Tours Isla Espiritu Santo Balandra and sea lions

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Live an unforgettable experience in the Sea of Cortés with professionals, discover the beauty of La Paz and Isla Espíritu Santo. We will navigate through its most emblematic beaches, we will see unique landscapes, rock formations, until we reach one of the most special moments of the tour: snorkeling with sea lions in their natural habitat!

Enjoy a day full of adventure, nature, and incredible moments, accompanied by a captain and guide, who will make your tour a comfortable, safe, and fun experience. Furthermore, you can relax on the beautiful beaches of the island, enjoy food, and end the day sailing back while looking for dolphins, whales, manta rays, and other marine species.

More than a tour, we want you to take home memories that last forever. Come discover La Paz and the incredible Espíritu Santo Island!

What's Included

Arrival bracelets to the area
Include fish ceviche, fruits, sandwiches, water, sodas, and snacks. Also beach gear to fully enjoy the activities and the sea.
Snorkeling gear included, life jacket, fins, mask, snorkel

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Balandra Beach

    First stop: We leave the embarkation pier to tour La Paz Bay and its main beaches. We make a brief stop at Gaviota Island and continue to the San Rafaelito Lighthouse to observe sea lions in their natural habitat. We visit Balandra Beach, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the landscape and take the famous photograph at the Balandra Mushroom.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Isla Espiritu Santo

    After enjoying Playa Balandra, we will sail through the San Lorenzo Channel towards Espíritu Santo Island. The adventure begins in San Gabriel Bay, where our guide will give you an introduction to the island, the activities, and recommendations to enjoy the tour to the fullest. We will continue through Playa El Corralito and the Turtle Sanctuary, before reaching Playa El Candelero, where you can admire the famous rock formation "La Máscara" and take incredible photographs. We will continue sailing between the islands until we reach Isla Partida and its spectacular arch, a perfect stop to enjoy the landscape and capture the moment. The experience culminates with one of the most special moments of the tour: snorkeling with sea lions in their natural habitat. Afterward, we will head to a beautiful beach to enjoy our food, rest, and relax at Ensenada Grande beach on Espíritu Santo Island.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Sea of Cortez

    At the end of the stay at Ensenada Grande beach, we will begin the return to the Fiscal Pier, the starting point. During the return navigation, the captain and his guide will tour the exterior of the archipelago in search of marine species. With a little luck, we will be able to encounter dolphins, whales, manta rays, and other species that inhabit these waters. As we navigate back to La Paz, you can enjoy the incredible landscapes of the Sea of Cortés and, depending on the season and the day's conditions, contemplate a beautiful sunset over the sea. We will thus close an experience full of nature, adventure, and unforgettable moments.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Carajos Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Water Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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