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Balandra Private Boat Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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La Paz, Mexico
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Snorkel Gear
    • Wetsuit
    • Bottled water
    • Lunch
      Non alcoholic drinks, Snacks and lunch (Ceviche or baguettes)..
    • Snacks
    • Soda/Pop
    • Towels
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Paseo Álvaro Obregón 220, Malecón, Zona Central, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico

      You can find Muelle Fiscal on the Malecón of La Paz, right in front of the Hotel 7 Crown. Also, there is a big statue of a clam with a huge Pearl. You walk through the arch and you should be able to find any of out two boats at the Pier, it could be either "Mamba" or "Black Fin".

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Balandra Beach

    3 hours Admission Ticket Included

    2

    San Rafaelito Island

    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Near public transportation
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Shelby_G
    We had the absolute BEST experience on our private boat tour to Balandra Beach! Our guides were incredible, both so knowledgeable in marine biology and clearly passionate about what they do. They made us feel safe and completely taken care of from start to finish. On top of that, they were fun, personable, and just a joy to spend the day with. Their balance of professionalism and great energy made the whole trip unforgettable. If you’re looking for an amazing way to experience Balandra Beach, this tour is a must!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 30 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Amazing experiences! The...

    Jonathan_P, Oct 2025
    Amazing experiences! The host were super friendly and knowledgeable, and the activities were very special… saw tons of dolphins, lovely snorkeling with sea lions and fresh ceviche lunch on an empty fabulous beach!

    Best tour guides ever

    Shelby_G, Sep 2025
    We had the absolute BEST experience on our private boat tour to Balandra Beach! Our guides were incredible, both so knowledgeable in marine biology and clearly passionate about what they do. They made us feel safe and completely taken care of from start to finish. On top of that, they were fun, personable, and just a joy to spend the day with. Their balance of professionalism and great energy made the whole trip unforgettable. If you’re looking for an amazing way to experience Balandra Beach, this tour is a must!

    Perfect day!

    Andrea_S, Aug 2025
    Fantastic day out on the water! They’re a lovely couple who know the area really well and made everything easy for us. Always on time, super kind, and happy to adjust to our needs. Highly recommended!

    The boys on the boat were top notch had the greatest experience would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a excellen

    Deborah_P, Aug 2025
    The one on one experience was top notch they went above and beyond we were able to do what we wanted to on our time frame

    Wonderful time

    barrett_c, Jul 2025
    Great experience, we were given a lot of information about the area and saw some very cool things. Our favorite was hiking the rocks around balancers.

    La Paz Mamba Boat Ride

    Terrie_P, May 2025
    Stop scrolling and book! Miguel and Regina curated an experience that we will remember forever. We were traveling with a one-year old and quite nervous as it was her first time on a boat ride. They were very patient and accommodating. The beach was beautiful, food was delicious (try the homemade sauce), snorkeling was fun, and we even spotted a whale that we followed for a while. The day was magical! We will use them again and will not even look for anyone else. 10/10!!

    GREAT EXPERIENCE - TOP NOTCH SERVICE!

    Mark_S, Nov 2024
    Miguel (guide) and Charlie (boat captain) made this snorkeling and Balandra beach tour a great experience! Miguel is the boat owner and owner of UP DIve in La Paz. He is also a very knowledgeable marine biologist who made this tour a great learning experience. I would highly recommend this or any tour by Miguel and UP Dive.

    We would do it again!

    RobertThomas_F, Oct 2024
    Mateo We enjoyed and appreciated meeting and spending time with Mateo and Miguel. They are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The boats were in good order and comfortable. The snorkeling gear was very good. The itinerary covered 5 hours and was completely enjoyed.

    Amazing Day!

    maya_D, Oct 2024
    Amazing day! Miguel and Mateo were thoughtful, communicative, and so passionate! i learned a lot, and had the most enchanting day!!!

    They go above and beyond!

    Denae_B, Jul 2024
    What an amazing experience! Miguel and Regina were amazing! They catered to our needs, made sure we had fun and our kids did too! The ceviche was awesome! The place that makes it sent some amazing sauce with it which was a cherry on the top! They brought chicken sandwiches for our kids. They made sure we had a way back to our ship going above and beyond to call a cab for us and waited to make sure it all worked out. We saw some cool sea life and of course our favorite was the sea lions! We got a little education from a marine biologist perspective on the local life. They really care about making sure it’s a great experience! We will be back!

    LaPaz Baja Adventure with Up.Dive

    Michael_L, May 2024
    Amazing trips enjoyed Balandra Beach private boat tour so much spent another day fishing. Captain Miguel with Up.Dive was THE BEST. Marine Biologist and very knowledgeable and beyond kind; he made sure our adventure was exactly what we wanted!! Really enjoyed our time on the water together such a perfect escape and magical Baja experience. His fishing Captain Rego worked really hard and put us on great fish!! Can’t wait to return !!

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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