Palomino Islands: Swimming with Sea Lions from Callao
Sail from Callao to the Palomino Islands, stopping at San Lorenzo and Cabinzas along the way, and enjoy a swim with sea lions.
Highlights
- Sailing from the Callao Marina Yacht Club
- Landscapes of San Lorenzo, Cabinzas, and Palomino
- Swimming and a snack included
Service Details
- Type of experience: Hour-long tour
- Duration: 3 hours
- Departure from: Lima
- Group: Medium
- Difficulty: High
- Departure time: 10:00
- Guide: Bilingual Guide
Overview
The tour to the Palomino Islands from Callao combines boating and marine wildlife viewing off the coast of Lima. During the trip, the tour passes through areas near San Lorenzo, El Frontón, and Cabinzas, where visitors can observe seabirds and other animals in their natural habitat.
On the Palomino Islands, you’ll swim alongside a sea lion colony, following the guide’s instructions and avoiding contact with the animals. The tour includes boat transportation, a guide, the swimming activity, a snack, and admission to the club. The insurance provided covers only the boat; SERNANP fees and insurance coverage during the swim are not included.
Itinerary
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10:00 a.m.
Gathering at the Marina Yacht Club in Callao
Meet at the Callao Marina Yacht Club to arrange boarding.
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10:30 a.m.
On the way to the island, you'll see sailboats, warships, and merchant ships
The cruise begins, taking in the boats and scenery of Callao Bay.
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11:00 a.m.
San Lorenzo, El Frontón, and Cabinzas
A hike along San Lorenzo, El Frontón, and Cabinzas, with birdwatching depending on their presence.
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11:30 a.m.
Swimming in the Palomino Islands
Arrive at the sea lion colony to go swimming, following the guide's instructions.
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12:30 p.m.
Return trip to the pier and a snack for the road
Return trip to Callao with a snack along the way.
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1:00 p.m.
Arrival at the pier
Disembark at the pier at the end of the boat tour.
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End of service
Service ends at the destination.
What's Included
Includes
- Entrance to the Marino Yacht Club.
- Bilingual guide.
- I swim with the sea lions.
- Snack on board.
- Safe as long as it's on the boat.
Does not include
- Mask and fins (optional).
- Binoculars.
- Rain jacket.
- Safe as long as you're in the water.
- Entrance to the SERNANP National Reserve; Adults S/11.00 / Children (3-11 years) S/5.00 Foreigners; Adults/Children S/11.00
Recommendations
- Comfortable shoes, pants/Shorts a T-shirt.
- Jacket (for the winter).
- Swimsuit and towel (in case you want to swim with the sea lions)
- Hat, sunscreen, water and personal medications.
- Take Gravol or Dramamine to avoid dizziness and headaches.
- Cash.
- Camera.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The service description specifies that insurance covers only the boat and excludes coverage while swimming.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, jacket, water, hat, and sunscreen. Also check the fees and optional equipment listed in the exclusions.
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