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15 Ballestas Islands Tours in Paracas to Build a Day Around

23 tours  ·  from $15

The 15 best ballestas islands tours in Paracas you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

From Paracas: Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve - From hotel pickup to the Paracas pier
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From Paracas: Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve

1.Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 356 reviews · 5 hours · from $60Our pick

From Paracas, ride a speedboat to Ballestas Islands with an English-Spanish guide, then explore Paracas National Reserve by van. You’ll see sea lions, penguins, seabirds, the Candelabro, Playa Roja, and Lagunillas Beach. Guides such as Olenka and Pablo are known for making the reserve tour personal and informative.

“the tour was well planning and very effective in schedule. the tour to ballestas was wonderful!”

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Paracas: Ballestas Islands Morning Boat Tour - Meeting the boat at Muelle El Chaco
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Paracas: Ballestas Islands Morning Boat Tour

2.Ballestas Islands Morning Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

From Muelle El Chaco, you’ll cruise to El Candelabro and the Ballestas Islands with an English or Spanish guide. Expect sea lions, Humboldt penguins, seabirds, rock formations, life jackets, and a covered speedboat. Guides such as Daphne and Mario are especially helpful at spotting wildlife.

“Daphne and Mario were spectacular. Both very helpful in locating wildlife and to show us anything we may be missing. At first we were listening and they found us! Great English language too. Very personable. very organized and even chairs to sit on while waiting for the tour. The wildlife was phenomenal. The rock formations were more than we expected. This tour is priceless. Thank you so much. The boat was clean and each seat had a vibrant life jacket on it. . The drive out was well controlled. TheyThe boat is covered. Great viewing opportunity.”

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Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve from Paracas - The Candelabro Appears Before the Wildlife
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Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve from Paracas

3.Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve from Paracas

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 228 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

Start with a boat ride past the Candelabro geoglyph to see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and seabirds. After free time in El Chaco, ride through Paracas National Reserve to La Catedral, Playa Roja, a flamingo overlook, and Lagunillas Beach. English and Spanish guides lead the day.

“El tour se divide en 2 partes: primero fuimos en speedboat a las Islas Ballestas, donde vimos pingüinos y lobos marinos y El Candelabro. Tras volver a Paracas, nos recogieron para la segunda parte a la Reserva Natural de Paracas, donde hicimos paradas en varios spots para ver el paisaje. En la penúltima parada había opción de bañarse en el mar y en la última podías comer en un restaurante frente al mar. El tiempo para la parada de la comida fue muy limitado, debería ser algo más de tiempo. Andrea, la chica de la agencia fue muy amable con nosotros en todo momento, gracias!”

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From Paracas: Ballestas Islands tour all Inclusive - The first speedboat ride and port views
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From Paracas: Ballestas Islands tour all Inclusive

4.Ballestas Islands tour all Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

Take a two-hour eco-friendly motorboat trip from Paracas to the Candelabro geoglyph and Ballestas Islands. You’ll see Humboldt penguins, sea lions, seabirds, and dramatic rock formations with an English or Spanish guide. Lucio has earned special praise for clear, enthusiastic guiding.

“It was incredible. Everything worked perfectly well and Lucio, our guide, was amazing! He is clearly passionate about his job and loves the Island. His English is also very good!”

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From Lima: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sunset Day Trip - The 4 a.m. start from Miraflores
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From Lima: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sunset Day Trip

5.Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sunset Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 113 reviews · 17 hours · from $65

Join an English- or Spanish-speaking guide from Lima for a 17-hour day covering Paracas, the Ballestas Islands, a pisco winery, and Huacachina. Expect sea lions, penguins, desert buggies, beginner sandboarding, sunset views, and a very early start.

“Wonderful experience. Great value for the money. would do it over and over again. Best tour ever!”

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2-Hour Tour to the Ballestas Islands from Puerto San Martín - Around the Ballestas Islands with sea lions and seabirds
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2-Hour Tour to the Ballestas Islands from Puerto San Martín

6.2-Hour Tour to the Ballestas Islands from Puerto San Martín

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

From Puerto San Martín, you’ll ride a covered speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, stopping first at the Candelabra geoglyph. A guide explains its size, materials, and possible origin before you continue to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, pelicans, boobies, crabs, and other seabirds.

“Besides the very confusing information about the pick up location and time, we enjoyed the trip itself very much.”

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Ballestas island & Paracas reserve from PISCO CRUISESHIP TERMINAL - Wildlife Watching Without False Promises
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Ballestas island & Paracas reserve from PISCO CRUISESHIP TERMINAL

7.Ballestas island & Paracas reserve from PISCO CRUISESHIP TERMINAL

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

From San Martín Port, your English-speaking guide takes you by modern bus and speedboat to the Ballestas Islands, then across Paracas Reserve. Look for sea lions, Humboldt penguins, seabirds, fossils, red beaches, and the Candelabra geoglyph. Guides such as Olenka and Brenda are praised for clear, friendly commentary.

“The company that ran the trip said that they had emailed us to start the trip at 8:00am instead of 9:15 which. Trip was not organized well.”

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Ballestas Islands Group Tour from Paracas - What the two-hour schedule really feels like
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Ballestas Islands Group Tour from Paracas

8.Ballestas Islands Group Tour from Paracas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

From Paracas, you’ll take a shared speedboat to the Candelabra and Ballestas Islands for sea lions, seabirds, penguins, caves, and coastal views. An English and Spanish-speaking guide leads the trip, with hotel pickup and drop-off offered. Expect about two hours on the water, weather permitting.

