Water activity

Palomino Islands: Swim with Sea Lions in the Pacific Ocean

Water activity

Palomino Islands: Swim with Sea Lions in the Pacific Ocean

Activity provider: ECOCRUCEROS Islas Palomino

From US$ 59 per person

Experience an unforgettable 4-hour journey to the Palomino Islands aboard a comfortable and safe yacht. Observe penguins and other seabirds along the coastline of this protected area. Jump into the water and bathe next to a colony of 1000s of sealions.

About this activity

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Duration 4 - 6 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup optional
Your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Downtown Lima.

Experience

Highlights
  • 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
Full description
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.
Includes
  • Yacht tour
  • Chance to swim with sea lions
  • Neoprene swimsuit
  • Lifejacket
  • Seasickness medication
  • Specialized English and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Boat crew and instructor in the water
  • Round-trip transportation to the port in Callao (if option with hotel pickup and drop-off is chosen)
  • Nature reserve protection and conservation fee ($5 dollars per person)
  • Tips (optional)
  • Food and drinks
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Meet at the Ecocruceros office.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Jacket

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  •  It is highly recommended that you eat a very light breakfast on the day of your tour to avoid seasickness; seasickness medication is provided
  • Be aware the weather is very changeable
  • There are restrooms on the yacht
  • You will be entering a nature reserve; please try to make as little impact as possible by not throwing waste into the sea and by not touching the animals while swimming
  • The sea lions are friendly and harmless animals; you don't need to be scared
  • Please be aware that Sea Lions, Humboldt Penguins and all animal life in these islands have a strong smell that can be uncomfortable for some people. People usually get used to it after a few minutes
  • This part of the pacific ocean is fed by the Humboldt Current. That means the water temperature varies from 7 to 19 degrees Celsius depending on the time of year. Neoprene swimsuits are available
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 88 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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This activity was one of the best experiences of my entire life, hands down! The crew and photographer were phenomenal. Both the guide and the photographer went out of their way to help me out, and for that, I am grateful. Thanks for one of best excursions I have ever experienced. ❤️

March 25, 2023

Wonderful experience, if you get sea sick it might be a little rough (I typically don’t and the there were around 20 minutes where I really started feeling it) but if you are willing to put up with that it’s a really amazing experience. Be sure to bring a waterproof camera with you!

March 25, 2023

Increíble experiencia. El personal muy atento y los animalitos de los más lindos posibles. Tuvimos un atraso y nos esperaron. Les recomendamos llevar GoPro. Uno más lo llevó y nos compartió el video. Fuimos la cantidad perfecta de personas (5). No hay maltrato, que es lo que más me encanta.

March 25, 2023

Product ID: 283287