La Paz Mexico

15 Best Espiritu Santo Island Tours

The Espiritu Santo days from the malecon: snorkeling with the sea lion colony, deserted-beach lunches and the UNESCO-protected island’s red cliffs over teal water. The sea lion pups treat snorkelers as toys; the adults supervise.

1.Adventure to Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkel with Sea Lions and Beach

Discover the beauty of Espiritu Santo Island with snorkeling, sea lions, and secluded beaches. A small-group tour perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Fun and beautiful! The reserve is amazing and what you see is incredible and special. We even saw a blue footed booby! The sea lions are a adorable and playful! The guides were fantastic and friendly definitely recommended!”

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2.Espiritu Santo Island Snorkel & Sea Lion Adventure

Experience snorkeling with sea lions, pristine beaches, and marine wildlife on a full-day tour of Espiritu Santo Island from La Paz, Mexico.

★ 4.5

“This was an excellent experience! Some of the best snorkeling I’ve done and ive snorkeled quite a few places. The captain and guide created an excellent experience. They were very nice and accommodating. They provided lots of cool information during the boat ride. Swimming with…”

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3.Small Group Snorkeling and Swim with Whale Sharks & Sea Lions in La Paz

Experience snorkeling with whale sharks and sea lions in La Paz on a small-group tour, including lunch at Balandra Beach. Perfect for adventure seekers.

★ 5.0

“Was a great small group tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the local area and very passionate about the animas we were able to interact with. Very clear instructions regarding safety and dos and donts with the boat and animas. Lunch was amazing local…”

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4.Private Trip Espiritu Santo Island

Discover the beauty of Espiritu Santo Island with a private, guided snorkeling tour from La Paz. Enjoy wildlife, pristine beaches, and personalized service.

★ 5.0

“Very nice crews and spacious launch. An unforgettable private trip in La Paz. They are pro and offer guaranteed tour to get a snorkel experience with sea wolf. Moreover they helped me to make my marriage proposal one of the beautiful beaches of La Paz”

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5.Whale sharks and sea lions snorkeling plus Balandra beach lunch

Experience the thrill of snorkeling with whale sharks and playful sea lions in La Paz, plus enjoy a relaxing Balandra beach lunch on this small-group tour.

“Carla and the team were amazing. Such a great experience snorkeling with the beautiful whale sharks and sea lions. The places they took us to were filled with marine life and made for a truly unforgettable adventure. On top of the beauty we were able…”

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6.Espiritu Santo Island and sea lions

Discover the stunning islands of Espiritu Santo, snorkel with playful sea lions, enjoy fresh seafood, and explore unspoiled beaches on this 6-hour La Paz tour.

“Best tour I've ever taken. 5 minutes out school of dolphins and gray whale! Edwin our Salty Life guide, began to share his passion for marine biology with amazing background, descriptions and facts. Moving on to spectacular vistas and intermitant updates. Scruffy desert and stunning…”

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7.Scuba Dive in La Paz: Sea Lions, Turtles, Fish Schools and Wrecks

Explore La Paz's vibrant marine life with this guided snorkeling tour, featuring sea lions, turtles, wrecks, and stunning rocky reefs—perfect for certified divers.

★ 5.0

“Excellent experience with dive instructor Omar. He consulted with us to select the dives we wanted and was very knowledgeable. Trip included lunch on the beach and education about the surrounding region and history. Exceptional!”

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8.Espiritu Santo Island Tour

Discover the beauty of Espiritu Santo with this full-day tour from La Paz. Snorkel, relax on pristine beaches, and learn from bilingual guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“My wife and I had a great time on the boat with Alexis and the crew. The crew were very knowledgeable about the wildlife and we even stopped along the way to see a whale shark. A very relaxing experience.”

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9.All-Inclusive Catamaran Tour | Beaches & Sea Lions from Los Cabos

Discover the stunning Sea of Cortez on this all-inclusive catamaran cruise from Los Cabos, featuring snorkeling with sea lions, organic meals, and open bar.

★ 4.5

“Amazing excursion! Our driver to LePaz played awesome music and took us by Hotel California on the trip back and was so friendly! The crew on the boat was so attentive. We had a delicious breakfast, snack and lunch and full bar availRead more”

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10.Espiritu Santo Island Day Tour

Discover Espiritu Santo Island's stunning marine life, sea lions, and coral reefs on this intimate La Paz day tour. Snorkel, explore, and enjoy nature up close.

★ 4.0

“The guide was mostly speaking Spanish (very little broken English), so I had to rely on other passengers (bilingual English/Spanish) to keep up with what's happening. It was a bit frustrating specially during the snorkelling part of the trip. Otherwise, it was nice.”

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12.Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling Picnic at Espiritu Santo Island

Experience the thrill of swimming with whale sharks and sea lions near Espiritu Santo Island with this 9-hour guided snorkeling tour from La Paz, Mexico.

★ 4.5

“Julio, the boat captain, was knowledgeable and patient as he got us in and out of the specific sites and Diana was an amazing guide and interpreter. She clearly has a deep affection for sea lions and was able to describe the joy of life…”

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13.1 Day Espiritu Santo Island Wonders, Sea Lions and Paddleboard Adventure

Explore Espiritu Santo Island with this full-day tour from La Paz, featuring snorkeling, sea lions, paddleboards, and a beachside lunch for a vibrant marine adventure.

★ 5.0

“The best snorkeling experience I’ve ever had including snorkeling in Bali, the Caymen Islands and Belize. Great guides with their priority being your safety, the sea lions and sea life’s safety and sustainability. Lunch in the private beach was delicious and breathtaking. Can’t wait to…”

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14.MOST POPULAR TOUR IN LA PAZ! Swim with Sea Lions Private Boat

Experience La Paz's top tour with private boat access to swim with sea lions, snorkel Isla Espiritu Santo, and enjoy stunning beaches with personalized service.

“This was a fun excursion to see the wildlife near La Paz. We even had a short stop to see Balandra Beach. I especially liked that we had free time on the island.”

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More Espiritu Santo Island Tours

5.0Swimming with sea lions in Isla Espiritu Santo, La Paz, Mexico7 hours (approx.)$160.56 4.5Private Tour to Isla Espiritu Santo and snorkel with sea lions$752.10 5.0Sea of Cortez Combo: Whale Sharks, Sea Lions & Balandra Beach6 hours 50 minutes (approx.)$289.00 5.0Sea Lion Snorkel Adventure at Espíritu Santo Island8 hours (approx.)$951.45 5.0Isla Espiritu Santo and Balandra Tour6 hours (approx.)$136.77 5.0Sea Lion Snorkeling & Island Beach Picnic Espíritu Santo Tour8 hours (approx.)$178.71 5.0Whale Sharks and Sea Lions Snorkeling Picnic at Balandra Beach7 hours (approx.)$269.31 4.5Espiritu Santo Island Combo: Sea Lions and Paddleboard 1 to 6 Private Group7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$1,299.00 5.0Full Day Private Scuba Diving in Espiritu Santo Island7 hours (approx.)$1,161.64 5.0Sea Lions & Mega-Paddleboard Tour in Balandra7 hours (approx.)$118.84 4.5Most Popular Tour in La Paz Isla Espíritu Santo and Sea Lions6 hours (approx.)$119.70 5.0Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkel, Wildlife and Beach$125.35 3.0Sea Lions & Mega-Paddleboard Tour in Espiritu Santo$139.27 5.0Espíritu Santo and Balandra Beach Combo Tour: Sea Lion Snorkeling9 hours (approx.)$269.32 5.0Balandra with Sea Lions for Cruise Passengers5 to 6 hours (approx.)$125.68 5.0Holy Spirit Island Tour Sea Lions Snorkeling and Beach$111.46 5.0Full-Day Tour Nature Experience at Isla Espiritu Santo! Sea Lions$229.00 5.0Swim with Sea Lions in La Paz7 hours (approx.)$1,311.55 5.0Holy Spirit Island Tour and snorkeling with sea lions$130.59 Balandra Bay Private Snorkeling and Sea Lions$1,778.44 Espiritu Santo and Sealion Swimming aboard a luxury yacht$2,000.00 Espíritu Santo Adventure Private Tour$893.74 Espiritu Santo Island Private Tour: Sea Lions and paddle boarding$1,499.00 Espíritu Santo Private Scuba Tour$1,089.24

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Whale sharks in the bay and sea lion pups that want to play.