Ballestas Islands & National Reserve of Paracas from Ica
Overview
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Come and visit the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, know the National Reserve and enjoy its incredible beaches, where you can take excellent photographs. Our professional tour guides will provide you with all the information on the history of the place.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pregnant women cannot board tourist sliders.
In the case of bad weather on the day of the tour, and there is no departure to the Ballestas Islands, passengers will be offered a refund of S/40.00 soles per person. And the tour to the Paracas National Reserve will continue.
On holidays the pick up will be 30 minutes earlier than normal, and it will be at the Plaza de Armas and the Huacachina Oasis. The end of the tour will be in the Plaza de Armas.
The group option is in a minibus with natural ventilation (windows open), the private option is in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ica
El Tour de Paracas & Islas Ballestas & Reserva Nacional de Paracas inicia desde Ica y termina en Ica. Los recojos son en hoteles centro del cercado de Ica o en todo caso en el centro de Ica (plaza de armas o terminal de bus). Al finalizar el Tour, en el retorno a Ica, si algún pasajero desea quedarse en Paracas, lo puede hacer bajo su propia responsabilidad.
Paracas National Reserve
Una vez terminado el Tour a las Islas Ballestas, procederemos a continuar con el Tour a la Reserva Nacional de Paracas, la cual incluye: - Movilidad Terrestre hacia la Reserva Nacional de Paracas. - Visita al Mirador Istmo de la Península. - Visita a Playa Roja. - Visita a la Playa Lagunillas. - Tiempo libre para Bañarse y Almorzar en la Playa Lagunillas. - Visita a la playa La Mina. - Todos los Impuestos y Entradas. - Traslado de Retorno a la Ciudad de Ica.
What‘s Included
Guía Oficial de Turismo
Tour Islas Ballestas
Transporte Turístico
Tour a la Reserva Nacional de Paracas
No Incluyen bebidas y alimentos. Pero sí les brindaremos tiempo para almorzar en las Playas de Paracas.
Hospedaje
Tickets de Bus Interprovincial (Lima/Ica)
Ticket turístico en Paracas S/22.00 soles por persona
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Paracas Tour Full Day
Private Paracas Full Day Tour: The private tour will visit the same places as the group service but will be more personalized and with more patience without
Private Tour
Duration: 8 hours: The duration of the tour will be approximately 7 to 8 hours.
Car or Van: Car service will be from 02 to 03 pax. The Van service will be from 04 to 08 pax.
Pickup included
Grupal Paracas Tour Full Day
Pickup included
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Would NOT Recommend
Grace A,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The islands are great. This is NOT a Spanish/English tour. It’s entirely in Spanish with maybe 1 sentience in English for full 10+ sentences in Spanish. The return is extremely unorganized. As mentioned by other reviewers, we picked up random people on the way back. The tour also stops at random places in Ica. Our guide got out for 10 or so minutes flagging a taxi for a couple because they wouldn’t return to their hotel. Six people got dropped off and told to walk back to their Airbnb, including a family with a young child. Also important to note the transportation is NOT air conditioned and gets ridiculously hot.
Beautiful as always
24c sarh,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful, it wasn't 30 years ago and now the boats are bigger and faster. Well the tour, just a little congested. I do remember you used to see more animals, but it may be due to the season. The Boat Enterprise service was very good. Excellent option to go with children.
Fantastic!
jennec2022,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guide Luis! Lots of information and facts about Paracas. Fun boat trip where we saw a lot of different sea animals! The national reserve was also very beautiful!
Don’t miss this
mylesm467,,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stunning sights, saw plenty of sea lions, penguins, and cool birds. Boat ride was fun, beach was beautiful. Don’t miss this part of Peru
Perfect!
V2327WVjordim,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great, both the tour and the guide was perfect. We were recommended a place to eat that the truth could not have better views and the food was also very good.
Great trip
stefansprakel1,,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip, good communication and basically covers all the things you want to see. Lunch is not included but they had enough options for everyone.
Nice experience
glass illa,,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Huacachina and Paracas were wonderful experiences. The guide Luis very committed and funny. Overall the organization very good and recommended. Cheers.
Beautiful excursion
Rolandeschain10,,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect hike, respected times, great lunch and prepared and friendly guide. It deserves a lot so we recommend everyone to do it, everything perfect!
Brilliant experience!
Rishi S,,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great experience for our party! This combines a tour of the Ballestas Islands, and a following tour of the Paracas Reserve. Guide was helpful and informative, and was a very enjoyable day out!
Penguins and sealine were...
Jacob K,,May 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Penguins and sealine were beautiful. Absolutely worth a visit. Wish we had spent a bit more time viewing wildlife and some less time at the glyphs.
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