Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas) Tours and Tickets - page 2

Step away from traditional sightseeing and discover the serene landscapes of the Peruvian countryside on a full-day excursion from Lima. Trade the hustle and bustle of the city and see Humboldt penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat at the Ballestas Islands, visit a local winery to taste the national drink, pisco, and get your adrenaline pumping with a sandboarding experience on the dunes of Huacachina.

The trip to Paracas is a preferred weekend getaway for Limeños, but without your own transportation, getting there can be difficult. This day trip from Lima takes you to and includes a boat excursion to see the marine fauna to the Ballestas Islands, buggies through the dunes and sandboarding in the desert, as well as a pisco and wine tasting in a vineyard.

Just beyond the limits of Lima lie some of Peru’s most interesting natural attractions. This tour helps you check them all off in one convenient day trip, saving you from booking separate tours and tickets for the rugged national reserve of Paracas, the Ballestas Islands (hailed as Peru’s answer to Galapagos), and Huacachina, whose centerpiece is an acid-green oasis.

Get up close and personal with the rich array of marine life that inhabits the waters and rocky shores of Peru during this full-day trip to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve. Start your morning with a boat ride to the Ballesta Islands, stopping to check out the Candelabra geoglyph and observe the wild array of species like Humboldt penguins, Peruvian boobies (birds), sea lions and sometimes even dolphins that inhabit the area. In the afternoon continue your trip at Paracas National Reserve, observing the area’s Andean flamingos, whales, and other wildlife. Your trip also includes the services of a guide.

Peru's southern coast is home to three very different experiences within a few hours of each other—Pacific marine wildlife at the Ballestas Islands, pisco production in Ica's vineyards, and a desert oasis at Huacachina—but they're far enough from Lima that doing them in one day requires a structured route. This tour links all three with private transport for a seamless day of exploration.

Experience Peru beyond Lima's city limits on a full-day tour to Paracas and Huacachina—no need to handle the logistics yourself. Visit the Ballestas Islands, famous for their marine and avian life, then spend time at a pisco-producing winery. Wrap up the day with a visit to the scenic Huacachina Oasis to try out sandboarding and ATV riding, before returning to the city.

Journey by boat from Paracas for a 2-hour trip to Peru’s unspoiled Ballestas Islands, a marine sanctuary where you can observe a wealth of sea birds and marine life in their natural habitat. Spot for some of the Islands’ rich array of penguins, Peruvian boobies (native birds), sea lions and Peruvian pelicans, along with many more species. If you’re lucky, you might even observe a dolphin or two. You’ll also enjoy views of the mysterious 490-foot (150-meter) Candelabra geoglyph, rumored to have been constructed in ancient times. Your boat ride also includes the services of a guide.

Embark on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: Food, Drinks, Private Buggy Ride, Sandboarding at SUNSET, Tour the Top Vineyard & Speedboats! Skip the Early Wake-Up — Live a Private Adventure Like No Other! Forget the 4 AM alarms! Start at 6:00 AM, enjoy more rest, and return earlier to your Hotel/AirBnb — no rushing, no stress Your Experience Includes: Authentic Peruvian Breakfast Full on-table breakfast with freshly baked artisanal breads from a traditional wood-fired oven Ballestas Islands Tour Sail to meet penguins, sea lions, pelicans, and admire the mysterious Candelabro geoglyph Award-Winning Vineyard & Restaurant Tour South America's oldest vineyard, savor à la carte lunch at the region’s best restaurant, and enjoy a FREE Pisco Sour Desert Oasis Adventure Visit Huacachina for a private buggy ride over sand dunes and sandboarding at SUNSET WHY US? Modern vehicles, expert planning, and every detail handled for your comfort and safety BOOK NOW FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!

For a full day of adventuring in Paracas and the Ballestas Islands, join this small group tour taking you for activities on land and sea. You’ll keep costs down by booking this small group tour, but still have an intimate time in your dune buggies, and exploring the natural beauty and wildlife of the Islas Ballestas.

Discover the mystifying Nazca Lines, spectacular Paracas National Reserve, and enchanting Huacachina oasis on a 3-day group tour from Lima. In Paracas, you'll observe sea lions, penguins, and other exotic marine life on a boat tour of Paracas Bay. Later experience the thrill of sandboarding in Huacachina's golden dunes. The multi-day adventure concludes with a flight over the desert to get a bird’s eye view of the ancient geoglyphs.

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.

