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15 Best Palomino Islands Tours

The Palomino Islands boats from Callao: thousands of sea lions on the rocks and the option to slip into the water among them in a wetsuit. The swim is cold, loud and unforgettable, in that order.

1.Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

Experience swimming with wild sea lions and viewing penguins on a boat tour around Lima’s Palomino Islands. Three and a half hours of wildlife and adventure.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Swimming with Sea lions is awesome! Definitely a must to do. The guides were also good. However the tour was disorganized. I added extra person to our group (changing number of participants did not work) and contacted the tour operator asking if we can be…”

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2.Lima: Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers

Discover Lima’s Palomino Islands with a half-day cruise and swim with playful sea lions. Enjoy wildlife, scenic boat rides, and hotel transfers for an authentic adventure.

★ 4.5

“It is an open air boat, so wear a hat and bring sunscreen. The snack was a juice box and small bag of chips. I would recommend they only allow children over 15. We had young kids that screamed and squealed, which is understandable, however,…”

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3.Swimming with Sea Lions in Lima

Experience swimming with sea lions in Lima's Palomino Islands, cruise past penguins and birds, with guided tours, wetsuits, and stunning wildlife views.

★ 4.5

“Once in a lifetime! There is nothing like being this close to thousands of sea lions. I wish I had worn goggles! Highly recommend this trip.”

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5.Lima: Sea Lion Swim and Wildlife Palomino Islands Cruise

Swim with playful sea lions, explore San Lorenzo Island, and spot Humboldt penguins on this 4-hour wildlife cruise from Lima’s coast for a memorable adventure.

★ 4.6

“Quite an unique experience. I've never been to a sea lion colony before, so it was nice to see them in the wild and most amazing to be there with them in the water. The sea lions were of course the best part of it,…”

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6.Lima | Islas Palomino Tour | Swim with Sea Lions

Experience swimming with sea lions on a 3-hour tour from Lima’s Callao, sailing to Palomino Islands for close encounters with marine wildlife.

★ 4.8

“Absolutely incredible experience! Swimming next to a sea lion colony was one of the absolute highlights of my entire trip. The staff were amazing — super friendly and helpful with the wetsuits, and they stayed close in the water the whole time, making us feel…”

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7.Private Tour to spot Sea Lions in Palomino Islands From Lima

Experience swimming with sea lions at Palomino Islands from Lima on a private tour with expert guides, wildlife viewing, and stunning coastal scenery.

★ 5.0

“One of the coolest experiences on my life and the staff was super professional and kind. Worth every penny. Highly recommend . There are no words to describe the special experience we had with nature from this tour. Gracias a todos”

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8.Adventure and adrenaline, swimming with SEA LIONS! & visit the Peruvian islands!

Swim with playful sea lions on a half-day tour from Lima, exploring the Palomino Islands with expert guides. An adventurous, unforgettable experience near the city.

★ 5.0

“Pick up was easy, reliable on time. Staff was friendly knowledgeable. The views were stunning and the sea puppies were hilarious. Once in a lifetime experience, scenery is incredible. Just prepare for the cold water. It is a shock, but everything else is wonderful.”

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9.Lima: Palomino Islands, swim with sea lions in the Pacific Ocean

Experience swimming with playful sea lions and exploring the stunning Palomino Islands off Lima’s coast on a 4-hour boat tour.

★ 5.0

“Had a great time on this excursion, enjoyed seeing the sealions in their natural habitat. Our tour guide was the funniest and most kind in making sure we were safe and were not left behind Would definitely do again”

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11.Palomino Islands Sea Lion Swimming Tour

Discover Peru's marine wildlife with this 3.5-hour tour to Palomino Islands, including sea lion swimming, island views, and birdwatching near Lima.

★ 3.0

“The experience wound up getting cancelled which doesn’t account for the 1 star, I understand that circumstances arise, but we got up, took the cabs to the meeting point and were stood up. Took over half an hour to finally get a hold of somRead…”

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13.Sea Lions !!! Experience in the Ocean

Explore Peru's Pacific coast with a private boat tour to Palomino Islands, swim with sea lions, and enjoy personalized guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“August 1st was a busy and wonderful day spent with Maria. We went as a private group to Inca and various other places and it was the best tour company I’ve ever used. Maria was extremely knowledgeable on cultural facts which was a must Read…”

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