Hidden Gem - Swimming with Sea Lions in the Palomino Islands
Description
Set sail from Lima to one of the most fascinating corners of the Peruvian Pacific. Sail past the historic Fronton, the enigmatic island-prisoner, and discover colonies of Humboldt penguins and glovebirds in the Cabinzas Islands. The highlight comes on Palomino Island : soak in crystal clear waters and swim alongside playful sea lions in their natural habitat, a unique experience in South America. ✅ Panoramic view of the historic Fronton ✅ Sighting of Humboldt penguins and glovebirds ✅ Swim with sea lions at large ✅ Expert guide and safety equipment included History, nature and excitement in one tour. **Book now and experience the Peruvian Sea like never before!**
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Itinerary
At this point we will check in, review passenger data, see wetsuit sizes, life jackets, wristbands and delivery of tourist tickets.
Start your sailing journey to the San Lorenzo Islands where a Naval base of the Peruvian Navy is located.
You can enjoy an unforgettable experience swimming alongside playful sea lions. This tour combines history, nature and adventure, offering a complete and enriching experience.
Where you can admire from a distance the historic Fronton prison, a symbol of Peru’s criminal history.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
Warm and friendly staff, easy to interact with. There was useful advance communication, appropriate descriptions, and clear instructions to swimmers. The focus is the swimming experience, and sea lions. I was glad to see Humboldt penguins and also Peruvian boobies among the throngs on the rocky Isla Palomino. Be prepared for overwhelming smell at the island, which lingers! Many people got seasick on the return trip- I'd strongly recommend mezclizine or other anti-nausea medicine for this excursion. Still a highly recommended experience if in Lima, and a good company to use.
A fun tour through a nice organization! Everything was well arranged and we were well informed about what was and was not allowed! Highly recommended!
Very good experience swimming with Sea Wolves in their natural habitat, respecting their environment and knowing beforehand the history of the place and the behavior of the animals
AWESOME!!!!! Very responsive team VIA WhatsApp. helped me every step of way and meeting point was easy to find etc. Our guide, Alex (? I think), was amazing. He knew so much, and answered all our questions. We were an all girl group and the crew were gentlemens and helped us on and off boat and helped with wetsuits and it was very comfortable. Great guys! We had a snack, it was juice and chips. The boat was clean and pretty nice. We all had lifejackets and the wetsuits were also good condition. The experience was AMAZING! You actually get in the water with the sealions and get super close, they touch you if you let them! Its very safe and fun, the guide gets in and helps you the whole time. The best part is that we got GOPRO footage. That was the best part. Loved it so much, best memory every. The crew and our guide really made it great too. It was my group of 5 + 2 other guest + 3 members of crew/ guide. It was not crowded. I highly recommend.
Excellent!! It was a great experience 100% recommended, all the accompaniment during my trip great, friendly guide and a unique experience
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que viviste una gran experiencia y que nuestro equipo estuvo a la altura durante todo tu viaje. Comentarios como el tuyo nos motivan a seguir brindando un servicio de calidad y experiencias únicas. ¡Esperamos volver a acompañarte muy pronto en una nueva aventura!
Excellent tour, had a great time with my family, swimming with sea lions was the cherry of the trip. Daniel recommended them excellent guide.
¡Qué alegría saber que disfrutaste tanto del tour junto a tu familia! Nadar con lobos marinos realmente es una experiencia inolvidable, y nos encanta que haya sido el momento cumbre de tu viaje. Gracias por destacar el trabajo de Daniel, le haremos llegar tus palabras. ¡Te esperamos para más aventuras con Destinos y Rumbos!
It was an amazing adventure, to close with a golden clasp my trip through Peru, the very attentive staff, and taking care when I was on the water. Swimming with sea lions was the cherry on the cake.
¡Gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos llena de alegría saber que tu aventura con nosotros fue el cierre perfecto para tu viaje por Perú. Nuestro equipo siempre está comprometido con tu seguridad y disfrute, especialmente en experiencias únicas como nadar con lobos marinos. ¡Esperamos verte pronto en una nueva ruta con Destinos y Rumbos!
Had an amazing time Planned it last week but trip got canceled due to poor weather conditions but the tour team got me straight on a trip this morning, Had a lovely time Seen absolutely ber seals And they are dead friendly come dead close Defo recommend 🦭👍🏾 Liam
Hi Liam! Thank you so much for your kind words. We're really glad we could reschedule your tour and that you had such a great time with the sea lions — they truly are amazing creatures! 🦭 It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience with Destinos y Rumbos. Safe travels!
This was surreal! When in Lima, I’d consider it a sin against God to not go see the sea lions. Whatever you have to do to be able to afford this is well worth it. Once we got in the water we were greatly assisted by who is essentially a Peruvian Hercules. To be able to swim long distances, assist others, while being joyful and entertaining requires no small amount of hard work and experience. The guides are terrific and obviously know what they’re doing. Why go all the way out there to see such a spectacle and not get in the water? Get your ass in the water. You’ll love it! There’ll be a lovely chamomile tea waiting for you when you get back on the boat. Take the tea, you’ll want it.
Wow! Thank you for such an incredible and vivid review — we absolutely loved reading it! We're thrilled that the experience felt surreal and that our team (including our very own “Peruvian Hercules” 💪) made your adventure both safe and unforgettable. You're absolutely right — getting in the water is a must, and we’re glad you did! And yes… that chamomile tea hits differently after swimming with sea lions. 😄 We hope to welcome you back soon for another wild and wonderful day with Destinos y Rumbos!
