7 Ballestas Islands Tours in Ica Worth Booking

1.Ballestas Islands & National Reserve of Paracas from Ica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Review of the $39 Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve tour from Ica, with wildlife, beaches, costs, transport, timing, and practical tips.

“tijdens onze boottocht hebben we verschillende dieren zoals zeeleeuwen, zeehonden, pinguins, pelikanen, gieren en anderen gezien. Onze gids stond steeds paraat om de nodige uitleg te geven over de de eilanden en de dieren. In de namiddag hebben we het nationaal park van Paracas bezocht en sloten we onze activiteit af met een lekkere verse vis die ze ter plaatse gevangen hadden”

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2.From Huacachina: Ballestas and Paracas Reserve – GROUP TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 42 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Review of the $40 Huacachina to Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve tour, with sea lions, penguins, desert cliffs, costs, and practical tips.

“Correu tudo bem, os sítios que visitámos eram muito bonitos. A única coisa menos boa foi que ficámos imenso tempo à espera no barco para ir visitar as ilhas. Uma sugestão: ter mais tempo durante a observação dos pinguins, se o mar assim o permitir, pois foi bastante rápido. Grupos muito grandes não favorecem a experiência.”

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3.Ballestas Islands and Mini Buggy Adventure from Ica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $70Top rated

Combine Ballestas Islands wildlife with a mini buggy ride through Paracas National Reserve on this full-day tour from Ica.

“Efraín was awesome. The scooters were great. Paracas national reserve was even better with these scooters. So much fun!”

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4.PARACAS! Ballestas Islands + Paracas National Reserve + Candelabro and much more

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $39

Explore Ballestas Islands, El Candelabro, and Paracas National Reserve from Ica by boat and minibus in a full-day coastal tour.

“Nos pusieron en los asientos de adelante, al costado del chofer, y no había cinturón de seguridad. Estuve inseguro durante todo el viaje. Además a la vuelta nos quisieron dejar a 5 minutos de nuestro hospedaje(donde nos recogieron), felizmente reclamé y nos dejaron en nuestro hospedaje.”

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5.Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve Expedition from Ica group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Explore Ballestas Islands and Paracas Reserve from Ica, with sea wildlife, the Candelabra, red beaches, and practical budget tips.

“Interesting, but felt a bit rushed and the translation in English was always less thorough compared to in Spanish and sometimes the guide forgot to translate at all. We can only speak some Spanish, so we couldn't get the full gist of it all the time, but if you're Spanish speaking then it wouldn't be an issue. The lunch drop off is also quite expensive and not included, so if you're on a budget then it's best to bring your own food with you”

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6.Ballestas Islands, Huacachina Oasis & Nazca Lines Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 17 hours · from $625

Review of Lima’s 17-hour Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines, and Huacachina tour, with wildlife, flight views, dune rides, costs, and practical tips.

“activité très complète et guide et chauffeur au top !”

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7.Ballestas Islands, Vineyards and Buggies in Huacachina from Ica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Review of Ica’s Ballestas Islands, pisco tasting, Huacachina buggies, sandboarding, sunset, timing, value, and practical tips.

“We had such a great time. A nice surprise was that we actually had a private car instead of a group bus! Our driver was great and knowledgeable and he drove safely. He was also really friendly without being overly chatty. The Paracas activity was a slight letdown as there weren’t many animals and it was very short, but the rest of the day was absolutely wonderful. Would highly recommend.”

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