A day on an island where the desert ends and the ocean begins
White-sand beaches, turquoise water, volcanic cliffs, reefs full of life and sea lions playing in the waves. And enough time to enjoy it all without rushing. Some places you visit. Others you simply live.
La Paz Muelle Fiscal · 6 hours · Snorkel + beach
Each stop has something different. Together they form one of the most complete tours in La Paz.
Espíritu Santo isn't a place you reach only to get in the water. It's a national park made of volcanic islands, pristine beaches and some of the clearest waters in the Gulf of California.
In a single day you'll visit Mexico's most famous beach —Balandra—, navigate between Espíritu Santo Island and Partida Island, watch seabirds, visit reefs and discover why this corner was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Some places you visit. Others you simply live.
From the city to the clearest water in the Gulf
Here we don't rush from point to point. We come to enjoy an island that deserves to be explored calmly.
We board and leave the city behind
We meet at the Muelle Fiscal, on the La Paz malecón. After meeting the team and boarding, we slowly leave the city behind. As we go, the reddish mountains begin to appear and the water grows clearer and clearer.
Balandra seen from the sea
Our first stop is Balandra seen from the sea, a perspective few visitors get to enjoy. Then we continue navigating between Espíritu Santo Island and Partida Island while we look for seabirds, rock formations and other surprises.
Snorkel, beach and sea lions
Throughout the day we'll snorkel on reefs full of life, visit beaches where you can relax for about two hours and, if conditions allow, observe the sea lion colony.
Between each activity there's always time to rest, enjoy the scenery and let the day flow.
Not everything happens underwater.
Sometimes the most memorable moment happens while navigating between the cliffs. Or when a frigatebird glides over the boat. Or seeing a baby sea lion. Or when a whale lifts its hump beside the boat.
That's what makes no tour exactly the same as the one before.
Five scenes in a single tour
Balandra Beach
You'll see one of Mexico's most famous beaches from a very different perspective: the sea.
Espíritu Santo Island
A landscape where the desert, the volcanic mountains and the Sea of Cortez meet.
Partida Island
Channels, hidden beaches and incredibly clear waters.
Reefs
We'll snorkel at sites selected by our captain based on the day's conditions.
Sea lions
When regulations and the season allow, we visit the sea lion colony to observe them responsibly.
Why don't we always swim with the sea lions?
Between June and August the sea lions are in their breeding season. During those months swimming with them isn't allowed, so we prefer to observe them from the boat so as not to interfere with the birth and care of the pups.
We believe protecting nature also means knowing when to keep your distance.
So you book with clear expectations
Ideal if…
- You want to see Espíritu Santo without needing to dive.
- You're looking for a relaxed experience.
- You travel as a couple, with friends or family.
- You like combining beach, snorkel and nature in one day.
- You want to spend a full day in the Sea of Cortez.
It may not be ideal if…
- You're looking for a scuba diving experience.
- You prefer a short tour of just a few hours.
- You expect to guarantee swimming with sea lions on any date.
A full day, already sorted
~6-hour tour
With National Park access wristbands included.
Balandra + Espíritu Santo + Partida
A tour of Mexico's most famous beach and both islands.
Snorkeling on reefs
At sites selected based on the day's conditions, with beach gear.
Birds and sea lions
Responsible watching when the season allows, plus two hours to enjoy the beach.
Food and drinks
Included during the tour.
Equipped boat and certified crew
Restroom, awning, mattresses and WiFi. Certified captain, NOM-09 guide and first aid.
Important information
- Duration
- 6 hours.
- Price
- $1,800 MXN per person. Children 0 to 3: free.
- Park access
- National Park wristbands included.
- Sea lion season
- Between June and August they're observed from the boat due to their breeding season.
Book your day on the island
Shared
A full day of snorkeling, beaches and islands in the Sea of Cortez. Children 0 to 3 free.
- ~6-hour tour with wristbands included
- Balandra, Espíritu Santo and Partida Island
- Snorkeling on reefs and beach gear
- Food and drinks
- Boat with restroom, awning and WiFi
Private boat
The same experience, exclusively for your family or group of friends.
- Exclusive boat for your group
- Same complete island tour
- Pace adapted to you
You may come for Balandra. And end up falling in love with everything else.
Some remember this tour for the snorkeling. Others for the beach. And others because, for a day, they felt time stopped mattering.
Tell us when you're visiting La Paz and we'll help you book your full day among Balandra, Espíritu Santo and Partida Island.