Palomino Island (Isla Palomino) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Palomino Island (Isla Palomino). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands in Lima Peru
• Lima: Palomino Islands Excursion & Swimming with Sea Lions with Hotel Transfers
• Lima Peru Sea Lions, History and Palomino Callao Islands
• Swimming with Sea Lions in Islas Palomino Lima
• Private Tour to Spot Sea Lions in Palomino Islands From Lima

There’s no entrance fee for Palomino Island (Isla Palomino), but you can only visit the natural reserve on a guided tour. Wildlife-watching boat tours start from US$72, while tours that let you get in the water and swim with the sea lions tend to cost around US$125.

Yes, you can swim with sea lions at Palomino Island (Isla Palomino). Many tours include a wildlife-watching boat ride around the archipelago, followed by the chance to jump into the water while keeping a respectful distance from the marine mammals. Life jackets are typically provided, but the cold water means you might also want a wetsuit.

Yes, visiting Palomino Island (Isla Palomino) is worth it—especially if you’ve never been to the Galapagos Islands or haven’t gotten the chance to encounter sea lions there. It’s one of the few places in the world where you can actually swim alongside sea lions; and since it’s an easy day trip from Lima, it’s also a great place to escape the bustle of the city.

Thanks to a lack of natural predators, Palomino Island (Isla Palomino) is a mecca for wildlife. In addition to sea lions, you can see Humboldt penguins and a wealth of birdlife, including gulls, guayas, tendrils, pelicans, vases, and Peruvian boobies. If you’re lucky, you might even see a pod of bottlenose dolphins.

For tours of Palomino Island, you should bring a bathing suit and towel if you’re swimming with the sea lions—the water is cold, so you might want a jumper to warm up with after your dip. Binoculars are also a great addition for spotting wildlife in the distance.