Duration
About 3.5-6.5 hours
Lima · experience
Palomino Islands sea lion swim & yacht tour
A yacht trip from Callao out to the Palomino Islands to swim directly alongside a wild colony of sea lions.
About 3.5-6.5 hoursSmall groupFrom €61
The experience
A yacht trip out to the Palomino Islands to swim alongside a wild colony of sea lions.
A yacht departs from the port at Callao, Lima’s coastal district, out to the Palomino Islands, a rocky, uninhabited outcrop that hosts one of the largest wild sea lion colonies on Peru’s coast alongside seabirds and Humboldt penguins.
Once anchored, travellers swim directly alongside the sea lions in the open water under crew supervision, a genuinely wild-animal encounter rather than a controlled aquarium setting, before the return crossing to Callao.
Group
Small group
Languages
Confirmed with the option
Format
Confirmed with the option
Meeting point
The port at Callao, with hotel pickup available.
Pickup and drop-off
Confirmed with the option
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- Travellers who want a proper wildlife encounter outside the city.
- Anyone comfortable swimming in open water alongside wild animals.
- A change of pace from Lima’s colonial and culinary sights.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1Morning
Departure
The yacht departs from the port at Callao.
- 2~2 hours
Palomino Islands
Anchoring near the islands and swimming with the sea lion colony.
- 3Midday to afternoon
Return
The crossing back to Callao.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- A yacht crossing from Callao to the Palomino Islands
- Swimming directly alongside wild sea lions
- Humboldt penguins and seabirds along the way
- Crew supervision throughout the swim
Included
- ✓ The yacht crossing
- ✓ Snorkelling equipment and a wetsuit
- ✓ Crew supervision for the swim
Not included
- • Hotel pickup, unless selected at booking
- • Food and drink
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Water and air temperatures can be cold; a wetsuit is provided.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.