Set off from Paracas on an unforgettable speedboat adventure to the famous Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and thousands of seabirds. Along the way, witness the mysterious Paracas Candelabra, a massive geoglyph carved into the desert cliffs whose origin still remains unknown.
Cruise through the stunning Pacific waters with your bilingual guide as you learn fascinating stories about the wildlife, history, and biodiversity of this incredible marine sanctuary—often called the “Peruvian Galápagos.”
Feel the ocean breeze, capture epic photos, and experience one of Peru’s most iconic coastal adventures.
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English- and Spanish-speaking guide
Luggage storage service available at the meeting point
Pick up: Meeting Point SG Hospedaje - Paracas
Eco-friendly boat
Life jackets (for all ages)
Entrance fee on Peruvian Galápagos will be on paid on site
Meeting Points
Departure
SGH Paracas - Hospedaje
Our guide will meet you 15 min before the tour start at SG Hospedaje
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Islas Ballestas
Explore the “Peruvian Galápagos” and observe marine wildlife up close. We will travel from Lima to Paracas (3 hours) to visit the famous Ballestas Islands on a 2-hour boat tour to see sea lions, cute penguins, many migratory birds, and the enigmatic chandelier. Alternative experiences in the Paracas Reserve may be available depending on the option selected.
2 hours
Ballestas Island Boat tour from Paracas
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From
$16
$13.00
Price varies by group size
About
Set off from Paracas on an unforgettable speedboat adventure to the famous Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and thousands of seabirds. Along the way, witness the mysterious Paracas Candelabra, a massive geoglyph carved into the desert cliffs whose origin still remains unknown.
Cruise through the stunning Pacific waters with your bilingual guide as you learn fascinating stories about the wildlife, history, and biodiversity of this incredible marine sanctuary—often called the “Peruvian Galápagos.”
Feel the ocean breeze, capture epic photos, and experience one of Peru’s most iconic coastal adventures.
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English- and Spanish-speaking guide
Luggage storage service available at the meeting point
Pick up: Meeting Point SG Hospedaje - Paracas
Eco-friendly boat
Life jackets (for all ages)
Entrance fee on Peruvian Galápagos will be on paid on site
Meeting Points
Departure
SGH Paracas - Hospedaje
Our guide will meet you 15 min before the tour start at SG Hospedaje