Ballestas Islands Tour

Humboldt penguins, sea lions and more incredible wildlife await you on the Ballestas Islands! Let yourself be enchanted by Peru's natural wonders on this tour from Paracas.

Ballestas Islands Tour

At the selected time, we'll pick you up from Paracas and take you to the local port, where we'll board a speedboat ready to discover the stunning coastal landscapes of the area.

Sailing along the coast of the Paracas Peninsula, we'll be able to see the enigmatic Paracas Candelabra, a pre-historic geoglyph carved into the hillside. Will we be able to decipher the significance of this mysterious shape?

We'll continue our cruise along the coast of the Ballestas Islands themselves. Here you'll be able to see the local wildlife, including sea lions, Humboldt penguins and numerous sea birds which nest in the highest points of the islands.

Along the route, we'll also learn fascinating facts about the wealth of wildlife that inhabit this extraordinary environment, such as why guano birds choose this archipelago to hatch and care for their chicks.

Our boat trip will come to an end back at the port in Paracas at 10 am, and from there we'll take you back to your hotel for around 10:30 am.

Hotel pickup

This excursion includes a pick up service from the main hotels in Paracas: Libertador Luxury, Hotel la Hacienda, Hotel San Agustin, Aranwa Paracas, Hotel Hilton, Gran Palma, Emancipador, Paracas Sunset, Mar Azul and Gamonal; it also includes pickup from the Bus Station.

How does it work?

Join us for an adventure to the Ballestas Islands! This tour allows you to experience the unique wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of this region. The tour operates daily, with specific departures arranged at the time of booking.

Included:
Speedboat trip to the Ballestas Islands.Hotel pickup from selected locations in Paracas.Experienced guide providing insights about the wildlife.

Not included:
Food and drinks during the tour.Gratuities for the guide.

Meeting point:

You will be picked up from your hotel in Paracas between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, depending on the location of your accommodation.

Changes to the itinerary

The activity is subject to weather conditions. You may be notified of this on the day of the activity. In the event that the Ballestas Islands part of the activity can't be done on the same day, you'll be able to visit the Blancas Islands instead.