Ballestas Islands Boat Tour and Self-Drive Mini Buggy
From €45 per person
See availability →A Ballestas Islands boat tour and mini buggy ride in a single outing, with about two hours on the water and two driving yourself through the Paracas Reserve.
The Ballestas Islands boat tour and mini buggy combination gives you two very different halves of about two hours each, both based at the operator's Paracas office. The first half is calm and watery; the second you drive yourself.
The boat crosses the Pacific towards the islands, passing the Candelabro geoglyph, a huge figure etched on the desert hillside, then pelicans, Humboldt penguins and sea lions. After a short break back in port, you return to the office to begin the buggy section.
The mini buggy section is a self-drive experience for people who want to set their own rhythm. There is no historical guide; the team gives logistical support along the route and safety equipment is provided. The stops are:
- Yumaque Beach
- the Isthmus viewpoint
- Red Beach (Playa Roja), at the edge of the desert and the sea
The office keeps your luggage safe while you are out. All communication and confirmations go through WhatsApp. Hotel pick-up and drop-off, entry tickets, meals, drinks, travel insurance and tips are not included, and the tour is not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems.