Ballestas Islands: Wildlife and Scenic Wonders
4.2
14 Ratings
Paracas

Experience the unique and incomparable beauty of Paracas! Explore the Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve, Candelabro, and more. Don’t miss this unforgettable tour!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ica - 06:30 a.m.: The tour begins with pick-up from hotels or a designated meeting point in Ica.
  • Islas Ballestas - 08:30 a.m.: Departing from Paracas Pier, the boat trip to the Ballestas Islands offers the chance to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and a variety of birds in their natural environment.
  • The Chandelier - During the boat…
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What's Included
  • Visit to the Paracas National Reserve
  • Motorboat Tour to the Ballestas Islands
  • Tour guide throughout the tour
  • Pick up from central hotels in Ica or Paracas
  • Tourist transport (return)
  • Life jacket during sailing
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Tourist taxes, Ica
Additional Information

BALLESTAS ISLANDS + Paracas National Reserve + Candelabra
Tour Commencement:
Guests will be picked up from their hotel or a designated meeting point in Ica or Paracas to begin the tour.
First Stop: Ballestas Islands
Upon arrival at El Chaco Pier, guests will board a boat to explore the Ballestas Islands. The tour includes viewing the…

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Location
Playa Chaco
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.2
(14 Ratings)
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Stay58817589384
Dec 18, 2025
Great time in the Islas Ballestas and Paracas! - I had a great experience on this trip. We started being picked up in ICA/Huacachina to be transported to the port for the Islas Ballestas boat tour. The Islas Ballestas were incredible and beautiful! The guide on the boat was great - he shared an impressive amount of knowledge about the islands and the animals in Spanish and English. He and his assistant were quick to offer to take pictures for the passengers on the passengers' cell phones. They also offered to take pictures of passengers and print it on a stylized background for a small fee. The national park was impressive as well. The guide was great. At one point there was the opportunity to swim at one of the beaches. I thought it would be too cold, but I did go swimming and I am so glad that I dove in! A great experience overall.
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Cristiamo220
Oct 2, 2024
Wonderful experience - We took a lot of pictures and were delighted with it we could appreciate how wonderful this place was. Thank you so much ♡
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Leandromanuelh
Jul 24, 2024
Our tour of the crossbow islands and beaches - Excellent service, we loved the scenery, the guidance, very good treatment of the staff and information as we met. We managed to take great photos, thanks to the agency, very nice ica to know.
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Michol2023
Jul 24, 2024
Aventure paracas - It was incredible to visit the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, a wonderful experience, without much to comment, highly recommended!
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Elizabethdelrosarioc
Apr 12, 2024
Fun vacation with the family. - Nice experience visiting the Ballestas Islands 😍, we have seen the sea lions, the penguins; My family had a great time. I hope to return soon 🤩 thank you.
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Lusienys
Apr 10, 2024
Paracas experience - An unmatched experience. Super grateful for the treatment, the service. I recommend them. I loved it, very good service
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Wotorresr
Jun 23, 2023
Excellent tourist destination - The landscapes, the views and the contrast of colors between the desert and the sea make the view simply indescribable, which feels like the end of the world, but also like the beginning of it.
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T2887mhmarkn
Jun 28, 2025
Wet Wet Wet! Lovely views - The view of the wildlife ( birds and sea lions mainly) were great. The ride was very wet. Lots of sea spray. Recommend wearing rainwear and rain pants. Waterproof hat and protect your backpack with the rain cover. Had to keep my camera in a zip lock bag and use it only when the boat is not moving when viewing close to the islands. The sand storms were really blowing in the Paracas reserve that the views were foggy and sand was in your eyes, ears and nose. A neck buff would have been good. This was in late June. Weather was clear but windy. Most of the tour was in Spanish but you just need to follow the excited pointing gestures to know which side to look. I happen to have the right gear ( was not forewarned by the guide). Some were drenched and cold, but were still smiling throughout.
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Saraba85
Jul 5, 2024
Nice visit - Nice visit overall. However, communication was average. They picked us up 30 minutes in advance and 3 of them contacted us to tell us to hurry, that they could not wait... at 6:30 in the morning. Otherwise, after asking the company, we were told they were taking us back to the same place, but we were left in Ica where we had to take a taxi (30 PEN) back to the hotel.
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Dorineb54
Aug 7, 2023
You should avoid and find a tour directly at Ica ! - You should avoid and find a tour directly at Ica ! The organisation was very bad, the agency told us 7:00am for the pick up but they were here at 5:50. The bus was very old and uncomfortable. And the boat tour is only in spanish. For the lunch, for sure not comprise in the trip price, the only option was a very expansive restaurant. Despite this very bad organisation and VERY expensive price, the activities were good with the boat tour and then the reserve visit.
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