Isla Espiritu Santo Tours and Tickets

Discover Paradise : Adventure in Isla Espiritu Santo Escape to a sanctuary of turquoise waters, stunning rock formations and magical encounters with marine life. Isla Espiritu Santo, a World Heritage Site, is waiting for you to treat yourself to the best day of your vacation in La Paz. Dance underwater with sea lions! Experience the unparalleled thrill of swimming alongside the sea lion colony. They are curious, playful and will make your snorkeling an anecdote for a lifetime. Snorkeling on glass reefs Immerse yourself in coral gardens filled with multicolored fish. We provide you with complete equipment and certified guide. Total relaxation on virgin beaches ️ We disembark in one of the most beautiful bays of the island to enjoy 2 hours of sun and white sand. In addition, we close with a golden snap with a strategic stop at the iconic Playa Balandra. Oceanfront Banquet Important: Not available: Sea lion snorkeling (June-August) by mating.

Isla Espiritu Santo, Balandra and Sea Lions All Inclusive

Isla Espiritu Santo, Balandra and Sea Lions All Inclusive

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The experience is distinguished by offering more real time in the destinations, a careful and humane service, and logistics designed for you to enjoy without rush or crowds. We leave from strategic marinas closer to the island, which allows us to make better use of the day and reduce sailing times. We visit unspoilt and quiet beaches, snorkel with sea lions responsibly, and close the day in Balandra at sunset, one of the most special moments of the tour. All this accompanied by fresh Punta Baja style foods, drinks included, comfortable boats and certified guides that really engage in your experience. The same island... what changes is who you live with.

Espiritu Santo Island Tour

Nothing with sea lions and get to know Espíritu Santo Island and Balandra from another perspective accompanied by MARINE BIOLOGISTS guides on a super comfortable yacht-type boat, with a full bathroom and not in a small boat, which adds a plus to your sea adventure, in addition to having staff who prepare food with high-quality ingredients on the spot to guarantee its freshness. Shared tour

BOAT to Espiritu Santo Island and Balandra

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Are you ready to embark on a life-changing experience?" Imagine a perfect day, surrounded by crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and amazing biodiversity. Welcome to Isla Espiritu Santo and Playa Balandra, two hidden gems in the heart of the Sea of Cortez. At Baja Vice, we know you are looking for more than just a tour. You seek an authentic experience, a deep connection to nature and unforgettable moments that you will treasure forever. Our tours are designed to offer you exactly that. From the first moment you set foot on our boat, you will immerse yourself in a world of natural wonders, guided by local experts who share your passion for adventure Imagine swimming alongside playful sea lions, exploring mysterious sea caves and relaxing on pristine beaches where tranquility is absolute. With us, you don’t just visit these places; you live them.

Isla Espiritu Santo and Balandra Tour

Discover Isla Espiritu Santo on a full nature and adventure tour. Navigate crystal clear waters and admire unique rock formations and bays. Observe a colony of sea lions in their natural habitat. Enjoy snorkeling on reefs with a variety of marine life. Relax on an unspoilt beach for 1.5 to 2 hours. Includes fresh ceviche, sandwiches, drinks and two beers per person. The tour is guided by certified captains. It includes full equipment and a short stop in Playa Balandra. Duration from 6 to 6.5 hours. Departure at 10:30 am. Ideal for those looking for a safe, complete and unhurried experience.

Isla Espíritu Santo, Snorkeling, Sea Lions and Balandra

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the natural beauty of Espiritu Santo Island on this 6-hour tour. With a certified captain and guide, you’ll enjoy a day full of water activities, including the opportunity to swim with sea lions from September to May, or snorkel on colorful reefs in summer. Savor a delicious lunch with ceviche, sandwiches and fruits, while relaxing on an unspoilt beach. This tour is ideal for nature and adventure lovers. - 6-hour tour of Espiritu Santo Island, available daily - Includes food, soft drinks and snorkeling equipment - Opportunity to swim with sea lions (season from September to May) - Visit to the Fungus of Balandra for photos and relaxation on virgin beach

