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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Live an amazing experience as you enjoy a sightseeing boat tour of Callao/Palomino Islands and get to swim with sea lions in their natural environment near Lima. Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off and a professional guide.
Professional guide
Wetsuit provided
Snacks
4-hour tour through the islands of Callao
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Fins and mask
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We also pick you up from your Air BnB
Traveler pickup
J Chavez Intl Airport, Lima, Peru
XV44+2WQ, Callao District, Peru
Islas Palomino, Callao, Peru You'll be picked up from your hotel at 10am and head to the district of Callao. At 11:30am, you'll set sail to the islands of Callao. Admire the anchorage of yachts, warships and merchant ships in the bay of Callao as you go. During the trip, you'll go through the Camotal open where sea islands can be seen.
You'll pass by the San Lorenzo and Fronton islands, see fishing boats at work, various colonies of seabirds and the second largest colony of Humboldt penguins, as well as the Cavinzas Island. At 12pm, you'll arrive at the farthest point, Palomino Island, home to a large colony of seals (sea lions). Here, you can swim freely between them which, thanks to the absence of predators, is unforgettable.
At 1:30pm, you'll start your return passing by impressive cliffs and islets forms. A snack before arriving at the pier is served. You'll arrive at 3 pm and be taken back to your hotel. 240 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
K-Sea-W
29 Apr 2023
Excellent trip, highly recommend! We had a spare day in Lima so booked this trip at the last minute. They picked us up from our hotel which was helpful as not a lot of the other similar swim with sea lion trips offered this. Our guide Diego was very knowledgeable and made our trip enjoyable. They provided us with a wet suit, life vest and snacks on the boat. Highlight was swimming with the sea lions and seeing Humboldt penguins.
JanaA142
26 Jan 2023
We had a great time! The best part was swimming with the Sea Lions. Beware -- they stink and are loud and are so much fun! Put up your feet and they come exploring! Our guide was great and the pictures we took were amazing!
Remember to keep applying your sunscreen if you are as pale as I am, and if someone offers you binoculars on the pier, it is a loan, not a purchase! But definitely worth doing.
jontel28
04 Jan 2023
(el español está abajo) What an incredible experience!! Our tour guide was phenomenal. He gave us a great history of the islands, and we saw the local wildlife. Jumping in the water, it was icy. However, your body quickly adapts. Bring two towels, a water bottle, and a change of clothes. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Please try it out. The sea lions did not approach us, but we were very close.
¡Qué experiencia tan increíble! Nuestro guía turístico fue fenomenal. Nos dio una gran historia de las islas y vimos la vida silvestre local. Saltando en el agua, estaba helada. Sin embargo, su cuerpo se adapta rápidamente. Traiga dos toallas, una botella de agua y una muda de ropa. Esta es una experiencia única en la vida. Por favor, pruébalo. Los lobos marinos no se nos acercaron, pero estábamos muy cerca.
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