Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas) Tours and Tickets - page 2
What are people saying about Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas)
EDWARD_B, Apr 2026
The tour was very...
The tour was very interesting. The Ballestas Island was absolutely incredible — we saw a dolphin, seals, sea lions, penguins, pelicans, and other fascinating birds. The national park is very beautiful, with an amazing combination of yellow landscapes and blue sea.
I wish the bus had been better. The air conditioning didn’t work, and the bus itself wasn’t very clean.
Chayasak_W, Jun 2026
We had a good experience...
We had a good experience visiting Paracas and Ballestas island from Lima. Our guide, Raul, was very informative and helpful. Just some suggestion for people who plan to take this tour to prepare raincoat and maybe anti-motion sickness medication for speedboat traveling.
Marv_M, May 2026
Amazing Experience (but cramped van)
Great tour with experienced and friendly guide, Jesus, and his skilled driver. Appreciated his talks with digital photos. Expect a long day with three amazing stops - boat tour, air over Nazca, and dune buggies but long drives between. Highly recommended.
Only negative and not 5 stars was that the back seats in the van were exruciating painful for anyone over 5'2".
Suzanne_D, May 2026
Fun packed few days
What a fantastic trip with Luis, Eduardo and Mr Johann. Well organised with so many very different experiences. It was a long bus trip back to Lima but well worth it for the trip. Highly recommend,
Similiana_F, May 2026
Excellent tour
Well organized tour , Ana did an excellent job keeping us posting with timelines and events . Ana and Mike are excellent tour guides.
Edeltrudy_K, May 2026
Paracas
great experience on a well coordinated day with a great tour rep from Peru Hop who was so enthusiastic and gently kept us on time
Vanessa_S, May 2026
The guide was informative...
The guide was informative and friendly! We got the chance to see a range of native birds, penguins, sea lions and dolphins. Overall a fabulous tour. The boat can be a bit bumpy at times so if you are prone to sea sickness might be best to take some nausea tablets ☺️
Olesia_M, Apr 2026
The tour was very...
The tour was very organised, our driver did great job and Cristal, our tour guide was amazing. That was a whole day tour and we are happy we chose it.
John_S, Apr 2026
Scenic Boat Rise
This was a wildlife tour. It consisted of a boat ride out to some islands populated by a lot of birds, a few penguins, and sea lions. Unfortunately, the public address system on the boat was very poorly used by the guide such that it was very difficult to understand the narration of the tour and discussion about what we were seeing. But there were many opportiunities to take pictures and enjoy the scenery.
Sylvie_S, Apr 2026
Birds, so many birds, and sea lions
The boat ride was great! Fiorella and Captain Oscar are a great guides. We even saw two whales (mother and baby) on the way back. The weather was perfect. It truly was worth every penny. However, the "only land" experience was very mid. No food, no water. We were left to our own devices for about 30-45 mins, with nothing to do. Weird. That's why I'm removing one star. But the birds and sea lions are totally worth it.
BRIAN_J, Apr 2026
Smooth and...
Smooth and straightforward experience from start to finish. Everything matched the description, and communication was clear and efficient. The staff was professional, and the overall setup felt organized and reliable. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for something hassle-free.
J_S, Mar 2026
Sea Animal Tour
What a wonderful tour. Lots of birds, sea lions, & penguins on these gorgeous islands.We even saw a whale. Sea Lion “Nursery Beach” was a highlight. Loved it all.
Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas)
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The Ballestas Islands are only reachable by boat, and landing on the protected islands is prohibited.
You don’t have to buy Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas) tickets, though you can only access the islands by paid boat tours.
Be sure to pack sunblock as there is no shade on the boat, and also bring a wind or waterproof jacket.
Boat excursions take place on small open-air boats and you may get splashed with spray, so consider bringing a change of clothes.
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