Day Trips from Ica to Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas)

Check out the beaches and wildlife in both the Ballestas Islands in Paracas and the National Reserve, with excellent photo opportunities. Transport to and from hotels in Ica is included, so you don’t need to worry about organizing that yourself. The boat ride, entrance tickets, and your guide are all taken care of, letting you focus on enjoying the outing.

In our experience we will enjoy the flora and fauna of the Ballestas Islands, the imposing geoglyph El Candelabro, which is related to the Paracas and Nazca culture where we will also visit the best beaches of the Paracas national reserve, you will have free time for lunch in front of nature the best fish and seafood is an unforgettable experience to have a good time with families and friends

This destination is an experience for travelers who do not have much time in our city where they will enjoy the Ballestas Islands, known as the Galapagos Islands of Peru, travelers will be able to enjoy it and will be able to stay in Paracas to take their bus from Paracas to Lima or to Arequipa if required. Travelers who are in Paracas and take this service will be able to take the tour to the Ballestas Islands and can take advantage of taking tourist mobility to go to Huacachina or any hotel in Ica that they prefer or have reserved.

This is a combined experience where you can enjoy the 3 activities most requested by travelers, you will have contact with nature in the sea and marine animals, the coast with the vineyards and tasting the flagship drink of our Peru, Pisco and its wines and The desert with the buggy, sandboard and the sunset.

What makes this guided tour special is the perfect combination of sea, nature and adrenaline in one day. We begin by exploring the marine fauna of the Ballestas Islands, continue with a scenic tour of the majestic Paracas National Reserve, and culminate with a dose of excitement in Huacachina, where you will experience the adrenaline of buggy and sandboarding among giant dunes. As a golden snap, we enjoy an unforgettable sunset in the heart of the desert. All this with expert local guides, comfortable transfers and personalized attention from the start in Ica.

Experience the singular beauty of two of Peru's natural treasures in one day. Float alongside one of the largest sea lion colonies in the world. Explore deserts and rugged cliffs, all next to the ocean.

Explore the natural beauty of Paracas on a tour that takes you to the Ballestas Islands, home to incredible marine fauna and rock formations. From your hotel in Huacachina or Ica, you start the tour to Paracas for an exciting boat trip, where you can see sea lions, penguins and various birds. The tour includes an exploration of the Paracas National Reserve, where you visit Playa Roja and Playa La Mina, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. With time for lunch in Playa Lagunillas, this experience is perfect for nature and photography lovers. - Departure from Huacachina or Ica with transfer included - 1.5 hour boat tour to the Ballestas Islands - Visit to the Paracas National Reserve and Playa Roja - Opportunity to have lunch in Playa Lagunillas