Espíritu Santo Island Snorkel with Sea Lions & Balandra Beach

4.5 (62 reviews) La Paz, Mexico
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Duration7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The crew that takes you out is a fishing family of these waters — their family lived on Espíritu Santo itself. They don't read the island off a script; they grew up on it.

Round-trip hotel transportation, certified marine biologist guides, and ceviche made on board with the morning's catch.

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 visibility is at its 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 a swim. 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.

Options

Vegan option

Green PAZion Salad: Green leaf, Mizunz, Tango, Oak leaf, Tomato, spinach, Arugula, Frisee, Red leaf, Radicchio, Baby butter, Kale & Vinagreta
Pickup included

Espiritu Santo Island Tour

Pickup included

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

What to expect

  1. San Rafaelito Island
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Sea Lion Sighting
    Snorkeling with Sea Lions (NOT available from June to August)
  2. Isla Espiritu Santo
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Coral Reef Snorkeling
  3. Isla Espiritu Santo
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Swimming and sunbathe in Paradise beaches
    have Lunch: Fish Ceviche and Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
    , Bottles of Water and Soft Drinks
  4. Balandra Beach
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Stop by the iconic Balandra beach, take some photos, swim and snorkel

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

at our office with the sea lion logo outside

End point

at our office with the sea lion logo outside

Pickup details

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

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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