The 15 Best Ballestas Islands Tours in Lima

Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Guided Tour - Pisco Nietto and the Tasting Stop in Ica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,100 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Review of the 17-hour Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina tour from Lima, covering wildlife, pisco tasting, dune buggies, costs, and practical tips.

“Eas a lot of driving for questionable highlights. We did not get the show promised as the last item of the tour. On reflection, this may be why we had 50 soles contributed to our lunch payment, although that was never explained. A lot of driving with very boring scenery.”

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Lima: Paracas Reserve, Slave Tunnels & Ballestas Islands Full Day

2.Paracas Reserve, Slave Tunnels & Ballestas Islands Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 659 reviews · 18 hours (approx.) · from $98

Review of Lima’s Paracas, Ballestas Islands, and Hacienda San José day trip, with wildlife, desert scenery, transport tips, costs, and drawbacks.

“We enjoyed seeing wildlife and beautiful geology of Ballistas islands. Nice lunch in Paracus as we waited for second activity. Hike in Paracus was moderately difficult, hiking up sand dunes/hillsides. I wouldn’t recommend for small children or people with mobility issues. Views from the top were spectacular and sunset as well. Tour guides were working hard to keep track of various tours for people on the bus. We were alerted that it would be a long time on the bus, and for us that was a bit long from Lima.”

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2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina

3.2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 472 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $149

Explore Paracas, Ballestas Islands, and Huacachina from Lima with boats, desert dunes, sandboarding, and comfortable transport.

“Well, what can I say other than what an amazing experience. It was definitely worth the money. The first day you arrive in Paracus around 2pm leaving you plenty of time to look around and prepare you for day (which is needed). We also meet up in the evening for dinner and drink to get to know each other abit more, which was great. Day two was amazing. You visit the Ballestas islands and get to see sealions, penguins and many birds. Paracas nature reserve with it's stunning landscape and beautiful views. Stop for lunch and a wine tour at a vineyard before arriving in Huacachina. The dune buggying and…”

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Lima: Ballestas & Huacachina Day Trip w/ Nazca Lines Flight

4.Ballestas & Huacachina Day Trip w/ Nazca Lines Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 19h 30m · from $600

Review of Lima’s long day trip to Ballestas, Nazca Lines, and Huacachina, with practical advice on cost, timing, flights, and what to expect.

“Once in a life time trip! The longest day trip ever (got up 3 am, guide and driver pick up at the hotel by 3:30 am, back to the hotel around 11 pm). Drove probably more than 1000 km. It’s amazing how to combine three sites so precisely and timely for the entire trip. The guide, Christian B was great, knowledgeable, and courteous. The driver was amazing, since some part of the road were not in good shape. Overall an excellent choice, highly recommended!”

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Lima : Paracas & Huacachina- Day to Islas Ballestas & Sandboard

5.Paracas & Huacachina- Day to Islas Ballestas & Sandboard

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $79

Review of Lima’s long day trip to Ballestas Islands and Huacachina, with wildlife, pisco tasting, dune buggies, sandboarding, costs, and tips.

“Everything, the most stand out part was watching my daughter coming down the sand slide, and stopping halfway down. I never seen anything like it before. 😂😂😂”

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From Lima: Ballestas, Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis

6.Ballestas, Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 14 to 19 hours (approx.) · from $550

Review of Lima’s Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines flight, and Huacachina day tour, with practical advice on timing, cost, motion sickness, and value.

“We had a wonderful day and overall great experience. We were able to see a lot in a very short amount of time, but the pace felt rushed throughout the day. We even ended up paying our tour operator and driver extra just so we could stop for food at the end, as no time had been carved out for meals. That said, the tours at each location were truly 5-star and a definite highlight. We just wish we had a bit more time to enjoy each stop without feeling so rushed. Hats off to our driver—he was incredibly fast!”

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Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands Private Tour Bus&Flight from Lima

7.Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands Private Tour Bus&Flight from Lima

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $818

Review of Lima’s 14-hour Nazca Lines and Ballestas Islands tour, with flight tips, wildlife highlights, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“It was a very long day as expected with mainly driving/boating. You will be in a 10 seat airplane and have 20 seconds to look for the Nazca Lines and take a picture if your lucky. You will not have an opportunity to see all the lines. Wear a nose/mouth mask on your journey to Ballestas Islands because the bird poop really stinks! You are also in a small boat with no bathroom or overhead so watch out for bird poop droppings. Basically you are paying for the transportation service and the plane and boat people are your guides.”

