Top South Coast Water Tours

Expand your awareness of Peruvian nature and culture on this tour to the Ballestas Islands from Lima. Take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands and tour the Paracas National Reserve in the afternoon before going back to Lima.

Enjoy a short excursion during your time at port to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve by speedboat. See the iconic Candelabra geoglyph carved into the side of a mountain and observe the native flora and fauna of the area, including sea lions, as you navigate through the caves. Receive a personalized experience with a private guide and learn about the Paracas area before rejoining your ship.

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 hillside, and perhaps offer your own theory as to its unknown origin. Speedboat transportation, pickup and drop-off from accommodations, and occasional bird guano included.

Get up close and personal with the rich array of marine life that inhabits the waters and rocky shores of Peru during this full-day trip to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve. Start your morning with a boat ride to the Ballesta Islands, stopping to check out the Candelabra geoglyph and observe the wild array of species like Humboldt penguins, Peruvian boobies (birds), sea lions and sometimes even dolphins that inhabit the area. In the afternoon continue your trip at Paracas National Reserve, observing the area’s Andean flamingos, whales, and other wildlife. Your trip also includes the services of a guide.

If you’re landing at San Martin Port, don’t miss the chance to see the Ballestas Islands and their native wildlife. Observe penguins, sea lions, dolphins, and more during this short excursion. Take off in a speedboat and pass the famous Candelabra geoglyph that can be spotted on the hill, believed to be part of the mysterious Nazca Lines, before heading to the islands to explore the sea caves. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

See the best of southern Peru without having to worry about planning your tours and transfers on a 2-day tour that’s ideal for time-pressed travelers. Highlights include sand boarding in the desert oasis of Huacachina, a scenic flight over the Nazca lines and a cruise of the Ballestas islands, known as the Galapagos of Peru. Plus, exploring with a guide allows you to overcome the language barrier.

You don't need to spend a fortune to visit the Ballestas Islands when you book this budget-friendly Ballestas Islands tour from Pisco. Head out from the dock on a boat fully-equipped with safety equipment and led by a certified captain—relax and enjoy the views knowing you're in good hands. Then, stop to tour one of the island for a chance to see wildlife like sea lions, guano birds, and penguins.

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 or two. You’ll also enjoy views of the mysterious 490-foot (150-meter) Candelabra geoglyph, rumored to have been constructed in ancient times. Your boat ride also includes the services of a guide.

Cruise the Ballestas Islands on a shore excursion from San Martin Port that also includes sightseeing stops at the Paracas Candelabra, Pisco, and Tambo Colorado. You’ll visit three of the Ballestas Islands to explore caves, spot sea lions, and watch for the islands’ remarkable birdlife, then head to the mainland to see Pisco’s key sites and the fascinating Inca architecture at Tambo Colorado.

Join us on a magnificent motorboat trip to visit the impressive Ballestas Islands, located in front of the National Reserve of Paracas. Discover this maritime sanctuary in the Pacific Ocean, with a unique marine wildlife, among birds and mammals that abound on the islands, and lags of a pre-Incan culture, that dominated the desert to install a successful society in adverse conditions.

The Paracas Peninsula and Ballestas Islands are just a short trip from Pisco, but they feel a world away. Get a chance to see an enigmatic prehistoric design drawn into the side of a hill, and then look out for wildlife like birds and sea lions as you navigate the Ballestas Islands by boat. Return to the Pisco main square at the end of your tour.

The bay of Paracas is located in the department of Ica, in the province of Pisco, just 3 hours away from Lima. Explore the Ballestas Islands, have a fun time in buggies and sandboarding in the wonderful Paracas desert, and visit the fantastic National Reserve with amazing landscapes of the Peruvian coast. This place is perfect to rest from the city, because its warm weather and beautiful beaches.

In 2 days you will make the most of the experience of your visit to Ica, counting on the assistance at all times of an Official Tourism Guide that will encourage your tourist circuit.

Without a doubt, one of the star activities in the area. Its creation dates from 1975 and receives the figure of 100 thousand annual visitors. The Reserve is located in the most desert area of the coast of Peru, and at the same time it is located in one of the richest maritime areas with cold water currents. For nature lovers, this is a place they cannot miss. You can find birds such as pelicans, tendrils, parihuanas, Arctic chorlos, Peruvian potoyunco or Humboldt Penguins; mammals such as chusco or bufeo; fish such as stripe or pampanito; or other fascinating animals like the muimuy, the gecko or the leatherback turtles. But not only that, through tours in Paracas you can discover the magic of “El Candelabro”, a 120-meter geoglyph, as well as the remains of the imposing rock formation of “The Cathedral”.

Cusco’s Cusco's South Valley is home to pre-Incan ruins and baroque architecture dating back to the Spanish invasion, but the remote sites of interest are hard to reach by public transport alone. On this tour, visit Andahuaylillas, the agricultural terraces at Tipon, and the Wari archaeological site of Pikillaqta in one adventurous day. Explore with ease, with all your travel covered, and see the best of the South Valley’s impressive heritage.

This tour is designed for a private small group or families that wish to visit the islands without other travellers. See the best of Ballestas marine wildlife and enjoy the beauty of this great paradise of sea bird and sea mammals in 2 hours boat trip with english speaking guide included.

This is an unique opportunity to visit Ballestas Islands from San Martin port at a low budget. come and join in this amazing boat tour to Ballestas Islands... viist the candelabro and see thousands of sea birds and sea mammals in two hours tour.

An incomparable experience! Move to the Paracas National Reserve in our premium motorboat and participate in an authentic collection of shells at sea; followed by an exquisite tasting at the Restaurant Chalana, a special location on the pier of the Hotel Paracas, a Luxury Collection Resort. *We depend on the weather conditions of the day, usually to start the activity port captaincy give us a departure permit, so it is important to depart early in the morning.

This three-hour cruise on our yacht will take you around the Ballestas Islands. This archipielago is officially used by authorities to harvest guano every five years. In the meantime, it's part of a huge system of protected areas where fauna concentrates. Sea lions, penguins and shorebirds are easy to spot during this activity. Enjoy on-board small bites and refreshments.