Santo Spirit Island Tour: Sea Lions and Balandra Snorkeling

Enjoy a relaxing ride and explore the Sea of Cortez on this amazing Cabo snorkeling excursion! Upon arrival, we’ll provide you with all the snorkeling gear you’ll need to explore the Sea of Cortez and its gorgeous marine life, including a sea lion colony. After that, we’ll cruise further along Bay where you’ll have another opportunity to swim and snorkel. Sea of Cortez tours are popular for those who want a little bit of everything and amazing wildlife, along with lots of sun. From the minute your full-day tour begins, you will bask in luxury and comfort. Our experienced, bilingual guides will ensure that you have fun the whole day, and they can even help you put on your snorkeling equipment and life vest. The Sea of Cortez is a legendary and magnificent wonder full of exotic marine life and extreme beauty. Being surrounded by pristine, azure waters and white sandy beaches will provide calming panoramic views you will remember for a lifetime.

Espíritu Santo Island: snorkel SEA LIONS and Balandra Small Group

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Espíritu Santo Island Snorkel with Sea Lions & Balandra Beach

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience the natural beauty of Espíritu Santo Island without the hassle of planning boat transportation, navigation, or wildlife-spotting logistics on your own. This guided excursion helps you make the most of your time in one of the Sea of Cortez’s most celebrated destinations, with opportunities to observe local flora and fauna while learning about the area’s unique ecosystem. With the details handled for you, it’s an easy and responsible way to explore this protected island environment.

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!

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Discover the stunning beaches of La Paz on a private luxury jet boat. Navigate through La Paz Bay, Balandra Bay, and Espíritu Santo Island, where you can choose your favorite beach to unwind and enjoy a tasty lunch. Snorkel with coral reefs and sea lions at San Rafaelito, all while taking in breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez. This tour is perfect for groups of up to 7 people seeking a comfortable and exclusive experience. Please check the pictures of this tour to know the boat ride itinerary we do: La Paz Bay, San Rafaelito sea lions colony, Balandra bay and then Espíritu Santo Island. We can adjust this upon request since it's a private tour, only we can not reach "Los islotes" north of Isla La Partida, due to the max reach of this boat. - Explore La Paz's beautiful beaches on a private jet boat - Snorkeling gear and wetsuits provided for an immersive experience - Includes delicious fresh ceviche, fruit, and drinks. - Up to 7 guests can join for a personalized adventure

Private Jet Boat Tour to Balandra and Espiritu Santo

Private Jet Boat Tour to Balandra and Espiritu Santo

5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Espíritu Santo Island and the Sea of Cortez without the hassle of arranging boat transportation, wildlife viewing, or marine activities on your own. Led by local guides, this excursion combines opportunities to observe sea lions and discover the region’s unique ecosystems with insights into its geology and natural history. With meals, fresh seafood, and refreshments included, you can focus on the scenery and wildlife while the logistics are handled for you.

Holy Spirit Island and Sea Lions

Enjoy all the beauty the UNESCO-protected Espiritu Santo Island (Isla Espiritu Santo) National Park has to offer on this snorkeling experience. First, spend time snorkeling amid sea lions at Isla los Islotes. Then, stop at an island beach to eat lunch, and to swim, relax, or do more snorkeling, before cruising back with views of Balandra Beach. Bring cash to pay your dock fee and national park fee.

You will have the exceptional opportunity to visit the sea lion colonies of the Espiritu Santo Archipelago, famous for its friendly and playful behavior. Imagine having curious sea lion pups swimming around you, inviting you to interact in their natural habitat – it is an incomparable experience! In addition, we include an informative tour of the beautiful Playa Balandra and if we are lucky, we can observe dolphins, whales or other species during the sailing

Swimming with sea lions in Isla Espiritu Santo, La Paz, Mexico

Price varies by group size

When you book with us you will embark to one of Mexico’s most spectacular destinations in La Paz, Baja California Sur : Isla Espiritu Santo in La Paz BCS, a natural sanctuary renowned for its beauty, marine life and otherworldly landscapes. Here every corner is a postcard... and you can be part of it. crystal clear turquoise waters, unforgettable snorkeling, you can interact closely with sea lions, live coral reefs, plus we offer tours in small groups, large or private tours

