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  1. Ballestas Islands: 2024 Updated Info and Prices

    Peru Hop does not operate any tours to the Ballestas Islands. To see Peru Hop's recommended operator for this tour read below. Ballestas Islands Tour. Times: 07:30am or 10:00am. Duration: 2 hours. Meeting Point: Frayles Residencial Hotel - 15 minutes before departure time. Capacity: ≈ 42 persons per boat, including a bilingual guide and ...

  2. Ballestas Islands Boat Tour: Everything to know!

    Ballestas Islands Boat Tour: what to expect. The Ballestas Islands are often referred to as the Peruvian Galapagos because of its abundant and diverse marine wildlife such as sea lions, penguins, and more. Currently, the Ballestas Islands remain as a protected area in order to preserve the marine wildlife and its ecosystem.

  3. The Ballestas Islands, Peru: Tours + Tips for Visiting This Gem

    Ballestas Islands Tours From Lima. You could incorporate a trip to the Ballestas Islands into a day trip to Paracas from Lima but you should bear in mind that the latest boats leave Paracas to go to the Ballestas at around 10.30am. Paracas is a four-hour drive from Lima, so it would mean a very early start. Still worth considering if you are ...

  4. Ballestas Paradise

    Ballestas Islands: Private service. Discover the mysterious Candelabra of Paracas and the fascinating marine wonders of the Ballestas Islands in an intimate experience aboard a private eco-friendly boat. Tour duration: 3 hours.

  5. Ballestas Islands: Wildlife Haven of Paracas

    How to Get to the Ballestas Islands. Boat tours begin and end in El Chaco. Paracas is about 155 miles (250 km) south of Lima along the Panamerican Highway. Daily bus service connects the capital and Paracas along a direct route that takes around four hours. In some cases, buses go as far as Pisco from where you can catch a safe taxi, Uber, or ...

  6. The Best Islas Ballestas Tour: 6 Things To Know

    There is a standard Ballestas Islands Entry Fee, which goes towards the protection of the islands, and which everyone going on a boat tour must pay. This costs 11 soles (around $2.70 USD) per adult. However, this can sometimes be included in the cost of your tour.

  7. Ballestas Islands (Islas Ballestas) Tours and Tickets

    The Tour to the Ballestas Islands begins at the craft and tourist dock of El Chaco. We will board our boat with 02 outboard motors that will take us to the wonderful Ballestas Islands, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast, where we will observe sea lions, silly birds, pelicans, penguins and other seabirds.

  8. Boat Tour of the Ballestas Islands in Paracas

    The Tour to the Ballestas Islands begins at the craft and tourist dock of El Chaco. We will board our boat with 02 outboard motors that will take us to the wonderful Ballestas Islands, the most important wildlife sanctuary on the Peruvian coast, where we will observe sea lions, silly birds, pelicans, penguins and other seabirds. Definitely the highlight of the Tour to the Ballestas Islands are ...

  9. The BEST Ballestas Islands Cruises & boat tours 2023

    4. Lima: 2-Day Tour to Paracas, Pisco Vineyards, and Huacachina. Day 1: Lima - Ballestas Islands - Huacachina Start with early pickup from your hotel in Lima or meeting point. Travel to Paracas, beautiful small town by the sea, on a 4-hour journey. Upon arrival in Paracas, begin a 2-hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands.

  10. Ballestas Islands, Paracas

    Travel on a spacious bus and relax for the 4-hour ride. Once in Paracas, take a 2-hour boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, a smaller version of the Galapagos Islands. See sea lions, penguins, and plenty of birds up close and in their natural habitat. Enjoy free time from 12:00PM to 1:30PM for lunch.

  11. Explore the Best of Ballestas Islands Tour 2 hrs with a Boat

    The Ballestas Islands Boat Tour is a popular excursion that takes you on a boat ride to explore the Ballestas Islands, a group of small islands located off the coast of Paracas in Peru. The tour offers the opportunity to observe diverse marine wildlife, including birds, sea lions, and possibly dolphins.

  12. Ballestas Islands

    Ballestas Islands tour itinerary. The tour has two schedules at 8:00 am and 10:00 am and both last around 2 hours. Once in the port, you will depart with a speed boat towards the islands. The first ride lasts 30 minutes and there is a stop to see the 'Candelabro' which is a natural formation over the sand in the National reserve.

  13. From Paracas: Ballestas Island Boat Tour With Entrances

    Embark on the Ballestas Island Boat Tour for a thrilling two-hour adventure exploring the diverse wildlife and mysterious geoglyphs of the region. With a knowledgeable guide leading the way, visitors can get up close and personal with sea lions, penguins, and various bird species while marveling at the enigmatic Candelabra geoglyph. ...

  14. Paracas to Ballestas Islands 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Ride 2024

    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 ...

  15. Paracas: Ballestas Islands Morning Boat Tour

    The boat sails onto the Ballestas Islands next, a collection of biodiverse islets that are home to an array of protected and endangered animals and birds. From the boat, admire these beautiful islands and learn about the many marine species it houses, including the curious Humboldt penguins, the playful sea lions, and the exuberant colorful birds.

  16. Your Complete Guide to the Ballestas Islands

    Our top tips for visiting the Ballestas Islands: Prepare for a bumpy, windy, and sometimes wet ride on the boat. Dress for the occasion and prepare yourself mentally that this isn't a cruise. For the same reason, opt for the early morning boats. The sea is choppier the later you go.

  17. Taking an Islas Ballestas Tour, Paracas

    These boat tours are the main reason that most travellers visit the small coastal town of Paracas. ... Note that it is not possible to visit the Ballestas Islands without a tour, and you will be in a boat for the whole tour. In addition to the tour price, you will also need to pay two additional fees: the Paracas National Reserve entry fee (S ...

  18. Paracas to Ballestas Islands Group Sailing Tour 2024

    The Ballestas Islands in Paracas are an iconic Peruvian sight, but they can only be seen from a tour boat—unless you're up for an 8-hour swim. Among the islands' usual inhabitants, which you may spot on this tour, are penguins, sea lions, and Peruvian boobies. Along the way, enjoy the view of the mysterious candelabra carved into the ...

  19. TOUR TO THE BALLESTAS ISLANDS AND HUACACHINA

    Part I: Boat Excursion around the Ballestas Islands. 04:30 h. Our trip starts right at your hotel in Lima. Our driver picks you up from there. Then we leave from Lima early in the morning towards Paracas Bay. The car ride to Paracas lasts about 3 hours. Upon arrival in Paracas, we head to the local pier to take the boat tour to the Ballestas ...

  20. Ballestas Islands + Sandboarding at Huacachina

    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!