around your cruise schedule, with direct pick-up inside the port, comfortable transport and carefully planned timings for a smooth day ashore. From Paracas and the Ballestas Islands to desert landscapes, archaeological sites and longer experiences towards Nazca and Huacachina, every excursion is designed around your available time in port and return to the ship.
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Meet your JD Adventure Travel representative directly inside San Martin Port, close to the cruise terminal
Enjoy your shore excursion with comfortable transport and an English-speaking local guide.
Your return is carefully planned around the ship’s all-aboard time, with sufficient margin to get you back comfortably.
Shore excursion departures from San Martin Port are carefully coordinated around your cruise ship’s arrival time. For our shore tours from San Martin Port, authorised JD Adventure Travel vehicles are permitted to enter the port and collect guests directly inside the terminal area, just a short distance from the ship
Our representative will be waiting for you at the confirmed meeting point inside the port, and your excursion will begin as soon as your group is assembled. We monitor your ship’s arrival and adjust the meeting time when necessary, so your departure remains coordinated with the actual docking schedule.
Good to know: Direct port pick-up is included for our San Martin Port shore excursions. We will send you clear meeting instructions before arrival, including the exact meeting point and departure time, so you know exactly where to find our team.
Private shore tours from San Martin Port can be tailored to your interests, preferred pace and cruise schedule, with direct port pick-up, a private vehicle and a dedicated local guide.
Continue your journey with carefully planned shore excursions from other cruise ports we operate across Peru and Ecuador. Explore historic cities, archaeological sites, dramatic coastal scenery and distinctive wildlife experiences, all with the same cruise-focused planning, local coordination and attention to your ship’s schedule.
If your cruise calls at another port in South America, our team can also help arrange private shore excursions and tailor-made services in selected destinations across Chile, Argentina, Brazil and beyond. Tell us your ship, port and date, and we’ll be happy to review the possibilities.
Find answers to the most common questions about direct port pick-up, cruise schedules, Ballestas Islands conditions, private tours, cancellations and returning to your ship on time.
Our itineraries are designed with flexibility in mind, so a delayed arrival does not necessarily mean missing your shore excursion. If your ship reaches San Martin Port later than expected, our operations team will review the updated schedule and adjust the programme to make the best possible use of the time available. Where necessary, we may modify the order of visits, shorten selected stops or adjust the departure time while preserving the main highlights of your excursion whenever operational conditions allow. Our priority is to provide the most practical solution, keep your day running smoothly and ensure every adjustment remains carefully coordinated with your ship’s revised all-aboard time.
Yes. Every shore tour from San Martin Port is planned around your ship’s published all-aboard time, with a comfortable return margin built into the itinerary wherever possible. Throughout the day, our team keeps the cruise schedule in mind and may adjust the pace, route or length of selected stops if necessary to protect your return time. For longer excursions to destinations such as Nazca or Huacachina, transport, sightseeing and other services are carefully coordinated around the time available in port. Our priority is to ensure you enjoy your time ashore without unnecessary stress and return to San Martin Port in good time before your ship’s departure.
Your JD Adventure Travel representative will meet you directly inside San Martin Port, just a short distance from the cruise terminal. Our authorised vehicles are permitted to enter the port, allowing us to collect guests without the need to use an external shuttle or meeting point. We will send you clear meeting instructions before your arrival, including the confirmed meeting time and exact location inside the port, so you know exactly where to find our team. If your ship’s arrival time changes, we will adjust the meeting time accordingly and remain coordinated with the updated cruise schedule.
Yes. For our shore excursions from San Martin Port, JD Adventure Travel has authorised access to enter the port and collect guests directly inside the terminal area, just a short distance from the ship. This means you do not need to use an external shuttle or travel to a meeting point outside the port. Our representative and vehicle will be waiting at the confirmed collection point inside San Martin Port. Before your arrival, we will send you clear meeting instructions with the exact location and meeting time, adjusted to your ship’s actual arrival schedule when necessary.
We offer both private and small-group shore excursions from San Martin Port, depending on the experience selected. Private tours include dedicated transport and a guide for your party, allowing greater flexibility in pace, sightseeing and the order of visits. Small-group departures are carefully managed and designed specifically around your cruise schedule, with limited numbers to provide a more comfortable and personalised experience than a large coach tour. The service type is clearly indicated on each tour page, and private arrangements can also be requested for couples, families or groups looking for a more flexible day ashore.
If your cruise ship is unable to call at San Martin Port due to weather, operational restrictions or another circumstance beyond your control, please contact us as soon as the change is confirmed. We will review the services affected and apply the relevant cancellation and refund conditions according to your booking. Where possible, we may also help reorganise your arrangements if the ship’s itinerary changes to another suitable port or date. We recommend keeping our contact details available during your cruise so that any unexpected itinerary changes can be handled as quickly as possible.
Yes. Private shore excursions from San Martin Port can be planned around your ship’s arrival time, all-aboard time, interests and preferred pace. Depending on the time available, we can combine experiences such as the Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve, Tambo Colorado, local vineyards, Huacachina or other nearby highlights. We can also create a slower-paced itinerary or a more personalised programme for couples, families and small private groups. Once we know your cruise ship, date, number of passengers and main interests, our team can recommend an itinerary that fits comfortably within your available time in port and includes direct pick-up inside San Martin Port.
Yes, for selected cruise itineraries with sufficient time available in Peru. San Martin Port can serve as the starting point for a carefully coordinated multi-day journey to Cusco and Machu Picchu, using private transfers, domestic flights, rail services and pre-arranged accommodation. These programmes require detailed planning and depend on your ship’s itinerary, available time in port, flight schedules, train services and Machu Picchu entrance availability. Depending on the cruise route, the journey may be arranged with a return to San Martin Port or with rejoining your ship at another scheduled Peruvian port. Before confirming the programme, we review your complete cruise itinerary and coordinate each stage of the journey to ensure the most practical route and sufficient time to rejoin your ship safely.
Yes, for selected cruise itineraries with sufficient time available. San Martin Port can be used as the starting point for a carefully coordinated multi-day journey to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands, involving international flights, domestic connections, private transfers and accommodation. In many cases, this journey is combined with Machu Picchu as part of our Grand Overland Experience, creating a longer programme that connects southern Peru, Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Galápagos Islands before rejoining your cruise at a suitable scheduled port. These programmes require detailed planning and depend on your ship’s itinerary, flight availability, Galápagos entry requirements and the time available between ports. Before confirming the journey, our team reviews the complete cruise schedule and designs the most practical route, including all necessary arrangements to rejoin your ship safely.
For multi-day journeys from San Martin Port involving domestic or international flights, our team plans the itinerary with appropriate time margins and carefully selected connections whenever possible. If a flight is delayed or disrupted, our operations team will review the available alternatives and coordinate with the airline, transport providers and other suppliers to find the most practical solution. This may involve adjusting transfers, changing services or reorganising part of the itinerary, subject to availability. For longer programmes such as Machu Picchu or our Grand Overland Experience combining Peru and the Galápagos, return logistics are carefully coordinated around the cruise itinerary. Because air travel can occasionally be affected by circumstances beyond our control, we strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering flights, delays, missed connections and other unexpected travel disruptions.
