Palomino Islands Tour: Experience Wild Sea Lions and Peruvian History

Embark on a thrilling Palomino Islands Tour and witness the majestic beauty of wild sea lions in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in Peruvian history, culture, and nature while exploring these protected islands. Join us for a family-friendly adventure and enjoy complimentary snacks and the option to swim with these incredible creatures.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mar Adentro Excursiones / Mar Adentro Peru - 10:30 Start the adventure
    Starting ther tour to the islands of Callao. At first we observed the anchorage of yachts, warships and merchant ships in Callao bay. During the trip we will go by the low or sand bank “El Camotal”, open sea “Mar Adentro”.
    We passed the island of San Lorenzo, rich history that…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Wetsuit
  • Bathrooms
  • Transport by speed boat
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Protection and conservation fee (11 Soles or 4 USD each person)
Additional Information

You will visit a protected natural area and see how is possible to find a balance among flora, fauna and human being. Our speed boats are in perfect conditions and we are working wit Sernanp, the government organization to protect and develop the area.
Be with wild sea lions in their natural environment and also learning about birds, Humboldt penguins,…

Location
La Mar 229
La Mar
Calle La Mar N. 229, Callao Provincia Constitucional Del Callao. Referencia: Calle Daniel Nieto N. 102 - 114. PLEASE NOTE: Meeting Time is 10am and Departure Time is 10:30am
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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816vald
Feb 14, 2025
Amazing experience you need to do this - 100% Highly recommend this excursion which we did as part of a group excursion. Swimming with the sea lions was amazing and we were also lucky to see some penguins along the way. Rodrigo was excellent and provided lots of interesting information during the trip and had a great sense of humour! Unfortunately we had a lot of fog so photos don't do justice to the amazing experience we had! Thanks to all the staff on the boat we loved it! You won't be disappointed
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A7470mydylanm
Feb 11, 2025
Swimming with sea lions - The boat trip was smooth. We saw dozens of penguins. The sea lions were very interactive and our guide and driver were top notch. All in all a great day!
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X7995sicynthias
Feb 4, 2025
Excellent walk, worth it! - The company was very correct. The initial meeting was at a restaurant on the corner of Calle La Mar. From there we went to the harbour, where we took the boat that takes us to the small archipelago in front of El Callao: San Lorenzo (the largest island, with an area of the marina), El Frontón (with the ruins of the prison of St. John the Baptist), Cavinzas Islands (we saw Humboldt Penguins and many birds) and Palomino, where we found the biggest attraction: the sea lions. We didn't have the courage to fall into the cold water, we preferred to stay watching the whole group have fun. Despite the bad smell and zoom they make and not having swam with them, I loved the walk and seeing them was wonderful! I recommend!
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Bath4
Feb 3, 2025
Thrill of a lifetime!! - This tour proved to be the most unique and fun tour! We actually swam in the ocean with wild sea lions. The staff added to the fun of the experience and never did we feel unsafe. For a once in a lifetime, over the top wildlife experience, I highly recommend swimming with the sea lions. You’ll love sharing your experience with your friends!
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709nancyk
Jan 29, 2025
Great Experience but get directions ahead - Great experience with fantastic crew! Don’t miss this opportunity if you are in Lima. It’s really hard to find, though, so get detailed directions before you set out or ask for hotel pick up (worth extra cost!) Also, remember it’s rush hour so it takes longer. It took us 90 min to go 9 miles: one Uber ( dropped us 3 miles from destination) one taxi, one military person, two police, and at least 3 people on the street to help us find the place.
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Amy_b
Jan 24, 2025
Wow!!! - Such an amazing experience. Tons of penguins and sea lions and birds. The water is FREEZING but such a once in a lifetime opportunity!!
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Relax553307
Jan 22, 2025
Super cute sea lions and Penguins - Rodrigo was really knowledgeable and very funny during the tour. He took excellent care of the whole group and gave lots of interesting facts. Swimming with the sea lions was great, even if there was a slight smell it didn't linger for long. Total swim time was about 15-20 minutes, but felt it was more than enough given the cold water temp.
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Whliu2001
Jan 18, 2025
Excellent wildlife tour - Very good wildlife tour to see sea lions and penguins. The sea lions are very active. They jump and swim towards you if you are in water.
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Canadiancouple202018
Jan 17, 2025
A Once In A lifetime Experience - This was a super fun and memorable experience! So glad I went. Sometimes my stomach is not great with boat motion but I took the chance and it paid off. Julio was a great tour guide. He also advised me to look at the horizon as opposed to a single focus point while moving through the water and that definitely helped as it is an open boat. No roof. There are three stops we have along the way before hitting the most fun, the sea lions. The stops were all interesting to learn about and take some pictures. Most of the people on our boat went into the water with the playful sea lions. I was lucky in that they liked my feet the best and I got a lot of kisses and a couple love nibbles. Haha, no bites. Just playful stuff from the sea lions and such great memories. Julio took some great photos and video while we were in the water too and you get those included with the tour too. If you love animals this is a great way to enjoy them in their natural habitat and you are 100% safe.
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Desmond992
Jan 17, 2025
Amazing! - Amazing experience, tons of sea lions and swimming with them was unforgettable, they were very curious and friendly. Rodrigo was an outstanding guide and helped us take some excellent pictures.
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