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The 10 most popular ballestas islands tours in Lima, with prices, durations and a clear sense of what each one is actually like.
A long day tour from Paracas to Ballestas Islands and Huacachina, with wildlife boat views, Pisco tastings, and optional dune fun.
“It’s a long tour, so be prepared to spend around 15-16 hours, but it’s worth every penny, our guides Joel & Lucy and our driver Jesus were truly amazing, went above and beyond to explain everything”
Lima to Ballestas and Paracas by luxury bus and speedboat, plus guided desert reserve and Hacienda San José tunnels.
“Be ready for a very long bus ride to and from. At least the bus was very comfortable. Most people slept both ways. The three events were interesting. The hi-speed boat ride to the islands was a lot of fun and we did see a lot of wild-life. Mostly birds and sea-lions. It was great…”
Two days from Lima to Paracas, Ballestas Islands, and Huacachina with luxury transport, boat wildlife, dunes, and sandboarding.
“Well, what can I say other than what an amazing experience. It was definitely worth the money.”
One long day linking Paracas wildlife, a Nazca Lines flight, and Huacachina Oasis. Includes hotel pickup, guide, boat, and plane.
From Lima, ride to Paracas for a wildlife boat trip, then hit Huacachina dunes for a dune buggy and sandboarding day.
“We were picked up at 5am in front of a Marriott hotel. couple of hours to the boats for the sea lion and penguin viewing. Then lunch and then to Huacachina. It was great. The tour guides were great. The only disappointment was when we found out we wouldn't actually be visiting Huacachina; You see…”
Ballestas wildlife, a Nazca Lines overflight, and Huacachina sand dunes in one long day from Lima, with hotel pickup.
“Pickup for us was 3:30 am. A little over three hours drive for the boat ride. Miguel definitely had us moving because of how far you had to drive from place to place. We got there bathroom coffee and on the boat. Once we were done it was another 3-4 hours to the airport. Bathroom…”
A long pre-dawn day that pairs a speed boat wildlife trip at Ballestas Islands with a Cessna flight over the Nazca Lines from Lima.
“Only a couple of things to point out — the bus was super comfy with seats that leaned way back, which made the ride really chill. The tour reps were great too, meeting me at every stop and making sure I got to the next place with zero hassle. Just a heads-up if you're going…”
Early pickup from Lima to Paracas, Ballestas, and Huacachina. Boat wildlife plus pisco and dune buggies in one packed day.
“It was a very long day but worth it! The buggies and sand boarding was a rush and my daughters and I had so much fun. It is difficult walking in the lose sand at an incline, but it was part of the experience. One we won’t forget.”
Early Lima pickup to Paracas boat wildlife, Huacachina sand time, and a Pisco tasting, with a small-group guide and early return.
Private Ballestas Island boat wildlife plus Huacachina dunes, sandboarding, and a vineyard Pisco stop from Lima in one 16-hour day.
