Peru · Wildlife

8-Hour Paracas Boat Tour from Ica with Ballestas Islands

8 Hours Round trip from Ica Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a boat ride to the majestic Ballestas Islands
02 Explore the beautiful landscapes of Paracas National Reserve
03 Try spotting Humboldt penguins, sea lions, humpback whales, and dolphins
04 See a wide variety of birds, including the Peruvian booby

Sign up for an exciting excursion from Ica to Paracas, where you will board a boat to explore the majestic Ballestas Islands and visit the Paracas National Reserve. Tour across the reserve, take in its beautiful landscapes, and try spotting Humboldt penguins, Peruvian boobies, sea lions, humpback whales, dolphins, and a wide variety of birds. This experience combines boating, wildlife watching, and the striking scenery of one of Peru's most remarkable coastal reserves.

Explore Paracas National Reserve, home to more than 400 species of flora and fauna.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Ica, Ballestas Islands, Paracas

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Paracas and Ballestas Islands Excursion

6:30: Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up in Ica and transfer you to Paracas.
8:30: Board a boat to the Ballestas Islands.
10:40: Explore Paracas National Reserve, home to more than 400 species of flora and fauna. Get a chance to spot Humboldt penguins, Peruvian boobies, sea lions, humpback whales, or dolphins.
12:30: Have a scrumptious afternoon meal.
13:30: Return to Ica to conclude the tour.

The route