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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Bradley
Dec 10, 2024
Sea lions - Very cool to swim with the sea lions. Just take an uber to the meeting spot, bring a towel, sunscreen and change of clothes. We saw penguins and many sea birds in addition to thousands of friendly sea lions. Tour company did a good job speaking in English and Spanish.
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Eunice
Nov 24, 2024
Amazing. 🤩 - Very good sea tour to visit the islands. Pointed explanation about the tourist attractions around. The visit to sea lions and penguins has been wonderful, seeing them in their habitat and appreciating them is unparalleled. It is not mandatory to enter the water but in other health circumstances if you had done so without hesitation. The tour started on time, they offer you a coffee or water before leaving and at the end of the tour they offer you other snacks. The guide, Rodrigo, has been very pleasant with his explanations and very friendly. Excellent experience.
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Abbyrichards01
Nov 17, 2024
Surreal experience - Overall I experience was amazing. Learned about the islands and the history and then got to see the beautiful sea-lions which was an amazing experience. The water is cold but they provided wet suits. Would recommend buying waterproof cover for your phone so you can take pictures. Our guide Julio was amazing he spoke in both English and Spanish and had so much patience and knowledge. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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Lenabx5416na
Nov 14, 2024
Unforgettable experience of swimming in the ocean with sea lions - Unforgettable experience of swimming in the ocean with sea lions! Everything was well organized starting from meeting everybody, guiding, telling some interesting facts about Peru, Islands, animals on our way to the seal lions island. And then advising on how to better approach the lions and how to get t the most from this experience. The lions were so close to us that they explored and touched us! The guide took photos of us in the water with the lions. Highly recommend these guys!
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Amanda_w
Nov 13, 2024
Sea lion trip - Very helpful guide Rodriquez - excellent trip - saw penguins pelicans and sea lions. Well worth the boat ride out
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Terry_k
Nov 5, 2024
Once-in-a-lifetime experience, don't miss it! - Hundreds of sea lions, like puppies, gambolling and barking around us. Absolutely not aggressive. Water was freezing but you get used to it. Boat crew took good care of us.
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543kayleyw
Oct 26, 2024
Sea Lion Tour - This was a great tour! Definitely worth the money. Our guide, Julio, and captain, Segundo, were extremely kind and knowledgeable.
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Ssfoodie2110
Oct 13, 2024
Enjoy your visit to see sealions - Very well organised and professional tour. Great opportunity to swim with sea lions if you wish to. The company will provide all the gear as well.
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P4339ehchris
Nov 4, 2024
Palomino Islands Tour - Swim with Sea Lions and/or see Humboldt penguins! - This was an amazing excursion from Lima. We were able to fit it in on our way home from Cusco where we completed the 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. We booked the Palomino Islands Sea Lion tour with the real hope of seeing Humboldt penguins (not a guarantee) - and we did get to see the pinguinos!!! It was amazing. Our guide and boat captain were also amazing. There was no pressure to chnage into wet suits and swim with the Sea Lions, but most of the attendees did and seemed to enjoy it. We booked directly with Mar Adentro Excursiones and it was confusing to find the departure site and to understand who were real staff and who were vendors trying to sell us items. We had been warned that the port was not a safe place to be wandering around. Thank goodness for other reviewers who helped with details. You meet up at the port and the location is listed as Calle La Mar 229 - Callao. You actually meet in the El Nakary restaurant (use the bathroom there). Once everyone was ready and all the forms completed, we headed to the boat together. Once the tour was complete, everyone dispersed after disembarking and we were on our own to find our way back to the restaurant and our transportation back to Lima.
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Texas_t
Nov 15, 2024
Not worth it. - Only have 10 minutes to swim with the seals and they don't come close at all. No changing facilities. Tour ends in a ship yard. Would not recommend.
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