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Isla Espíritu Santo and Balandra Beach Tour with Sea Lion Colony

La Paz, Mexico
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· Rebecca_S ·
Sep 2026
Darinka and Francisco took great care of us! Lots of beautiful nature, very knowledgeable guide and capable captain. Prepared a simple but lovely lunch for us, and were very safety minded. This is a MUST DO for anyone visiting La Paz.
· Evelyn_M ·
Jun 2026
This experience is a must if it’s your first time visiting La Paz, BCS…. The meeting spot was near the malecón and easy to find. Playa Balandra and Espíritu Santo are beautiful beaches that you won’t want to miss. Food and drinks are included, we had a delicious Ceviche and sandwiches. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks, also, bring a towel.

Overview
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Access protected marine areas and remote reefs without having to plan any logistics on this full-day cruise in the Sea of Cortez. Depart from La Paz and head straight to Isla Espíritu Santo and Playa Balandra to snorkel alongside wild sea lions and relax on beautiful white-sand beaches. Plus, enjoy freshly made ceviche and crisp beers right on the water.
  • Maximize your chances of spotting marine life on a guided tour
  • Refuel and refresh with included snacks and light refreshments
  • Pack light—quality snorkeling equipment is provided for you
  • Spend your day swimming, snorkeling, and soaking up the sun

What's Included

  • Swimming in sea lion colony
  • Bays and Rock Formations Tour
  • Emblematic Zones of the Island
  • Food and Drinks (Water and Refreshment)
  • 2 Beers per person
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Stay at Paya Balandra (20 min)
  • Snorkeling in Island Reefs
  • Ground transportation
  • Sea lion snorkeling (June-August) by mating.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Tours La Paz Bajasur
    Calle 5 de mayo, 18 de Marzo Lote esquima, Zona Comercial, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico

    We are inside Plaza Baja Mar. Ask about Ernesto.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.10:30 am

Itinerary

1

Isla Espiritu Santo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Balandra Beach

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Featured review

Vanessa_U
Amazing tour! Our guide Dari was amazing and Ernesto the captain was very friendly! Dari was very knowledgeable all throughout the tour !

Reviews

4.7
based on 14 reviews
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Best day ever!!

Rebecca_S, Sep 2026
Darinka and Francisco took great care of us! Lots of beautiful nature, very knowledgeable guide and capable captain. Prepared a simple but lovely lunch for us, and were very safety minded. This is a MUST DO for anyone visiting La Paz.

We knew we wanted to do...

josemery_s, Aug 2026
We knew we wanted to do this tour just couldn’t decide what company to go with and we are so glad we booked with this company! All of the staff was incredibly knowledgeable and so kind.

Amazing places but spent...

Clara_R, Jul 2026
Amazing places but spent more time on the boat than at sea. The guide was very nice. organization of the agency and logistic could be improved. Next time I would invest on a private tour

Amazing Tour!

Sue_H, Jun 2026
I had so much fun on this excursion. Our group was guided by two professional and knowledgeable tour guides. The beaches were so beautiful. The lunch they provided was delicious. Thank you so much for the lovely experience!

This experience is a must...

Evelyn_M, Jun 2026
This experience is a must if it’s your first time visiting La Paz, BCS…. The meeting spot was near the malecón and easy to find. Playa Balandra and Espíritu Santo are beautiful beaches that you won’t want to miss. Food and drinks are included, we had a delicious Ceviche and sandwiches. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks, also, bring a towel.

Beautiful Journry

Gil_G, Jun 2026
You can bring your own beer. Beautiful journey. Sit to the back of the boat. If you hit waves the ride is smoother

Sightseeing not snorkeling

Richard_S, May 2026
This is more of a sightseeing trip rather than snorkeling. Did not snorkel with sea lions just a a beach with very few fish. Spent more time riding on the boat than anything else.

Amazing tour! Our guide...

Vanessa_U, Apr 2026
Amazing tour! Our guide Dari was amazing and Ernesto the captain was very friendly! Dari was very knowledgeable all throughout the tour !

Great experience. Perhaps...

Rafael_T, Aug 2026
Great experience. Perhaps train the guides a little better so they provide more geological, botanical, and biological information. But the service is very good, the ceviche delicious, and the tour with the different points visited spectacular.
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Excellent service, highly recommended.

Alejandro_A, Jul 2026
It has been one of the best experiences taking this tour. All the visits that were made were the best.
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Highly recommended tour, 100% satisfied.

ALBERTO_R, Jul 2026
Excellent service Just a recommendation: more time in Balandra and less in Candelaria. That's the only thing I would change.
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Experience 1000 out of 10

Roberto_D, May 2026
Super good experience, the service was incredible, and the crew was the best (Jessi, Jorge, and Antonio)
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$94.05

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Was $99.00(-5%)

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

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