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Paracas: Ballestas Islands Guided Boat Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Eco-friendly boat ride from Paracas
- View the mysterious Paracas Candelabra
- Close encounter with sea lions
- Spot Humboldt penguins in their habitat
- Thousands of seabirds over unique rock formations
Activity location
- Ica
- Ica, Ica, Peru
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Lt 8, Gral. Don José de San Martin, Av. Los Libertadores Mz C, Paracas 11550, Perú | At the meeting point, you will find our office, which you can easily identify thanks to the sign displaying the name of our company, Ballestas Paradise, along with the inscription "meeting point." If you feel disoriented, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp.
- Paracas, Ica, Peru
What's included, what's not
- Tickets (approximately $5)
What's included What's included - Eco-friendly boat
What's included What's included - English- and Spanish-speaking guide
What's included What's included - Safety gear
What's included What's included - Life jackets (for all ages)
What's included What's included - Luggage storage service available at the meeting point
What's included What's included - Transfer from Hotel/Bus Station to office (Optional)
What's included What's included
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Pets
- Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People prone to seasickness, Pregnant women
What you can expect
Discover the Ballestas Islands – Nature’s Wild Side
Your adventure kicks off at our office in Paracas, where you can safely leave your belongings if you want to travel light. From there, we’ll head straight to the buzzing port, where you’ll meet your bilingual guide—your partner in crime for the next couple of hours. Before boarding, you’ll get some quick pro tips to make the most of the ride.
Once aboard our eco-friendly speedboat, we’ll cruise into the mysterious Paracas Bay. The first showstopper? The legendary Paracas Candelabra, a 120-meter geoglyph carved into the desert hillside. Its origins are a complete mystery—some say pirates, others talk about ancient cultures, and yes, there are even wild theories about aliens. Either way, it’s the perfect “wow moment” to kick off the tour.
Then it’s time for the real stars of Paracas: the Ballestas Islands, often called the “Peruvian Galápagos.” Here, wildlife takes center stage. Watch sea lions chilling on the rocks, penguins waddling around like they’re late for a meeting, and thousands of seabirds flying overhead—guanays, boobies, pelicans, tendrils, and more. Our guide will spill all the best stories about the islands, their history, and why they’re so important for biodiversity in this part of the world.
As the tour wraps up, enjoy the ride back to port with the salty breeze on your face and unbeatable coastal views around you. Perfect moment to snap those last pics for your feed. By the time we dock, you’ll be leaving with a memory card full of shots, lungs full of sea air, and one unforgettable adventure checked off your bucket list.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Ica
- Ica, Ica, Peru
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Lt 8, Gral. Don José de San Martin, Av. Los Libertadores Mz C, Paracas 11550, Perú | At the meeting point, you will find our office, which you can easily identify thanks to the sign displaying the name of our company, Ballestas Paradise, along with the inscription "meeting point." If you feel disoriented, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp.
- Paracas, Ica, Peru