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Speedboat Tour: Swim with Sea Lions in Lima
4.4
136 Ratings
Callao
Come enjoy a 2.5-hour speedboat excursion to 05 different islands into the Pacific Ocean with a swimming experience with sea lions included. Admire the natural beauty enjoy some snacks and drinks on board. Practice a different and natural activity during your stay in Lima and relax with a safe transfer from/to your hotel onboard a minivan or SUV.
Come enjoy a 2.5-hour speedboat excursion to 05 different islands into the Pacific Ocean with a swimming experience with sea lions included. Admire the natural beauty enjoy some snacks and drinks on board. Practice a different and natural activity during your stay in Lima and relax with a safe transfer from/to your hotel onboard a minivan or SUV.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Islas Palomino - Embark on an exclusive journey filled with nature and wildlife on the Palomino Islands. The adventure begins when a driver and tour escort pick you up from your hotel in a secure minivan or SUV. You’ll be transported to Callao Harbor to board a speedboat, fully equipped with life jackets, wetsuits, and all the necessary comfort…
- Islas Palomino - Embark on an exclusive journey filled with nature and wildlife on the Palomino Islands. The adventure begins when a driver and tour escort pick you up from your hotel in a secure minivan or SUV. You’ll be transported to Callao Harbor to board a speedboat, fully equipped with life jackets, wetsuits, and all the necessary comfort and safety gear for swimming with sea lions in the Pacific Ocean.
The tour offers breathtaking views of the San Lorenzo, El Camotal, Cabinzas, and Palomino Islands from the speedboat. These islands are part of a state-protected natural area.
During the excursion, you’ll have the chance to observe a variety of sea birds, including red-legged cormorants, pelicans, Humboldt Penguins, the Inca Tern, the Peruvian booby, and the Guanay Cormorant. Relish this extraordinary experience with the continuous support of a specialized tour guide and general emergency staff and equipment.
After the tour, the driver will return you to your hotel or apartment.
What's Included
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off in Minivan or SUV
- Snacks and Drinks Provided
- Included Admission Tickets and Taxes
- Professional Tour Guide and Escort/Host
- Wetsuit and Lifejacket Supplied
- Permanent Assistance and Emergency Equipment On Hand
- Hotel Pickup and Drop Off in Minivan or SUV
- Snacks and Drinks Provided
- Included Admission Tickets and Taxes
- Professional Tour Guide and Escort/Host
- Wetsuit and Lifejacket Supplied
- Permanent Assistance and Emergency Equipment On Hand
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Souvenir photos (Available to purchase).
- Gratuities (Optional).
- Souvenir photos (Available to purchase).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Have a light breakfast before the tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Have a light breakfast before the tour
Location
Islas Palomino
lima
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(136 Ratings)
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Tour56799668712
Jan 6, 2026
Go swimming with sea lions - This was hands down my favorite activity done in Lima. There were so much interesting facts about the islands and birds, that you may not get elsewhere. The water is COLD, but after a while, your body adapts. Solo traveler friendly and our tour guide Julio was amazing. There were many people on our boat and I felt safe in the water. FYI, you might smell a little fishy after, but a proper shower or 2 should help. Also, this makes for a good 2 truths, one lie game lol. I’d book this trip again!
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Carriemh3174xf
Oct 24, 2025
Try it! - Very friendly guides, competent, spoke English. Felt comfortable - even in very cold water! - thought they were all great. Highly recommend this experience!
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Rachael_f
Sep 25, 2025
Great Experience - Loved it! Just as described. Water is cold, and there is an odor at the island, but it is worth the experience.
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Jeff_m
Aug 26, 2025
An experience... - An unforgettable experience! The water super cold but it was worth being able to swim with the sea lions!
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Monica_k
Jul 24, 2025
I’m so glad I did this! - Great boat ride past the old prison and a bird sanctuary. Swimming with the sea lions was such a fun and memorable experience! The juveniles were as curious about us as we were about them. The water was cold, but I quickly adapted and forgot about the temperature as the sea lions came over to check me out.
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Michelle_m
May 2, 2025
Nice morning outing - Beautiful Ride out to the islands saw penguins and sea birds, dolphins and also lots of sea lions. I chose not to swim but just enjoy the ride and scenery.
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Kazuey2025
Mar 31, 2025
Great experience - It was an experience that was hard to experience. The water was 16C and cold, but it was nice to swim with them. You should swim together at least once.
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Gail_w
Feb 24, 2025
Fantastic Time - Door to Door!! - Victor picked us up at the Westin Hotel and brought us to the dock. He was so nice and told us all about Lima on the way. When we arrived, we did have to wait for a while given there is paperwork and people are arriving at slightly different times but I read about that in advance so it was fine. I had to use the restroom before we left and was taken to a very good bathroom by a super nice employee. I sadly can’t recall the names of our boat crew but they were all excellent! The head guide was amazingly good at everything he did! He explained things twice, once in Spanish and once in English, to accommodate everyone which was great. His knowledge of the islands and wildlife was great (he also had some funny jokes that were associated with what he was saying and what we were seeing). He got everyone in and out of the water with ease. Safety was always the top priority with the entire crew. The snack was yummy and came at a good time. The highlight of the tour was of course the wildlife which more than delivered! It really was unbelievable to see and experience it all so close. When we arrived back to the dock, Victor was waiting for us to bring us back to the hotel. He again answered all of our questions and told us more about Lima, pointing out things we would have missed otherwise. Thanks to everyone!!
We went on the first 10:30 boat, the Pinguino I, on February 23, 2025.
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Barbara_h
Mar 17, 2025
It is an open air boat,... - It is an open air boat, so wear a hat and bring sunscreen. The snack was a juice box and small bag of chips. I would recommend they only allow children over 15. We had young kids that screamed and squealed, which is understandable, however, every time they did, the seals turned away from us. The kids were told to be quiet, but they were too young to control themselves. The seals got no closer than about 15 feet (5m).
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Errie_r
Mar 3, 2025
Very poor communication and professionalism - Entire trip there was no communication or understanding of what was going on. Dropped off over an hour before tour started and driver was not there when your was over. Your operators were photographing females in group with cell phones and refused to delete pictures when confronted. Worst tour ever
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