Holy Spirit Island Tour and snorkeling with sea lions

Holy Spirit Island Tour and snorkeling with sea lions

Isla Espiritu Santo is a UNESCO World Heritage island — and one of the greatest wildlife experiences on earth. The Hook runs shared departures for individual bookings and private boats for group bookings, always with a maximum of 10 guests and a certified bilingual marine biologist guide throughout. The sea lion colony at Los Islotes is open September through May — approximately 1,000 California sea lions that treat snorkelers like toys, swimming within inches and stealing fins on demand. A secluded beach lunch of fresh ceviche is served at Ensenada Grande or a private cove. CONANP entry bracelet included for all guests — no surprise fees at check-in. No crowds, no rushing, no bus tours. Just your group, a UNESCO island, and the Sea of Cortez.

Isla Espiritu Santo La Paz - Collective Tour - Budget Friendly

Espiritu Santo Island Day Tour

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

This is considered a reduced shared tour since we take maximum 12 people per boat. Most of the shared tours in the city take between 15-30 people per boat. Both our captains are guides are certified and very well experienced to give you an amazing experience. Our guides are marine biologists and speak perfect Spanish and English. They will have a gopro with them to take some footage of the tour that later we can share with you at no extra cost. All we care is that you have a great experience and that you will be happy, so communication is essential to arrange your tour. Please make sure your contact phone is correct and you'll be reachable, since this tours depend on good weather to operate, and if anything changes we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

Espíritu Santo Island snorkel and sightseeing tour on Small Group

On this beautiful island, we will visit all the major points of interest starting with a Big Frigate Bird Colony which is located at San Gabriel Bay. Along the way, we will visit the famous Candelero Bay, La Partida, Ensenada Grande and Los Islotes, where you can swim with friendly Sea Lions during the months of September to May. You will enjoy a great daytrip exploring the gorgeous Espiritu Santo island, full of exciting snorkeling sites and beautiful turquoise-water beaches. This Island is a natural protected area declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995. Home to the biggest sea lion colony in the Sea of Cortez. During this tour, you will get to experience a beautiful Natural Protected Area, full of history and rich flora and fauna. This is the perfect eco-adventure for the whole family and adventure seekers.

Espiritu Santo Island Snorkeling and Beach Hopping

Enjoy Isla Espiritu Santo in an exclusive way aboard a private boat, designed to offer you comfort, privacy and a fully personalized experience in one of Baja California Sur’s most stunning natural destinations, declared a World Heritage Site. Sail among crystal clear waters, towering rock formations and unspoilt beaches, away from the crowds, and experience the island at your own pace. Whether it’s a private tour, you can tailor the itinerary to your interests, explore little-visited corners, extend your stay at the beach of your choice or enjoy activities such as snorkeling and unhurried rest.

Tour Isla Espiritu Santo

This ecotour package offers a unique experience combining adventure, relaxation, and deep connection with nature. Over approximately 9 hours, you’ll explore two of Baja California Sur’s most iconic destinations: Balandra Beach and Espíritu Santo Archipelago. Start by snorkeling with playful sea lions at San Rafaelito reef and Espíritu Santo, using top-quality equipment and short wetsuits. Our expert guides will enrich your journey with the latest eco-scientific insights about marine ecosystems. Enjoy personalized picnics, including vegan options, on pristine beaches, aboard semi-private boats (max 8 passengers) equipped with cushioned seating and shade. Plus, you'll receive professional media content to relive every magical moment. This tour is ideal for those seeking an exclusive, educational, and unforgettable day in the Sea of Cortez.

Espíritu Santo and Balandra Beach Combo Tour: Sea Lion Snorkeling

9 hoursFree Cancellation

We start this adventure with a smooth ride in a comfortable catamaran, our first stop will be at Los Islotes so we can have a swim with the beautiful and playful sea lions (except during mating season, June, July and August). The alternative during sea lions mating season will be a coral reef with abundant marina life Next we'll arrive at Isla Espiritu Santo declared as World Heritage, this place is surrounded by deep blue waters and shores with white soft sand. Here we can enjoy the views and the amazing beach, we'll also have the included lunch at the beach On our way back, we'll have a smooth ride while enjoying the stunning views of the Cortes Sea

Full-Day Tour Nature Experience at Isla Espiritu Santo! Sea Lions

Swimming alongside sea lions in La Paz offers a unique blend of underwater adventure and playful interactions with these lively creatures. As you explore the waters around Espiritu Santo Island, expect to be greeted by inquisitive sea lions that love to twirl and frolic around you. The vibrant marine life and stunning underwater landscapes enhance this unforgettable experience. Safety is a priority, and knowledgeable guides share insights about the sea lions and their habitats, making it both a fun and educational outing.

