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Ballestas Islands Tour

Humboldt penguins, sea lions and more incredible wildlife await you on the Ballestas Islands! Explore Peru's natural landscapes on this tour from Paracas.

  • 3 hours
  • 8Very good | 119 reviews

Discover Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and a myriad of unique wildlife on the Ballestas Islands! Experience the natural beauty of Peru during this excursion from Paracas.

Ballestas Islands Excursion

At the scheduled time, we will collect you from Paracas and transport you to the local harbor, where a speedboat awaits to embark on an adventure to unveil the breathtaking coastal vistas of the region.

As we navigate along the coastline of the Paracas Peninsula, you will encounter the intriguing Paracas Candelabra, an ancient geoglyph etched into the hills. Can we uncover the mystery behind this iconic shape?

The journey continues as we approach the Ballestas Islands. Here, you will have the opportunity to observe the diverse wildlife, including Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and a variety of sea birds that inhabit the island's cliffs.

Throughout the trip, we will share captivating insights about the diverse habitats and species that thrive in this remarkable ecosystem, such as the reasons guano birds choose this archipelago for nesting and raising their young.

Your boat tour will conclude at the port in Paracas by 10 am, followed by a return trip to your hotel, arriving around 10:30 am.

Pickup Information

This tour includes a convenient pickup service from various accommodations in Paracas: Libertador Luxury, Hotel la Hacienda, Hotel San Agustin, Aranwa Paracas, Hotel Hilton, Gran Palma, Emancipador, Paracas Sunset, Mar Azul, and Gamonal; as well as from the Bus Station.

Itinerary Modifications

Please note that the activity is dependent on weather conditions. Notifications may be provided on the day of the tour. Should the visit to the Ballestas Islands be unfeasible, an alternative trip to the Blancas Islands will be arranged instead.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Transport by bus or minibus depending on group size
  • Speed boat tour from Paracas port to the Ballestas Islands
  • English speaking guide on board

Not included

  • Tickets and tourist tax (16PEN per person)

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Malecón de Paracas, 11550 Paracas, Peru

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