“If you can manage a day trip to Paracas island, this is something you must do. The island has rock formation and many bird/animals, it is a highlight of the trip to Peru. However there is a 16 Sole per person undisclosed charge at the port, you will have to pay it yourself. Actually there are many boats departure from the port, if you can manage to get the port yourself, you do not need to buy tour and your time will be more flexible.”

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Ballestas Islands from San Martin Port CRUISESHIP TERMINAL - The Candelabra geoglyph on Paracas Peninsula
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Ballestas Islands from San Martin Port CRUISESHIP TERMINAL

9.Ballestas Islands from San Martin Port CRUISESHIP TERMINAL

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Meet your guide at San Martín Port at 9:15 a.m., ride to Paracas, then take a speedboat past the Candelabra geoglyph to the Ballestas Islands. Expect English or Spanish commentary, sea lions, seabirds, possible Humboldt penguins, caves, and a group of up to 40 people.

“An amazing tour, with a wonderful guide. Brenda is an absolute treasure. We only booked less than 24 hours ago. To have missed out on this experience would have been a travesty. We will return to Peru.”

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Paracas: Ballestas Island & Nature Reserve all inclusive - Hotel pickup keeps the morning simple
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Paracas: Ballestas Island & Nature Reserve all inclusive

10.Ballestas Island & Nature Reserve all inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 5h 30m · from $60

You’ll cruise to Ballestas Islands with an English or Spanish guide, look for sea lions, seabirds, and Humboldt penguins, then explore Paracas Reserve by private vehicle. Guides such as Lucio, Manuel, and Alberto lead the reserve portion, with stops at Playa Roja, Lagunillas, and coastal viewpoints.

“Highly recommend this tour. The first part is a group Ballestas Island Tour and the second part a private tour of the Nature Reserve. Lucio our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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From Paracas: Ballestas Island Cruise & Paracas Reserve Tour - The Candelabro, a mystery cut into the peninsula
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From Paracas: Ballestas Island Cruise & Paracas Reserve Tour

11.Ballestas Island Cruise & Paracas Reserve Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · from $55

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Las Adventure in Paracas for a group speedboat ride to Ballestas, a stop at the Candelabro, and a drive through Paracas National Reserve. See penguins, sea lions, pelicans, Playa Roja, and Lagunillas Beach before transport to Huacachina or Ica.

“L'esperienza è stata molto ben organizzata e molto gradita. I trasporti, le guide, l'organizzazione...tutto davvero apprezzato! Inoltre tutti sono stati di una gentilezza incredibile!”

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Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis Half-Day Tour - El Candelabro and the mystery on the hill
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Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis Half-Day Tour

12.Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Oasis Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $118

Start at Paracas Harbor by speedboat for the Ballestas Islands and El Candelabro, then visit an Ica vineyard, museum, cathedral, and Huacachina Oasis. Your English, Spanish, or Italian guide handles the private drive, tasting, and dune time. Expect a full day, despite the five-hour listing.

“We had an amazing day! We loved our tour guides and they made sure everything was perfect for us. They were very kind, informative, and accommodating. Highly recommend using them!”

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From Lima: Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Island - ENGL / ESPA - Ballestas Island by boat
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From Lima: Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Island – ENGL / ESPA

13.Huacachina Oasis & Ballestas Island – ENGL / ESPA

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $59

Leave Miraflores early for a full-day trip to Ballestas Island and Huacachina. You’ll cruise past sea lions, penguins, and seabirds, taste Peruvian Pisco at Nieto winery, then ride a dune buggy and sandboard. Guide Danna has earned special praise for her warm, engaging explanations.

“A unique experience that I recommend 100%. Our guide was Danna and she made the experience even better. He conveyed to us the love he feels for his country and explained everything to us brilliantly. The entire Huacachina part was super fun and the Paracas part was very enjoyable.”

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From Lima: Ballestas Islands, Huacachina with buggy Economic - The pre-dawn start from Miraflores
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From Lima: Ballestas Islands, Huacachina with buggy Economic

14.Ballestas Islands, Huacachina with buggy Economic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 17 hours · from $95

Leave Lima before dawn for a speedboat ride past sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and the Candelabro, then visit a pisco winery near Ica before racing across Huacachina’s dunes by buggy. English and Spanish guides, including Miguel Ángel and Mayer, lead this long but action-packed day.

“Passeio perfeito. Créditos também para o Guia Miguel Ângelo que além de informar e conduzir bem, era uma simpatia.”

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From San Martin Port: Ballestas Island & Paracas Reserve - Two hours around the Ballestas Islands
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From San Martin Port: Ballestas Island & Paracas Reserve

15.From San Martin Port: Ballestas Island & Paracas Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $74

From San Martin Port, ride to El Chaco for a speedboat trip around the Ballestas Islands, then tour Paracas National Reserve by road. You will see sea lions, Humboldt penguins, seabirds, the Candelabro, Red Beach, Lagunillas, and the remains of the Cathedral with Spanish and English guiding.

“Pick up was prompt from our cruise ship. The queues for the boat trip were very busy & a little chaotic although we did end up with a guide who spoke English after being passed to several people. The islands were excellent and the boat did a good tour so we saw plenty of wildlife with good narrative. The Paracas nature reserve tour was good , a nice length and fabulous desert scenery. Our driver really only spoke Spanish so it was not easy to get much detailed information but he was very friendly and took some great photos of us.”

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