Swim with Sea Lions in La Paz

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Los Cabos to Isla Espíritu Santo, a UNESCO protected paradise with turquoise waters, dramatic rock formations, and rich marine life. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to La Paz and a delicious breakfast on the way. After arriving, board a comfortable boat and cruise across the Sea of Cortez, taking in spectacular coastal views and stopping at iconic spots like impressive rock formations and a lively sea lion colony. Before reaching the island, enjoy a guided snorkeling session in crystal clear waters filled with colorful tropical fish. Once at Isla Espíritu Santo, relax on a pristine beach for two peaceful hours. A freshly prepared lunch will be served for you right on the shore, with umbrellas, chairs, and tables set up for your comfort while you enjoy this incredible natural sanctuary.

Espiritu Santo Island with Snorkeling and Lunch! Round Trip

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Isla Espiritu Santo

Espíritu Santo Island Snorkel with Sea Lions & Balandra Beach

Antonio_R, Sep 2026

Spectacular experience....

Spectacular experience. And nice job of the staff very recommending to do in La Paz. Nice views and great approved beaches

Espíritu Santo Island Snorkel with Sea Lions & Balandra Beach

Teresa_D, Apr 2026

book this trip!

So much to explore, fabulous snorkeling. The guide was funny, yet informative - bi-lingual, too. Beautiful beaches and snorkeling.

Espíritu Santo Island Snorkel with Sea Lions & Balandra Beach

Teresa_W, Dec 2023

Very well run company and wonderful trp to swim with sea lions

Swimming with sea lions was magical.. Also very impressed with operation. Delightful and experienced crew. Clean boat (with clean toilet!) that was a comfortable fit for group and lots of shade. Snorkeling equipment of good quality and good condition. Superb ceviche.

Teodoro_F, Apr 2026

Spirited Adventure

Very exciting and fun.. My family and I really enjoyed this Viator trip!.. I highly recommend it to anyone!

Espíritu Santo Island snorkel and sightseeing tour on Small Group

LESLIE_T, Jul 2026

Amazing family

We had an amazing family trip. Pablo the captain knew exactly where to go to find the dolphins and the most amazing beaches! And Zahir our guide was so patient and did such an amazing job explaining the area, the animals. Spoke both great English and Spanish. Was amazing with the little ones and helped us feel super comfortable. Asked what we wanted to do on our trip and made it happen. Would 100% recommend them! We got lucky and saw a ton of dolphins swim around our boat. We went to a beautiful exclusive beach where we got to swim around without tons of crowds. Lunch was great too. Had options for those who did not eat sea food. My family loved every bit of this experience.

Lindsey_R, Jul 2024

Amazing experience!

We had such a friendly, knowledgeable guide and captain! They took us to the best spots on the island to see the animals and history of the island as well as the perfect spots for snorkeling where the water was calm and not cloudy. We even got to snorkel up close to a group of sea lions! Lunch on the beach was a amazing! The set up was great… umbrellas for shade, chairs for all and a serving table. The food was delicious too! We’re still talking about how good it was! And they were extremely accommodating for the one vegetarian in our family. The location is easy to find and everyone we encountered spoke very good English so we didn’t have any language barriers.

Nada_S, Feb 2026

Wonderful tour!

SunRider Tours was well-organized and easy to deal with. Our guide, Juan-Manuel was awesome and very knowledgeable. Swimming with the sea lions was an amazing experience. We travelled at the beginning of Feb, so it’s chilly in the water (even with wetsuits) and it’s a lengthy boat ride too, so do be prepared with warm/windrpoof clothing. Great food and plenty of drinks - water, pop, beer etc available.