Tour Ballestas

The Tour to the Ballestas Islands begins at the craft and tourist dock of El Chaco. We will board our boat with 02 outboard motors that will take us to the wonderful Ballestas Islands, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast, where we will observe sea lions, silly birds, pelicans, penguins and other seabirds. Definitely the highlight of the Tour to the Ballestas Islands are the sea lions or sea lions who steal everyone's attention due to their curious behavior (they sleep, "pose for the cameras", or simply socialize and live without problems since occupy the top of the food chain in the area without natural predators).

This is the perfect tour for those wishing to be close to nature from Pisco, knowing thousands of species in their own natural habitat. The tour consists in two views, Paracas Peninsula and Ballestas Islands.

If your cruise dock at San Martin Port, don't miss this great opportunity and visit the Ballestas Islands . This tour is for all visitors who are landing at San Martin Port where you can enjoy a half day trip around the beautiful Islands. You will be able to spot thousands of marine species such as, penguins, sea lions, sea birds, dolphins and many other species.

Visiting the Ballestas Islands and meeting the Humbold penguins, wolves and more. Wine and pisco tasting and then head to live one of the best experiences in the Huacachina desert, between speed and adrenaline we will end the day with an imposing lagoon observed from above for the best photos!

We will carry out all our tourist tour with our tourist mobilities with reclining seats, music and with a bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout the trip, providing a special service until your return from the starting point or the hotel. You and your companions will live an unforgettable adventure with all our Peruvian tradition.

This is the perfect tour for those wishing to be close to nature, knowing thousands of species in their own natural habitat. The tour consists in two views, The Candelabra and Ballestas Islands. This tour is no for cruise ship passenger arriving at San Martin Port.

We meet at our office or pick up from your hotel and escort you to Paracas tourist dock named "Marina Turística". This is two-hour round-trip tour of Peru's most famous islands lets you enjoy magnificent rocks formations sculpted by nature and is home of Humboldt penguins, south Americans sea lions and a multitude of marine birds. and we will have previous stop to see the enigmatig geoglyph name Chandelier or Cactus, similar to Nazca Lines, that is located at Northest of Peninsula of Paracas. Our yacht services are insured and registered with all appropriate agencies as mandated by law and sail now an environmentally responsible manner with our eco-friendly motorized boat.

Get ready for a complete adventure in Ica and its surroundings! In addition to the excitement of the Huacachina dunes, your trip includes a visit to the stunning Ballestas Islands, in the beautiful Paracas National Reserve. Here you will embark on an exciting boat tour around the islands, where you will witness Peru's incredible marine biodiversity. As you sail through the crystal-clear waters, you will be able to admire colonies of playful sea lions resting on the rocks, seabirds such as Humboldt penguins, and thousands of seagulls, pelicans, and boobies that make this place their home. Also, don't miss the iconic Candelabro, an enigmatic figure carved in the sand that dominates the coast and whose origin is still a mystery. Book now and combine the best of the desert, ocean, and adventure in one spectacular adrenaline-filled trip!

With this tour you will be able to live a unique experience in your life because in Ballestas Islands you will observe a wide variety of animals that are currently in danger of extinction such as Humboldt penguins, sea lions and occasionally dolphins, starfish, among others. In addition, we will visit "El Candelabro", a large enigmatic figure drawn in the sand with an origin similar to the lines found in Nazca.

Come to Paracas and enjoy the tour of Ballestas Islands Tour and its marine fauna in a fantastic excursion by speedboat, you will also see a mystery symbol called Candelabro which was carved in the cliff of the Paracas peninsula centuries ago by an unknown tribe. Paracas has approximately 5000 dwellr and has a hot climate has a desert geography, rocky, sandy, with a contrast of colors for the minerals found there and its beautiful beaches to enjoy a relaxing bath in the Pacific Ocean; in the peninsula of Paracas also a civilization was developed 2500 years ago behind which bears the name The Paracas Culture this civilization developed in the textile in its famous Paracas mantles this culture also performed the cranial trepanaciones, the lengthening of heads (long heads), Paracas and its peninsula is a coastal desert unique in the entire coast of Peru therefore it is considered as a National Reserve of Paracas a place protected by the Ministry of the Environment.