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Unforgettable Trip to Ballestas and Huacachina from Lima

8.Unforgettable Trip to Ballestas and Huacachina from Lima

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 17 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Review of Lima’s Ballestas Islands and Huacachina day trip, with boat wildlife viewing, pisco tasting, dune buggies, sandboarding, and practical tips.

“¡¡ I loved everything of the trip. Good service ,beautiful places, good people and it worth the time and money. I highly recommend ¡!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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From Lima: Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, and Vineyard Tour

9.Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, and Vineyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 14h 30m · from $220

See Ballestas wildlife, taste Peruvian pisco, and race across Huacachina dunes on a long but rewarding small-group day trip from Lima.

“I chose this tour as I didn’t have much time to sightsee on a business trip. There is a lot of travelling but it’s great to see the farms and coastline as you travel (and catch up on sleep!) and all of elements are well worth the journey. The pisco tasting is very generous and the views at the oasis are breathtaking. Highlight was still the penguins! My guide was really kind and friendly. I was the only one on the trip and he was very chatty. The only downside was I booked the trip hoping to be part of a social group. However I still really enjoyed it being…”

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Private Tour: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis, from Lima

10.Private Tour: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis, from Lima

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 16 hours · from $269

Review of a private Lima day trip to Ballestas Islands and Huacachina, with wildlife, dune buggies, sandboarding, Pisco tasting, and practical tips.

“It was a good expeirence. However, the lunch quality was really bad. Tiny meat with all carb. We paid 250usd, the lunch deserves to be better. Even the tour driver eat much better than us.”

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Ultimate Comfort: Lima to Huacachina, Ballestas and Vineyard

11.Ultimate Comfort: Lima to Huacachina, Ballestas and Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $200

Explore Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, dune buggies, and Pisco vineyards on a long but rewarding day trip from Lima.

“Our guide, Rudi was very hospitable and knowledgeable. The drive was clean & comfy. The boat tour in the morning was interesting bt very cold. Afterwards the buggy ride was soooo fun & a real adrenaline rush with all the bumps and steep slopes. Food for lunch wasn't inclusive but it was yummy & the servings were massive! We topped off with the pisco tour which we enjoyed very much. I blv our guide was juan. We left with 3 bottles of pisco!”

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Full day to Paracas & Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas island & Sand boarding

12.Full day to Paracas & Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas island & Sand boarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 15 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $110

Review of Lima’s full-day Paracas and Huacachina tour, with Ballestas Islands, dune buggies, sandboarding, wine tasting, and practical tips.

“It was an amazing trip with a cool small group of people. A long day, but it was great with the added Pisco wine tour and Ballast Island with the Oasis. Thank you so much! The tour guide was cool and the tour operator was great in planning my pick up and drop off and keeping in touch with me.”

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Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour with Sandboarding & Ballestas

13.Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour with Sandboarding & Ballestas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 18 hours (approx.) · from $110

Review of Lima’s 18-hour Paracas and Huacachina tour, with Ballestas wildlife, pisco tasting, dune buggies, sandboarding, and practical tips.

“Buen tour, recomendado. Los guías deberían meterle un poco más de empeño a su trabajo, pero el destino se cuenta solo, muy muy divertido y gran paraje para conocer.”

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PARACAS+ICA +HUACACHINA (Ballestas Island+Sundboard) PRIVATE TOUR

14.PARACAS+ICA +HUACACHINA (Ballestas Island+Sundboard) PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $269

Review of a private Lima day trip to Ballestas Islands, Huacachina, Ica wineries, dune buggies, sandboarding, and practical booking tips.

“Maria, our tour guide, was amazing. Attentive, but also gave us space to enjoy the experience. The islands were beautiful, but get ready for the smell of gas from the boat and bird poop. Huacachina dune buggy ride was a blast, sand boarding is lying on your stomach not standing. Still fun, but sand in every crack! The wine tour was great, our group ended buying a bottle to share. Overall a fantastic time, well worth the drive!”

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Day Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachinca Ica Desert

15.Day Tour to Ballestas Islands and Huacachinca Ica Desert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $75

Review of Lima’s 17-hour Ballestas Islands and Huacachina tour, with sea lions, pisco tasting, dune buggies, sandboarding, costs, and tips.

“The tour was great. We went to the islands in the ocean - boat tour. There were sea lions, penguins and lots of birds. We had a tasty lunch and then we went to the desert. There were buggie rides, sandboarding and beautiful views. Add to this local wine and candy tasting and you will get the picture. The guide was great. The tour was well organized.”

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