Palomino Islands - Swimming with sea lions from Lima

Have fun swimming with the playful sea lions on an island inhabited by thousands of these small animals - The Palomino islands are a perfect place to swim with the sea lions due to the absence of its predators.

DURATION
1 DAY
DEPARTURES
Everyday
PHYSICAL LEVEL
CATEGORY
Adventure
BEGIN IN
Lima
PLACES
Palomino Island

Itinerary of Palomino Islands - Swimming with sea lions from Lima

Swimming with Sea Lions

We start our journey toward the Palomino Islands from the district of "La Punta" between 10:30 to 11:30 am. Depending on the weather conditions on board of our boat to motor.

Our first destination will be the area known as "El Camotal", this place until the 18th century was part of the Callao but after a terrible earthquake the waters of the Pacific Ocean the submerged under the water and sometimes when the tide is low it is possible the remains of what is known today as "Peruvian Atlantis".

We will continue our journey appreciating some guano islands being the largest of San Lorenzo where the database is located in the Peruvian Naval Academy and the Beach "Casino". During the tour, in addition we will be able to appreciate the remains of what was the prison of "El Frontón" which features unique anecdotes which will be narrated by our specialized guide.

After visiting these places we finally arrive to the Palomino Islands in 5000 to more than lions, and guano birds, as well as its location is perfect for a swim with the sea lions due to the absence of predators.

After having fun swimming with the tender and playful sea lions return to board our boat to the port from where we start in the morning.

Meals
  • Snack and a bottle of water

This program includes

  • Lifeguard - Jacket
  • Pill to avoid the dizziness
  • Professional guide on board
  • Swim with sea lions (accompanied by a lifeguard)
  • Snacks and a bottle of water
Transport
  • Speed boat

This program does not include

  • Pick up from hotel in Lima
  • Entrance ticket to the protected natural area
  • Extra expenses
  • Not detailed in including

What to bring

  • Original passport
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
     

Recommendations

Once the reservation done, we will coordinating the exact place of shipment.

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