Ballestas Islands Tour: Encounter Wildlife in Their Natural Habitat from Pisco

This tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts starting from Pisco, offering the opportunity to observe countless species thriving in their natural environment. The excursion includes visits to both the Paracas Peninsula and the Ballestas Islands.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza de Armas de Pisco - The tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Pisco to the Marina Turistica where you will board our speedboat to begin our adventure to the stunning Ballestas Islands (group service - all with mask and faceshield).
    On the way you’ll stop at the Paracas Peninsula to see the enigmatic figure of the Candelabro, stunning…
What's Included
  • Exciting speedboat journey to Ballestas Islands
  • Safety ensured with provided life jackets
  • Guided tour with bilingual English/Spanish guide
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off from hotel/house or bus station in Pisco
  • Inclusive of all activities in the itinerary
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • 16 soles entrance per person
  • All fees and/or taxes
Location
Pisco
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sue_o
Dec 23, 2024
Wonderful trip - They picked us up right off the ship’s gangway! Boat was nice, seats were comfy. Bring a coat, it was cold even in December.
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Roberta_c
Dec 19, 2024
Jose and his crew were... - Jose and his crew were amazing!! Great attention to detail. I would never hesitate to book with them again.
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Deb_l
Dec 16, 2024
Highly recommend 5 stars - A fabulous couple of hours to visit the island so many birds and to see the penguins and sea lions so close up was the icing on the cake… the whole process of booking etc was effortless, the guide excellent, a very comfortable boat and a wonderful shore excursion from the ship, communication was of a high standard, I highly recommend
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Cynthia_p
Dec 16, 2024
Ballestas Island - The communication from the tour operator was excellent. We had a great time. Great tour! Pick up was flawless.
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Barbara_y
Dec 16, 2024
Great excursion - Amazing experience. Boat pilot was very skilled and got up and close to the wildlife in very choppy conditions. Last minute booking was handled easily via chat. Will use Viator again.
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Linda_k
Dec 16, 2024
Ballestas from Paracas AMAZING! - We had a wonderful tour with JD Adventures. Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable. From booking through to the day of tour the level of communication with/from the tour provider was exceptional. Though our cruise company said no outside tour companies were allowed in the port we were assured pickup would be at the port and it was. Thank you JD Adventures for a memorable day in Paracas and the Ballestas.
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Jeri_b
Dec 15, 2024
Fantastic - First of all, our tour guides were fantastic. They shared so much information , beginning when we got on the bus to take us to Paracus. Once we boarded the speedboat, our driver (captain?) was excellent. He knew where all the animals were located and made sure to slowly turn the boat around so that all sides were able to take some great photos. Overall, a wonderful trip and would highly recommend this experience.
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Curt_w
Nov 27, 2024
Super fun experience - This trip turned out to be one of my favorites of our 17-night cruise. We took the speedboat out with about 30 people, all safely fitted with life vests. We jetted out to Ballastas Island and saw seas lions playing and resting, a few Peruvian Penguins, many Boobies, plus colorful crabs and starfish. Gorgeous land and seascapes too. It was a little breezy but who cares? Great narrative by our guide and a super fun trip. Extra points for a few fun hours spent at the tourist town of Paracas. Excellent food and drink there. Would do this again for sure.
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John_l
Dec 16, 2024
Bird island boat tour - The boat tour was excellent and do beautiful. We especially liked seeing the penguins and the sea lions close up.
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Barbarella
Aug 4, 2024
Well worth the trip. - Our guides were waiting for us at the port and very organised in getting us to the speedboat for our trip to Ballestas Island. The boat was comfortable and the ride across great. We saw penguins, sea lions, vultures and other birds. We also got to see the Candelabra and then it was back to shore. We strolled around the markets and had lunch in one of the many cafes/restaurants. The shuttle to the port was available close by. The tour guide was able to answer any questions we had.
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