Espíritu Santo Island Snorkel with Sea Lions & Balandra Beach

4.5
(62 reviews)
La Paz, Mexico

6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

What sets our Espíritu Santo tour apart: certified marine biologists as guides, hotel pickup and drop-off, and the only boat on this route with an onboard restroom. This is the Gulf of California, the sea Jacques Cousteau called the world's aquarium.

Sea lion swimming is regulated to protect the colony: in-water encounters run September through May. From June to August, during their breeding season, we observe the colony from the boat and add extra reef snorkeling time, when underwater visibility is at its very best.

We close the day at Balandra. Access is limited by the protected-area authority, so this is a 25-minute stop at Mexico's most photographed beach — time for the view and your photos, not for an afternoon of swimming. Balandra deserves its own day, and we run one.

Wildlife is wild — dolphins, whales, mobula rays and sea turtles appear often, but no sighting can ever be guaranteed.

What's Included

Original Mexican Fish Ceviche and Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Bottles of Water and Soft Drinks
Lifejacket
Bilingual certified guide (English/Spanish)
Passenger insurance
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Wetsuit
Round-trip transportation from and to your hotel in La Paz
Restroom on board
Access Permit Payment to the Protected Natural Area
Alcoholic drinks
Tips for guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If your accommodation is in downtown area, we can pick you up, please contact us at +526122127933 to confirm your pickup

OR
Meeting point

at our office with the sea lion logo outside

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    San Rafaelito Island

    Sea Lion Sighting Snorkeling with Sea Lions (NOT available from June to August)

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Isla Espiritu Santo

    Coral Reef Snorkeling

    50 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Isla Espiritu Santo

    Swimming and sunbathe in Paradise beaches have Lunch: Fish Ceviche and Ham and Cheese Sandwiches , Bottles of Water and Soft Drinks

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Balandra Beach

    Stop by the iconic Balandra beach, take some photos, swim and snorkel

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by La Paz City Map

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Full-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
Eco Tours
Excellent Quality
Top Product
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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