A tourist speedboat ride from the Paracas pier: the Candelabra drawn on the dunes, the rock formations of the Ballestas Islands and their marine wildlife, with sea lions, guano birds and Humboldt penguins. Departures every half hour, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The tour starts at the Paracas pier, where you board a modern tourist speedboat bound for the Ballestas Islands. Along the way the Paracas Candelabra comes into view, the geoglyph drawn on the coastal dunes.
At the islands you cruise past their rock formations and seascapes and see the wildlife up close: sea lions, guano birds and Humboldt penguins.
Highlights
- Sea lions, guano birds and Humboldt penguins
- The Paracas Candelabra seen from the sea
- The islands’ rock formations and seascapes
- Speedboat ride with a bilingual guide
Itinerary
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Paracas pier
Boarding the speedboat bound for the Ballestas Islands.
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Paracas Candelabra
The geoglyph on the coastal dunes.
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Ballestas Islands
Rock formations and seascapes.
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Marine wildlife
Sea lions, guano birds and Humboldt penguins.
Included
- Ballestas Islands and Paracas Candelabra tour
- Ride in a modern tourist speedboat
- Bilingual guide
- Safety gear
Not included
- Sernanp fee (Ballestas Islands and pier): S/ 16 adults, S/ 8 children
Gallery
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Light clothing
- Water
- Hat or cap
Important notes
- Schedule Departures every half hour, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the Ballestas Islands?
They’re in Paracas, on Peru’s southern coast. The speedboat leaves from the Paracas pier and takes you out to the islands.
What do you see on the Ballestas Islands tour?
On the way out you see the Paracas Candelabra on the dunes. At the islands, their rock formations and marine wildlife: sea lions, guano birds and Humboldt penguins.
What time do the boats to the Ballestas Islands leave?
There are departures every half hour between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Is the speedboat ride included?
Yes. The tour includes the ride in a modern tourist speedboat, the guide and the safety gear.
What’s the difference between the Ballestas Islands tour and the Paracas tour?
The Ballestas Islands tour is the speedboat ride from the Paracas pier to the islands, passing the Candelabra. The Paracas tour also goes to the islands, but adds free time on the boulevard and the Paracas National Reserve, and reaches Ica or Huacachina around 4:00 p.m.
