Peru · Wildlife

2-Hour Ballestas Islands Boat Tour with Wildlife and Chandelier Geoglyph

2 Hours Round trip from Islas Ballestas Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Motorboat excursion to the rocky Ballestas Islands off Peru's western coast
02 Observe the geoglyph known as "The Chandelier" en route
03 Marvel at thousands of seabirds and sea lions in their natural habitat
04 Spot larger wildlife, including seals and Humboldt penguins

Visit the Ballestas Islands, a collection of rocky islets just a few kilometres off Peru's western coast. Travel by motorboat to see an eclectic mix of wildlife, including seals, Humboldt penguins, seabirds, and sea lions, and observe the geoglyph known as "The Chandelier" along the way.

On the way, observe a geoglyph called "The Chandelier".

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Ica, Ballestas Islands, Paracas

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ballestas Islands Wildlife Cruise

In the morning at 6:30 am, pick up from the hotel or bus station in Ica.
In the morning at 7:30 am, pick up from the hotel or bus station in Paracas.
Head to the Ballestas Islands by motorboat.
On the way, observe a geoglyph called "The Chandelier".
Observe and marvel at thousands of seabirds and sea lions.
At the end of the tour, transfer to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Islas Ballestas 3 cities · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfer to the pier, "El Chaco", in Paracas.
Tourist transport.
Excursion to the Ballestas Islands.
Entrance ticket to SERNANP.
Entrance ticket to use the pier.
Professional guide.
Permanent assistance.
Transfer to your hotel after the tour.

What to bring

Windbreaker jacket for the ride to the Ballestas Islands during the winter season (May-October)
Light and fresh clothes for the summer season (November-April)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Hat

Know before you go

To be part of this tour, you must travel from Lima to Paracas on the 3:45 am bus.
We recommend travelling with the company "Cruz del Sur" (Cruise Service), as this service goes straight to Paracas.
You also have other alternatives, such as "Oltursa" or "Soyus Peru Bus". We will pick you up at the bus station at about 7:45 am.
If you plan to travel in the winter season (May-October), we recommend that you bring a windbreaker jacket for the ride to the Ballestas Islands because you will be aboard an open boat. If you plan to travel in the summer season (November-April), bring light and fresh clothes.
Do not forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat.

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