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Palomino Islands: Swim with Sea Lions in the Pacific Ocean
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Palomino Islands: Swim with Sea Lions in the Pacific Ocean

By ECOCRUCEROS Islas Palomino
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €54 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Enjoy a day swimming with friendly sea lions
  • Swim in the Pacific Ocean in a protected area
  • Learn about the sea lions and local marine life
  • See Guano Birds and Humbolt Penguins
  • Sail on a well-equipped yatch from the La Punta Bay in Lima

Activity location

    • Lima
    • Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Muelle Club Canottieri, Malecón Figueredo 800 Espalda cuadra 8 Av. Francisco Bolognesi La Punta, La Punta CALLAO 05, Peru | Meet at the Ecocruceros office.
    • La Punta, Callao, Peru

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Tour with Meeting Point in Callao
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

This option does not include a pickup service. A cab or Uber from Lima's city centre should take about 45 minutes and costs around 35 soles each way.

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€53.86 x 1 Adult€53.86

Total
Price is €53.86

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedYacht tour
  • What's includedWhat's included Chance to swim with sea lions
  • What's includedWhat's included Neoprene swimming costume
  • What's includedWhat's included Lifejacket
  • What's includedWhat's included Seasickness medication
  • What's includedWhat's included Specialised English and Spanish-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included Boat crew and instructor in the water
  • What's includedWhat's included Return transport to the port in La Punta, Callao (if option with hotel pickup and drop-off is chosen)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNature reserve protection and conservation fee and use of a private pier ($7 per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Tips (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Fins and mask
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Towels

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Embark on an incredible yacht tour to Palomino Islands and for the chance to witness Peru's incredible seabirds and marine wildlife and swim with thousands of sea lions in their natural habitat.

First, get picked up from your hotel if you choose the relevant option when booking, otherwise make your own way to the meeting point in Callao. Start the tour from La Punta Bay where you will board a comfortable and safe yacht equipped with sophisticated navigation equipment, bathrooms, and other amenities. Sail out into the Pacific Ocean on an unforgettable 4-hour journey past the islands of Callao and along the coast of San Lorenzo Island.

Pass a naval base and the El Frontón Island, where a maximum-security prison existed until the 1980s. Cruise along the coast of the Cabinzas Islands which are inhabited by several colonies of guano birds, until you finally reach the central attraction, the Palomino Islands.

When you arrive, observe a colony of approximately 8000 sea lions, one of the largest in the area. Get kitted out with neoprene wetsuits and life jackets and take the opportunity to jump into the water as you get up close to these friendly animals. The tour will be under the surveillance and guidance of the experienced crew.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Lima
    • Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Muelle Club Canottieri, Malecón Figueredo 800 Espalda cuadra 8 Av. Francisco Bolognesi La Punta, La Punta CALLAO 05, Peru | Meet at the Ecocruceros office.
    • La Punta, Callao, Peru

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

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Kimberly D

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
28 Mar 2025
United States
Tour started an hour late by the time we got on the boat but I was very relaxing the whole time. Some people might say it was too long of a tour but if you enjoy the sea, it’s worth it whether you get in the water with sea lions or not. Bring food, drinks, water and enjoy the sun. We booked for 11:30, on boat and left the harbor at 12:30, takes over an hour to get to the sea lions and about 30 min in the water, wasn’t too cold for needing a suit but it was nice to have, got back on boat and drove another hour back the the harbor. The tour guide provided history on the sea lions, birds, etc in English and Spanish. His partner who helped people swim on the water was great to have to!. You do not need goggles because the water is dark and you won’t be able to see them in the water under you. I would suggest bringing a waterproof phone case into the water with you or a go pro.

10.0 out of 10

Rebecca D

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
22 Mar 2025
United States
Miguel Angel was an amazing tour guide. We saw penguins and sea lions and had a really fun time on this tour

10.0 out of 10

Chris M

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
17 Mar 2025
Britain
Incredible. Very well planned. Pick up and drop off all on time. 15-20 mins in the water with the sea lions was perfect

10.0 out of 10

Juliana J

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
12 Mar 2025
Brazil
It was amazing! Best experience in Lima

10.0 out of 10

Lera P

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
11 Mar 2025
Qatar, State of
Amazing activity, I definitely recommend it if you have time in Lima)

10.0 out of 10

Carleen E

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
10 Mar 2025
Canada
Coolest experience!!! I was sleep deprived coming straight from the airport and am so happy I did! They were also super accommodating in keeping my luggage safe during the excursion.

10.0 out of 10

Yuliya R

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
9 Mar 2025
Peru
Amazing experience, totally recommend. All well organised, professional guide, very attentive and fun. Water was cold, but they provide wet suits. Swimming with lions was great itself! They are friendly and curious, you’ll definitely enjoy the tour

10.0 out of 10

Sharon E

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
7 Mar 2025
Australia
It was a very nice and exciting tour. I highly recommend it when you are in Lima as you get the chance to swim with the very friendly seals. Even if you do not know how to swim the guide will assist you, this is a kid friendly tour as well. 10/10

10.0 out of 10

Juliette Wessel L

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
17 Feb 2025
Denmark
So fun! I Recommend! So cool to swim with sea lions and see them so close in the ocean. I first wanted to do the one in paracas, but you only see them from the boat, so this is perfect if you wanna swim with them and get very clothes. And it’s also a small group and lots of time.

2.0 out of 10

Rodrigo R

Reviewed on GetYourGuide
15 Feb 2025
Colombia
Unfortunately my expectations were high and the activity was not as I expected. One thing that I really didn’t like it, it was the option of the photographer, I know that it was not part of the package but if you offer it please ensure that it is at least accessible

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