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Lima: Swimming with Wild Sea Lions on the Palomino Islands

4.8 / 5

37 reviews

Activity provider: Mar Adentro Excursiones
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    Lima: Swimming with Wild Sea Lions on the Palomino Islands

    Activity provider: Mar Adentro Excursiones

    4.8

    37 reviews

    From US$ 80 per person

    This 2.5-hour tour allows you to swim alongside wild sea lions in their natural environment. Departing from Lima, you'll travel by boat to the Palomino Islands, home to penguins, birds, and sea lions.

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    Duration 2.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    Spanish, English

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Swim with wild sea lions in their natural habitat
    • See Humboldt penguins and a lot of other birds
    • Enjoy a light snack on board
    Full description
    Meet your friendly crew then sail to the islands of Callao, travelling through the "El Camotal" underwater, open sea and passing by San Lorenzo Island.  At 11:30 AM, reach the farthest point, Palomino Island, which houses a large colony of sea lions. Here, you can freely swim alongside these great animals in neoprene suits. Then, at 12:35 PM, you will return to the meeting place in Calloa at Calle La Mar 229. Your return will begin through impressively shaped cliffs and islets. You will have the chance to enjoy a snack on board before arriving at the pier in Callao at 1:00 PM.
    Includes
    • Tour around the islands of Callao
    • Nautical English and Spanish speaking guide
    • Neoprene suit
    • Lifevest
    • Swimming with sea lions
    • Snacks / water or juice
    • Insurance against personal accidents on board
    • Natural Reserve Protection and conservation fee
    • Binoculars
    • Outerwear/raincoats
    • Sunscreen, masks, fins
    • Towel
    • Tips
    Not suitable for
    • People with heart problems
    • People with a cold
    • People with pre-existing medical conditions

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    Meeting point

    Meet at the local partner's address at La Mar 229. Please arrive on time.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Towel
    • Change of clothes
    • Sunscreen

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Drones

    Know before you go

    • Ask about the safety transfer from Miraflores to Callao
    • Take care of your personal belongings as the company is not responsible for losses
    • Please arrive 30 minutes before the meeting time at the dock to confirm your spot.
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.8 /5

    based on 37 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.9/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Service
      4.8/5
    • Organization
      4.5/5

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    It was organized well, our guide spoke English very well, the boat was clean, it was a great landscape, we saw many animals, especially birds and sealions, it was a great experience. The water was really cold, but after some minutes it was ok to swim with the sealions. I am very happy that I decided to book that tour on the last day of our trip in Peru!

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    April 2, 2023

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    Overall a good experience, we were able to see lots of wildlife as well as many sealions although they did not come close when we were in the water as shown in the photos. One additional point is that the meeting location is in an area which did not feel particularly safe.

    April 2, 2023

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    This was our first activity of our Peru trip and what a great start! The staff made us feel welcome, safe and comfortable. Be prepared, because the water is freezing even with wetsuits! Very exciting tour and our guide, Rodrigo, was extremely professional and fun. Highly recommend.

    April 2, 2023

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