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Paracas National Reserve & Ballestas Islands Tour from Lima

By Lima Highlights Tours
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $195 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

The marine wildlife of the Ballestas Islands is truly breathtaking — it’s almost hard to believe until you see it with your own eyes. Home to sea lions, seabirds, and Humboldt penguins, this natural paradise offers an unforgettable encounter with Peru’s coastal biodiversity.

The nearby Paracas National Reserve is equally stunning — a surreal landscape where golden deserts meet the deep blue Pacific Ocean, creating one of the most beautiful sceneries on the Peruvian coast.

This experience is perfect for nature and wildlife lovers seeking awe-inspiring views and unforgettable memories.

Book now and experience the magic of Paracas and the Ballestas Islands!

Activity location

  • Islas Ballestas
    • 11660, Paracas, Peru, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Islas Ballestas
    • 11660, Paracas, Peru, Peru

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Paracas National Reserve & Ballestas Islands Tour from Lima
  • Earn $11.70
  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 5:30AM
Price details
$195.00 x 2 Adults$390.00
Total
Price is $390.00
Until Fri, Mar 20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Knowledgeable Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All entrance tickets for this tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour to The Paracas National Reserve
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up and Drop off from Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima Center.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Air-conditioned Transport - (shared activities)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour & boat excursion to The Ballestas Islands
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No meals included: breakfast, lunch or dinner

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Islas Ballestas

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
After picking you up from Lima, we’ll travel to Paracas, where you’ll board a speedboat to the Ballestas Islands Reserve, a protected area rich in marine life. Here, you’ll observe sea lions, seabirds, and even adorable Humboldt penguins in their natural habitat. On the way, marvel at the mysterious Candelabro Geoglyph, an enormous figure etched into the desert sand by the ancient Paracas civilization around 2,000 B.C. — a fascinating symbol whose meaning remains unsolved to this day.

Paracas National Reserve

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
After your tour around the islands, your expert guide will explain the fascinating formation of the coastal desert and its unique ecosystem. You’ll also have the opportunity to admire the landscapes where migratory birds stop along their journey. The highlight of this visit is the breathtaking contrast between the golden desert and the deep blue ocean, creating some of the most spectacular scenery on Peru’s southern coast. After this unforgettable experience, we’ll return to Lima City and drop you off safely at your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Islas Ballestas
    • 11660, Paracas, Peru, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Islas Ballestas
    • 11660, Paracas, Peru, Peru

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