Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

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Highlights

  • Hop into the sea off Palomino Island to swim with wild sea lions

  • Stunning views over cliffs and islands from your vantage point on the water

  • Tour includes all equipment, snacks, and optional hotel pickup in Lima

Summary

Head to the marina club in the morning, or upgrade your tour to include a handy hotel pickup from the Miraflores district. Board your speedboat and zip out toward Palomino Island and the Guanera Islands (Islas Guaneras) nature reserve.  Pass San Lorenzo Island as your guide sheds light on the area’s rich pre-Columbian history. Spot fishing boats bobbing on the water, and keep watch for native bird colonies and Humboldt penguins. On arrival at Palomino Island—home to a large colony of sea lions—don your neoprene wetsuit and jump into the rolling waves. Splash among the wild sea lions, and enjoy an up-close experience with some of South America’s finest swimmers. With no natural predators to worry about, the sea lions can be surprisingly friendly and bold. After your memorable swim, snack while enjoying sweeping views over soaring cliffs and hidden islets en route back to the marina club.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

Peru’s coastline is teeming with native marine life, both above and below the waves. Enjoy an up-close encounter with some of the sea’s boldest inhabitants—wild sea lions—on this tour from Lima. Following an optional hotel pickup, zoom across the water by speedboat with your guide, then jump in to swim among sea lions in their natural habitat. Stay warm in your wetsuit and refuel with a post-swim snack.

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What’s included?

  • Bottled water

  • Snacks

  • Professional guide

  • Transport by speed boat

  • Wetsuit

  • Bathrooms

  • Transportation to/from attractions

  • Protection and conservation fee (11 Soles or 4 USD each person)

  • Entry/Admission - Museo de Sitio Naval- Submarino Ex Bap Abtao

  • Entry/Admission - Mar Adentro Excursiones

  • Entry/Admission - Islas Palomino

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Mar Adentro Excursiones

About operator:

Area: Callao Islands, Lima, Peru. What to do in Lima with the entire family, children and adults? SEA WILD LIFE - NATURE LOVERS PARADISE Swimming with Sea Lions Meeting point at 10:00 10:30 Departure to the islands. During the whole tour we will observe open sea, rocky Islands, dung birds, fishermen boats at work and a Humboldt penguin rookery. 11:30 Arriving to the far point on route, the Palomino Island, a huge sea lion rookery appears, a group come to us playing, swimming, jumping and diving below the boat. Wearing wetsuits we might jump into the water with life vests and share the ocean with them, swimming with them; sometimes the young ones come up and touch us out of curiosity; the old ones keep a 5 meters distance from us. They live in comfort because there are no predators. Being in the water close to the colony is an amazing moment for everyone who likes nature and wildlife. 13:00 heading back, the boat passes amazing rookeries with many bird colonies. Once in calm waters we have a snack talking about the experience. 13:30 arriving to the dock after two hours and a half of experiencing a full sea nature adventure. Includes Transfer on request. Tour around the Callao Islands English / Spanish speaking Guidance Wetsuit Life Vests Swim among Sea Lions Snack on Board Insurance while in boat Not included Masks, Fins Binoculars Rain coats Insurance while in water

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