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✓ 2026-08-11| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paracas: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Wildlife WatchingOur pick | US$ 20 p.p. | US$ 20 | 2h | 4.81★ · 376 | free | +US$ 5 on site |
| Ballestas Islands tour: Penguins & sea lions from ParacasBest value | US$ 20 p.p. | US$ 20 | 2h | 4.77★ · 22 | free | — |
| Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve Day Trip: See the Candelabra geoglyph | US$ 34 p.p. | US$ 34 | 7h | 4.08★ · 37 | free | +US$ 8 on site |
| Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve tour from Paracas | US$ 59 p.p. | US$ 59 | 7h | 4.38★ · 16 | free | +US$ 11 on site |
| Ballestas Islands & Paracas: Cruise Port Day Tour PickupTop rated | US$ 100 p.p. | US$ 100 | 4h 30m | 4.66★ · 87 | free | +US$ 7 on site |
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 20–US$ 100 (median US$ 34). With an extra fee to pay on site: 4 of 5. With 100+ reviews: 1 of 5.
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Paracas: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Wildlife WatchingYou’ll speed out from Paracas past the mysterious Candelabro geoglyph before reaching the Ballestas Islands by boat with your guide. Watch sea lions nap and bark just meters away, spot Humboldt penguins among noisy seabirds, and feel ocean spray on your face. It’s loud and lively—and you might find yourself smiling at something you can’t quite explain.
Ballestas Islands tour: Penguins & sea lions from ParacasA 2-hour boat tour from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands, a marine sanctuary where you observe Humboldt penguins, sea lions, and occasionally dolphins in their natural habitat. The route includes a stop at El Candelabro, an enigmatic geoglyph on the Paracas Peninsula, before heading to the islands. A live guide in English or Spanish narrates both stops, and lifejackets are provided. Entrance fees to the islands and the geoglyph are paid separately at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see both the Candelabro geoglyph and the Ballestas Islands wildlife in a single morning or afternoon outing, rather than booking them separately.
Ballestas Islands & Paracas: Cruise Port Day Tour PickupYou’ll feel Peru’s wild coast up close: salty air on a speedboat past sea lions and penguins at Ballestas Islands, then quiet desert views in Paracas Reserve with a local guide. Pickup right at San Martín Port makes it simple—you just step off your ship and go. Expect real wildlife moments and those odd silences only found far from crowds.
Ballestas Islands & Paracas Reserve Day Trip: See the Candelabra geoglyphA full-day boat and land tour from Paracas that combines a morning cruise to the Ballestas Islands—where you watch sea lions, Peruvian boobies and Humboldt penguins from the water—with an afternoon drive through Paracas National Reserve to see flamingos at the Mirador de Flamencos and La Catedral rock formation. An English-speaking guide leads both segments; boat ride, transport and reserve access are included.Is it for me?The full seven-hour itinerary works for travelers who want to see both the offshore wildlife and the desert landscape in one day without arranging separate transport or guides—the boat and land portions connect back-to-back, so the morning and afternoon fit into a single trip.
Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve tour from ParacasA full-day tour from Paracas that combines a two-hour boat excursion to the Ballestas Islands—home to sea lions, migratory birds and Humboldt penguins—with a guided visit to Paracas National Reserve, where you walk to the Cathedral rock formation, visit Red and Yumaque beaches, and stop at Flamencos viewpoint. Hotel pickup is included; the guide speaks English and Spanish. National park entrance and meals are separate.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want both the marine wildlife of the Ballestas Islands and the coastal geology of Paracas National Reserve in a single day—the fixed itinerary and included guide mean the two parts connect without you arranging transport between them or navigating the reserve on your own.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Paracas: Ballestas Islands Boat Tour & Wildlife Watching is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.81 out of 5 across 376 reviews.
