4 Palomino Islands Sea Lion Tours from Lima to Build a Day Around

1.Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125Our pick

Leave your Lima hotel by minivan or SUV for Callao Harbor, then cruise past protected islands and seabird colonies. With a wetsuit and life jacket, you can float near wild sea lions. Guides such as Diego and Rodrigo have provided wildlife and safety briefings, with snacks and drinks included.

“Such a great half day adventure and a unique experience to swim in the ocean with these curious creatures. For anyone complaining about it not being a 'yacht' or the 'snacks' were not up to standard, you are missing the point of this adventure. It is a only a few hours of a boat trip not a full day, snacks are a bonus & you don't need a yacht.. It was a great boat for what the trip requires and the trip was actually not rough for us this day which was also great (it is of course the ocean and nature decides what will happen, so obviously if you…”

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2.Swimming with Sea Lions Palomino Islands Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 130 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

From El Mirador in Callao, sail past El Camotal and San Lorenzo Island to Palomino Island. Put on a neoprene suit and swim near wild sea lions, or stay aboard for penguins, pelicans, and other seabirds. English and Spanish guides, snacks, drinks, and safety equipment are included.

“Fantastic. A unique experience I'll never forget. The guides were great 👍”

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3.Lima Peru Sea Lions, History and Palomino Callao Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $72Best value

From La Punta in Callao, you’ll speed by boat past San Lorenzo, Frontón, Cavinzas, and Palomino Islands with guides such as Rodrigo or Diego. Expect sea lions, Humboldt penguins, guano birds, rock formations, a wetsuit, snacks, and an optional swim.

“The tour is spectacular and one of the best things in Lima (including dining at Central). The thousands of sea lions are magnificent and it’s also wonderful to see the Humboldt penguins. The landscape is beautiful too. The boat ride is bumpy—a lot of fun if you are not seasick and maybe some pain if you are. The guides are very nice and friendly.”

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4.Sea Lion Swim and Wildlife Palomino Islands Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

From La Punta, you cruise to San Lorenzo Island and the Palomino Islands with a bilingual guide, then enter the Pacific in a wetsuit to swim near wild sea lions. You may also spot Humboldt penguins, pelicans, boobies, and guano birds. Hotel pickup from Miraflores and San Isidro is optional.

“Dear Maciej, Thank you! We're so glad you had a great time exploring the Palomino Islands and swimming with sea lions. Hope to see you again soon!”

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