Experience the thrill of desert and nature in one day. Explore the oasis of Huacachina with its endless dunes and venture on a buggy and sandboarding tour. Then, discover the marine fauna of the Ballestas Islands in Paracas. Ideal for those seeking adrenaline, unique landscapes and contact with wildlife. • Free time to relax enjoying the desert • Boat tour to the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions, birds and penguins • Buggy ride and sandboarding practice in the Huacachina Desert • Daily pick-up and drop-off at hotels from Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro and Centro

It is the most impressive tour for a full day from Lima, from the departure the road is spectacular where you can see the beaches south of Lima and take you to the coastal town of Paracas and climb aboard a motorboat. The adventure begins as you ride the waves to the Ballestas Islands in the Paracas National Reserve. Upon arrival, observe native marine species such as birds, penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. Your guide will provide you with information and the animals' environment while capturing the scenery on camera. Continue to Huacachina, a remote oasis in the Ica desert and home to the largest sand dunes in South America. Tour the dunes by buggy and try your hand at sandboarding. With your powerful buggy to help you reach the top of the dunes, you will save energy for sandboarding.

Book this full-day tour of Paracas for both adventure and time in nature. This small group excursion takes you to Islas Ballestas, the National Park of Paracas, and lets you sandboard and ride dune buggies. Hotel pickup and drop off are provided for ease, and you’ll also keep costs down with this small group tour.

Explore the amazing ecosystems of Peru’s Ballestas Islands during this 15-hour small group day trip from Lima. Scout for sea lions, tiny penguins, and a range of bird life during a visit to the Ballestas. Then head to the isolated Huacachina Oasis, located in the middle of the dessert surrounded by palm trees. Admire the sund dunes and have fun on a buggy or sandboarding!

Live a unique experience in a single day visiting the TOP places in Ica. Live the experience of seeing sea lions, tasting good wine and enjoying the oasis of America.

Escape the bustling city of Lima and explore Peru's countryside on this full-day excursion. Enjoy a boat tour of the wild-life rich Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions, Humboldt penguins, and many species of birds. Then, fly over the Nazca Desert to see the Nazca Lines, ancient geoglyphs that have been etched into the earth. End your tour at the Huacachina Oasis, where you have free time to explore.

The marine wildlife-filled Ballestas Islands are known as Peru's own 'Galapagos' and are well worth the trip south from Lima. Skip the hassle of planning your transportation by booking this full-day tour, which includes comfortable round-trip transfers, a visit to Paracas National Reserve, and a speed boat excursion to the Ballestas.

Unlike others, our tour will connect you with the past and present in an unforgettable experience. We start in Paracas, where you will be fascinated with its stunning coastal landscapes, the diversity of exotic birds and the majesty of the Ballestas Islands. Then, in Ica, you will discover the art of pisco in its emblematic wineries and experience the thrill of touring the imposing dunes in a buggy ride. Finally, Huacachina awaits you with its magical atmosphere, an oasis in the middle of the desert ideal for relaxing or sliding on the sand with sandboarding. Don’t miss this unique adventure! Book now and live an unforgettable experience.

Enjoy a unique tour in Paracas and Ica : sail to the Ballestas Islands, taste pisco and wines in the Nietto winery, experience adventure in Huacachina and enjoy Afro-Peruvian dances in Racimo de Uva. With personalized attention and expert guides, you will live an unforgettable experience. Book now!

Lima is surrounded by some of Peru's most scenic natural wonders, but exploring them is easiest done when a local handles the logistics. On this 2-day, small-group adventure, take a boat to the Ballestas Islands (sometimes called the Galapagos of Peru), visit a traditional pisco vineyard, try sandboarding in Huacachina, and much more.

Meet Paracas Ica Huacachina in one day. Join our tour and enjoy the tour by getting to know stunning places and incredible landscapes of the Peruvian Coast.

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

⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL (basic) option. Full experiences such as Ballestas Islands, buggies and hotel pickup are available only in Premium, Private and Picnic options. Experience Paracas, Ica and the oasis of Huacachina in an experience designed for those who value comfort, good organization and high-level service from Lima. Relax and leave it all to experts as you enjoy a well-structured tour, where every detail is carefully coordinated so you can explore the desert, sea and essence of Peru in one day. Thinking about different travel styles, we have three options: Essential, Premium and Private, each with different benefits and service levels. We suggest you review the information of each alternative before booking, so you can choose the option that best suits your ideal experience.