Ballestas Islands Boat Tour: Explore Wildlife Sanctuary on Peruvian Coast

Embark on a thrilling boat tour to the Ballestas Islands, a wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast. Observe sea lions, silly birds, pelicans, penguins, and other seabirds in their natural habitat.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Chandelier - We stop after navigating 10 minutes to be able to carefully appreciate a northern point of the Paracas peninsula. Where you can look at, photograph and film the Chandelier where the tour guide will briefly explain about the measurements, materials from the area and their possible origin.
  • Islas Ballestas - The navigation…
What's Included
  • Lifejacket
  • Official Tourism Guide
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Entrance fee to Ballestas Islands Adult: 16 Soles (USD 4.20 approx.), Child: 8 soles (USD 2.10 approx.)
Additional Information

The journey to Ballestas Islands starts from El Chaco’s artisan and tourist pier. Our sea vessel carrying 02 outboard engines will shuttle us to the amazing Ballestas Islands, home to the most significant wildlife refuge on Peru’s coastline, where a variety of marine creatures such as sea lions, goofy birds, pelicans, penguins, and other oceanic birds…

Location
Travel agency Paracas Explorer
We will meet at our office 30 minutes in advance, to go to the dock to board. It is a 2-minute walk away.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Alex_r
Dec 20, 2024
Great value for money with amazing wildlife - Saw some amazing wildlife, penguins, sea lions, birds and a beautiful island. Great value for money, try to get there early and get a seat at the front of the boat!
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Pamela_m
Dec 16, 2024
Sea lions galore! - The guide was professional and knowledgeable about the animals and we were blessed to see lots of sea lions and penguins that day. We also saw a sea turtle! The guide explained how the local government is actively protecting the wildlife in Ballestas Island which was interesting . It was a relaxing boat ride, and seeing the animals up close was a treat!
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Paolaparrap22
Dec 15, 2024
Highly recommended - An amazing tour. We made Ballestas Islands plus the National Reserve. Always with the accompaniment of the guide who answered all our questions and was very friendly. The landscapes are wonderful. At the Reserve we did the private tour because we were with a baby. It was the best, we had more time to be on the beach, enjoy the views and have a guide who explained everything. Highly recommended Paracas Explorer.
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Annadesantis69
Dec 4, 2024
GREAT experience - Paracas Explorer was a great company to work with! They were so quick and helpful to respond to my questions on Whatsapp. The guide on the boat was very knowledgeable and spoke great English. We saw sea lions, penguins and birds! Great experience!
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Wendy_j
Nov 29, 2024
Wildlife spotting exhilarating boat trip - From start to finish this was a wonderful trip. An exhilarating ride across the bay to the islands. We saw nazcas lines, seals, seal lions, penguins, pelicans and a huge variety of sea birds. Excellent guide. Definitely would recommend.
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703murilom
Nov 23, 2024
We love it! - It was very cool! See the cliffs of Paracas, the Candelabro and especially the Ballestas Islands, we saw birds, sea lions, sea stars and penguins. I recommend.
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U7806ddjoanr
Nov 19, 2024
Beautiful views and excellent service! - The guide was passionate about teaching us all of their culture and the reason why Islas Ballestas are so important for Peru economy. Also, he was so kind and friendly. Luckily, we were able to see some marine lions and penguins.
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216christophw
Nov 15, 2024
Great guide - great experience - An amazing experience and a super guided tour. The guide spoke very good English and the tour to the islands was a great experience
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Asenb725
Nov 23, 2024
An Adequate Experience - The mass gathering didn't make for any individualized approach towards the needs of tourists, but was convivial enough to warrant a recommendation, nonetheless. The trip length and steering angles adopted for viewing the islands and fauna were sufficient, and the tour guide's narration sufficed for almost everything in need of explanation. It was all adequate.
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Margaret_f
Dec 16, 2024
Okay. - Language barrier. We were charged online as well as cash for our tour. Plus another charge for the ride around the reserve and another for a boarding pass. Do a 28 dollar excursion wound up costing us 53 dollars.
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