LIMA - ICA

Ballestas Islands by Boat penguins and sea lions in one day

  • Full Day
  • Easy difficulty
  • Max 12 people
DURATION
Full Day
MAX ALTITUDE
Sea level
BEST TIME
All year round

FROM $79 / person

THE EXPERIENCE

What makes it special to this trip

One day from Lima to the Ballestas Islands: the Candelabra, sea lions, Humboldt penguins and guano birds by boat, inside the Paracas National Reserve.

  • Dawn departure from Lima to Paracas
  • The Candelabra, a giant geoglyph in the sand
  • Boat ride through the Ballestas Islands
  • Sea lions, Humboldt penguins and guano birds
  • The rocky arches of the islands

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM

The route, step by step

This is how the day unfolds, hour by hour, with everything you'll do and where.

  1. DAY 1

    Lima – Paracas – Ballestas Islands – Lima

    At 05:00 am we begin the journey from Lima to Paracas (approx. 3.5 hours). On arrival, we head to El Chaco port and board the boat for the approximately 2-hour ride through the Ballestas Islands: along the way we see the mysterious Candelabra, a giant figure carved in the sand in the style of the Nazca Lines. On the islands we will see colonies of sea lions, boobies, pelicans, Humboldt penguins and other seabirds among the rocky arches. After the boat ride, free lunch in Paracas and return to Lima in the afternoon, arriving around 18:00–19:00. End of our services.

    • Sea level

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need, no surprises

The tour includes

  • Round-trip transportation from Lima.
  • Boat ride to the Ballestas Islands.
  • Professional bilingual guide.
  • Entrance to the attractions.
  • Permanent assistance.

Not included

  • Lunch.
  • Reserve tourist fee (USD 5).
  • Tips.

GALLERY

The tour in pictures

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How demanding is the tour?

It is easy difficulty: you travel by bus and boat, with no walking. The boat ride lasts about 2 hours and it is recommended to bring a windbreaker.

Why do we leave so early?

The trip from Lima to Paracas takes about 3.5 hours and the boats to the islands depart in the morning, when the sea is calmer and the animals are more active.

What will I see at the Ballestas Islands?

Sea lion colonies, Humboldt penguins, boobies, cormorants, pelicans and the Candelabra geoglyph along the way.

How many people are in the group?

We work with small groups: Max 12 people. The boat to the islands is shared with other travelers.

What does the price include?

It includes round-trip transportation from Lima, boat ride, bilingual guide and entrance tickets. It does not include lunch or the Reserve fee (USD 5).

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