Ballestas Islands

Set sail for the spectacular Islas Ballestas off the coast of southern Peru to the "Little Galapagos" from Paracas. These islands, eroded into many caves and arches, providing shelter for thousands of seabirds and hundreds of sea lions. Although the islands fall just outside the Paracas National Reserve they are protected by separate legislation. On the boat journey you will see the famous Candelabra geoglyph, a giant figure engraved into the sandyhills. The islands are home to over 150 species of marine birds including the Humboldt penguin, cormorants, boobies and pelicans; even condors have been known to visit. On the shores can be seen large numbers of sea lions and in the sea it is possible to encounter dolphins and even whales.

At Marina Turistica de Paracas your remarkable boat ride to the Ballestas Islands begins, which are three small islands filled with amazing wildlife. You will travel closely around the islands to have spectacular views of the animals on the shore, animals flying overhead, and those swimming underwater.