Contemplate the natural beauty of Peru Ballestas Islands Tour by speedboat. – Visit the stunning region often referred to as the "Galapagos of Peru" – Admire the groups of thousands of sea lions and penguins of the Ballestas Islands

Experience the beauty of the Candelabro, a famous geoglyph. Its large dimensions and its design on the sand allow you to distinguish a relationship with the lines. Then we continue to the Ballestas Islands where you will see rock formations, surrounded by sea lions, Humboldt penguins, birds and different marine species. .

Take a boat trip to see the impressive archipelago of the Ballestas Islands. On this tour we will discover the landscapes of the Paracas National Reserve, one of the most outstanding environmental spaces in western Peru. You can't miss it!

Live the magic of the Ballestas Islands Tour with us! Get to know its tourist pier and the marine fauna that surrounds this unique natural attraction. The Ballestas Islands Tour welcomes you! Known as the Galapagos of Peru, or the" Galapagos of Poor". Yet, they are a fantastic wildlife destination: you probably would not expect to see penguins in Peru – yet they are there, sitting along sea lions and cormorants; swimming with dolphins and (depending on the season) even whales.

Explore the stunning Ballestas Islands by boat and get impressed of the amazing ecosystem of this magic place. The tour to the Balletas Islands in Paracas will take you to admire beautiful islands situated in the Pacific Ocean with a unique marine wildlife. Discover this wonder of the nature with us!

With us, you are 100% sure that your reservation is done hand in hand. We offer instant email confirmation, and we have live slots. Ballestas Islands Tour • 07:40 a.m. approx. Pick up from the hotel or Paracas bus terminal – transfer to the pier • 08:00 a.m. Ballestas Islands Tour.- We will board our boat with 02 outboard motors that will take us to the wonderful Ballestas Islands, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast, where you will observe sea lions, booby birds, pelicans, penguins and other seabirds. • 10:00 a.m. return of the tour * Transfer to your Hotel or Paracas bus terminal

An experience for passengers who visit us on CRUISE, our guide will explain the history of Candelabro and then we continue to the Ballestas Islands to see the home of sea lions, Humboldt penguins and an impressive variety of guano birds.

This experience is for travelers seeking adventure at sea who have limited time on their trip and is perfect to include in each itinerary or for clients who come by cruise ship from Puerto San Martin and we can pick them up at the shuttle disembarkation point. bus in Paracas town, in this second most visited tourist destination after Machu Picchu, where you will be surprised by its natural beauty, archaeological and cultural history of a pre-Inca civilization that developed with the same name Paracas – Destination Paracas Peru

Without a doubt, one of the star activities in the area. Its creation dates from 1975 and receives the figure of 100 thousand annual visitors. The Reserve is located in the most desert area of the coast of Peru, and at the same time it is located in one of the richest maritime areas with cold water currents. For nature lovers, this is a place they cannot miss. You can find birds such as pelicans, tendrils, parihuanas, Arctic chorlos, Peruvian potoyunco or Humboldt Penguins; mammals such as chusco or bufeo; fish such as stripe or pampanito; or other fascinating animals like the muimuy, the gecko or the leatherback turtles. But not only that, through tours in Paracas you can discover the magic of “El Candelabro”, a 120-meter geoglyph, as well as the remains of the imposing rock formation of “The Cathedral”.

Contemplate the beauty of two natural treasures of Peru Ballestas Islands Tour by speedboat and Paracas National Reserve Tour. – Visit the stunning region often referred to as the "Galapagos of Peru" – Admire the groups of thousands of sea lions and penguins of the Ballestas Islands – Explore the dream world of the Paracas National Reserve Gaze out at the ocean from an inhospitable desert.