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Parcas Sights & Tours
Paracas Sights & Tours passengers aboard the boat in the Ballestas Islands
Paracas, Peru

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Ballestas Islands, face to face with Paracas wildlife

A boat tour through southern Peru's most important marine reserve: sea lions, Humboldt penguins and thousands of birds in their natural habitat.

Sea lion resting on the rocks of the Ballestas Islands
Our tour

Ballestas Islands Tour

A boat tour from Paracas to the Ballestas Islands, with a panoramic stop at the Paracas Candelabra. Includes a bilingual guide and a life jacket for every passenger.

Duration
Approx. 1 hr 40 min – 2 hrs
Price
From US$10
Departures
Every day: 8:00, 9:00 & 10:00 AM
Why book with us

An experience built for travelers

Meeting point at our office

We welcome passengers at our office in El Chaco, Paracas, before heading to the pier.

Life jacket included

Every passenger receives a life jacket when boarding at the Muelle El Chaco pier.

Entire tour by boat

The whole tour, including viewing the Ballestas Islands, takes place aboard the boat.

Spanish & English support

We assist our passengers in Spanish and English throughout the tour.

Gallery

Real photos and videos of the tour are coming soon.

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Sea lions resting on the rocky cliffs of the Ballestas Islands in Paracas
Humboldt penguins at the Ballestas Islands
Seabirds at the Ballestas Islands
Paracas Bay with boats off the coast of El Chaco

Paracas

Paracas is a bay and seaside town on Peru's southern coast, in the Ica region, known as the gateway to the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands. It combines desert, ocean, and an important marine wildlife reserve.

Plaza de Armas of Pisco, Peru, at night, with the central equestrian monument

Pisco

Pisco is a city and province neighboring Paracas, a historic landmark of the Ica region and another common gateway for travelers visiting the Ballestas Islands and the Paracas National Reserve.

Coming soon

Paracas National Reserve Tour

We're preparing a second bilingual tour to explore the Paracas National Reserve. Price, schedule, duration, and visit points are not confirmed yet — this information will be published later.

Frequently asked questions

Before you book

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours.

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Limited spots per boat. Book online or message us directly on WhatsApp.