15 Best Ballestas & Paracas Tours In Peru

From Paracas: Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve

/ June 4, 2026

1.From Paracas: Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve

See Peru’s wildlife on Ballestas Islands, then ride through Paracas National Reserve’s red beaches and desert cliffs in 5 hours.

Paracas: Ballestas Islands Morning Boat Tour

/ June 4, 2026

2.Paracas: Ballestas Islands Morning Boat Tour

Morning speedboat from Paracas to Ballestas Islands and El Candelabro. See penguins, sea lions, birds, and the Andes Candelabra.

★ 4.5

“I saw penguins and sea lions had a lovely morning, the staff were absolutely wonderful and very knowledgeable 😃”

301 reviews2 hoursFrom $17by Paracas Sights & Tours

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Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve from Paracas

/ June 4, 2026

3.Ballestas Islands & Paracas National Reserve from Paracas

Paracas day trip: Candelabro boat cruise, Islas Ballestas wildlife, and Paracas Reserve stops at La Catedral, Playa Roja, and Lagunillas.

★ 4.4

“El tour se divide en 2 partes: primero fuimos en speedboat a las Islas Ballestas, donde vimos pingüinos y lobos marinos y El Candelabro. Tras volver a Paracas, nos recogieron para la segunda parte a la Reserva Natural de Paracas, donde hicimos paradas en varios spots para ver el paisaje. En la penúltima parada había…”

228 reviews7 hoursFrom $34by Bamba Travel

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Lima: Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers

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4.Lima: Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers

Half-day Isla Palomino tour from Lima: speedboat cruise, Humboldt penguins, and a sea-lion swim with wetsuit and hotel transfers.

★ 4.5

“Loved it! Just as described. Water is cold, and there is an odor at the island, but it is worth the experience.”

134 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $125.00by Vista Adventures

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Lima: Ballestas & Huacachina Day Trip w/ Nazca Lines Flight

/ June 4, 2026

5.Lima: Ballestas & Huacachina Day Trip w/ Nazca Lines Flight

Lima to Ballestas, a Nazca Lines flight, and Huacachina Oasis in one huge day with wildlife, desert views, and a guided plan.

★ 4.9

“The tour was wonderful and the tour Guide Alfonso Choji was great. He is very knowledgeable and very friendly. He made me interested in visiting Peru again ( I live in Australia - the longest flight possible). If I can give stars to this tour and tour guide I will put 10 stars out of…”

117 reviews19.5 hoursFrom $600by Travel Buddies Peru

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Lima : Paracas & Huacachina- Day to Islas Ballestas & Sandboard

/ June 4, 2026

6.Lima : Paracas & Huacachina- Day to Islas Ballestas & Sandboard

Full-day Lima trip to Paracas, Islas Ballestas, and Huacachina: boat wildlife, pisco tasting, dune buggy, and sandboarding.

★ 4.5

“This was a full day of incredible views and really fun activities. It starts early and ends late but it is so worth it. We had a lot of fun at the dunes, lunch was great, pisco tasting was fun and boat ride was really nice. We were able to sleep on the bus because…”

115 reviews14 to 15 hours (approx.)From $79.00by IZI PERU

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From Lima: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sunset Day Trip

/ June 4, 2026

7.From Lima: Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Sunset Day Trip

From Lima, see Ballestas wildlife by boat, sip pisco in Ica, then blast through Huacachina dunes at sunset on one long day trip.

★ 4.7

“Loved all parts of the tour, the tour bus used was comfortable and even had a place to charge your phone. Our tour guide David gave good information along the bus ride giving the history on the places we were visiting. The dune buggies and sand boarding at Huacachina was honestly such a fun experience…”

113 reviews17 hoursFrom $65by Inca Trilogy Tours S.A.C

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Mini Buggy GO KART in Paracas National Reserve

/ June 4, 2026

8.Mini Buggy GO KART in Paracas National Reserve

Drive your own mini buggy across Paracas desert to Yumaque Beach, Playa Roja, and a high viewpoint on a 2-hour thrill ride.

★ 4.8

“Le premier départ du matin permet d'avoir le désert pour soi.”

98 reviews2 hoursFrom $55by JD ADVENTURE TRAVEL

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2-Hour Tour to the Ballestas Islands from Puerto San Martín

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9.2-Hour Tour to the Ballestas Islands from Puerto San Martín

2-hour Ballestas Islands boat cruise from Puerto San Martín in Paracas. See the Candelabra, sea lions, birds, and penguins.

★ 5.0

“Besides the very confusing information about the pick up location and time, we enjoyed the trip itself very much.”

96 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $49.00by Paracas Explorer Travel Agency

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Paragliding Flight at Paracas National Reservation

/ June 4, 2026

10.Paragliding Flight at Paracas National Reservation

Private paragliding over Paracas National Reserve with round-trip transfers, bilingual guidance, and standout coastline views in about 1.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“Great guys and great experience. Took my 58 year old mom and 14 year old son. Both enjoyed it. Great views”

84 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $107.70by Paracas es Aventura - Parapente - Perufly

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From Lima: Ballestas, Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis

/ June 4, 2026

11.From Lima: Ballestas, Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis

Lima to Ballestas, a Nazca Lines overflight, and Huacachina dunes. Early start, shared boat/plane rides, and big wildlife-and-sky payoff.

★ 4.5

“This trip truly exceeded my expectations. The flight over the Nazca Lines was phenomenal and the commentary provided by the flight crew was great. They flew over each feature twice to make sure both side of the plane got a good view. Ballestas Island was beautiful and as a bonus we say a seal and…”

82 reviews14 to 19 hours (approx.)From $550.00by Travel Buddies Peru

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Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands Private Tour Bus&Flight from Lima

/ June 4, 2026

12.Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands Private Tour Bus&Flight from Lima

One ultra-early day from Lima to Paracas for Ballestas Islands, then a Cessna flight over the Nazca Lines from Pisco.

★ 4.0

“I'm rating this 2 stars based on VIATOR'S DESCRIPTION OF THE TRIP. The guides from Viajes Pacifico were lovely and helpful, and the sights themselves were great. Viator should be explicit in how you are traveling when you're being picked up in the middle of the night and doing a nearly 24 hour day. But…”

77 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $818.00by VIPAC Travel

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