Palomino Islands Tour: Swim with Sea Lions in Lima

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  • 4.5 Hours: 9:00 - 13:30
  • Easy cancellation
  • Expert Tour Guide
  • English / Spanish
  • Pick Up From Hotel

Detail

Head out from the port of Callao to the Palomino Islands, home to a large colony of South American sea lions, and get in the water with them. On the way the boat passes San Lorenzo, the largest island off Peru, and El Frontón, a former island prison, while your guide tells their story. At Palomino you swim next to the sea lions in a life jacket, with seabirds and, with some luck, Humboldt penguins on the rocks.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so it fits into a single morning in Lima. Book at least 2 days ahead so we can confirm your spot with the boat.

Highlights

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    Swim with sea lions in their natural habitat
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    Boat ride past San Lorenzo and the Cavinzas islands
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    Spot seabirds and, with luck, Humboldt penguins
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    Hear the story of El Frontón, the former island prison
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    Safety and swimming gear included
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    Round-trip hotel pickup and an English/Spanish-speaking guide

Tour itinerary

All timings are approximate and may vary with season and traffic.
  • 09:00 - Hotel pickup in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco
  • Drive to the port of Callao
  • Boat ride past San Lorenzo, the Cavinzas islands and El Frontón
  • Swim with the sea lions at the Palomino Islands
  • Seabird and penguin watching on the way back
  • 13:30 - Back at your hotel

Why book with us

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Important information

Included

  • Round-trip hotel pickup
  • English/Spanish-speaking guide
  • Boat ride and swim with sea lions
  • Safety and swimming gear
  • Entrance fees, parking and tolls

Not included

  • Meals
  • Tips
  • Personal travel insurance

What to bring

  • Swimsuit under your clothes
  • Towel and a change of clothes
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • A light jacket for the boat ride

Allowed age

All ages are welcome on the boat. Swimming is optional and always with a life jacket.

FAQ's

Do I have to swim?

No. Swimming is optional. If you prefer to stay dry, you watch the sea lions from the boat.

How cold is the water?

The Pacific off Lima is cold for most of the year. The most comfortable months for swimming are the summer months, from December to April.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. We pick you up at 09:00 from your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco and bring you back around 13:30. If you stay in another district, write to us first.

How far in advance do I need to book?

At least 2 days before the tour, so we can confirm your place on the boat.

Can I book it alone?

Bookings are for 2 people or more. If you travel alone, message us on WhatsApp and we check whether you can join a group that day.

Does it run every day?

Yes, every day at 09:00, except national holidays.

Price
From$135
12:00 pm
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