About this experience
Our boat ride to the Palomino Islands will allow you to witness a fabulous natural spectacle, as well as offer you the opportunity to experience an adventure full of history and nature, and meet the Peruvian cold sea birds and friendly sea lions.
Boarding a confortable boat at the Callao dock, we will tour a series of islands such as San Lorenzo, El Fronton and Las Cavinazas on our way to the Palomino Islands. There we will be able to appreciate an ecosystem almost intact, while our boat continues sailing around the island.
You will also have the opportunity to swim with sea lions and be closer than ever to the amazing fauna of this island. The palomino islands sea lion swimming tour will be an unique and unforgettable experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Accident insurance during the sailing
- Wetsuits
- Life jacket
- All Fees and Taxes
- Swim with sea lions
Not included
- Gratuities
- Snacks
Itinerary and highlights
The guide will meet you at the meeting point to start the Palomino Islands Sea Lion Swimming Tour.
From there, we will sail to the Palomino Islands, located off the coast of the Constitutional Province of Callao. On the way, we will stop at the anchorage of yachts, warships and merchant ships.
The archipelago consists of four small islets located 6 miles west of the port city of Callao, at the western coast of San Lorenzo Island.
We will also pass by the San Lorenzo Island, an eight kilometres long island, the largest island of Peru.
Then we will head towards the Palomino Islands, two islands that are part of an ecosystem of their own where extraordinary fauna of sea lions and local migratory birds coexists. This small group of islands just off the coast of Lima, offers visitors a glimpse of the rich sea life along Peru’s coastline.
Peru’s marine life include sea lions, penguins, exotic birds and, if you’re lucky, even dolphins so make sure to bring your camera!
Due to the lack of predators it is possible to swim with sea lions and penguins at close range and in complete harmony. This will be an unforgettable experience, a 100% recommended to everyone!
Finally we will start the return between islets, and the second largest Humboldt penguin colony in Peru, while a snack is served on board.
After disembarking, we will back to the meeting point.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tangol
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by 2 paying adults
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary
- If you are prone to motion sickness, please take any necessary precautions. Consult a medical professional before taking any medication.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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