islas ballestas tour

Whether you start the adventure at 07:30 am or 10:00 am, this 2-hour tour will take you out to the amazing Ballestas Islands that are located off the coast of Paracas. 20 minutes out from the bay of Paracas you will reach El Candelabro , an immense geoglyph similar to those of the Nazca Lines.

On this trip you will be able to see the Candelabra which is a geoglyph (like crop circle in sand) and see the abundant wildlife on the Ballestas Islands. The Ballestas Islands are filled with thousands of birds, penguins, sea lions and if you're lucky I was told you can see dolphins!

An Islas Ballestas tour of just about two hours is all it takes to experience this unique destination. In this post, I will tell you everything you need to know about the Ballestas Islands and share plenty of information to help you plan your visit.

The Ballestas Islands are filled with birds and wildlife. Visiting is an easy tour from Paracas. But are they worth it? Read the full guide.

See the desert oasis and natural hotspots on a full-day tour, ideal for travelers short on time. After traveling to Paracas, you’ll embark on a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, regularly compared to the Galapagos Island, to see colonies of sea lions and seals.