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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

“Was a really interesting and informative tour. We learned a lot about the area and of course swimming with the sea lions was amazing. Lunch on the secluded beach was fresh delicious ceviche and refreshing lemonade. Some might find the 3 hours of boat ride…”

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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

“Such a memorable and enjoyable experience. My daughters ages 7 and 4 loved it as well as my husband and 1. The island is beautiful. Food was good. Both guide and captain were great. Guide was very attentive and helpful. The check in place was…”

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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

“My husband, daughter and I throughly enjoyed our time!! Christian and Juan Carlos were amazing hosts and did everything possible to ensure we had the best views everytime!! We would definitely book again!!”

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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

“Miguel and Gabriel were great with us. They are both Marine Biology and that males all the diference. During the tour we could see dolphins, jumping rays (AMAZING) and off course the see lions. At the end we stopped at Balandra Beach to have a…”

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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.

“We had a great day swimming with the whale sharks! Our guide was very knowledgeable and she took photos and videos with her GoPro and emailed them to us. The lunch they provided was very tasty.😋”

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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

“The scuba dive was awesome, shoutout to Omar for being such a great dive guide. We saw sea lions and hammerheads!! Truly amazing.”

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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

“The trip is as advertised. The boat was comfortable, the were 17 guests on this trip. The food and open bar was available the entire trip. They take 6 out on the skiff at a time to swim with the sea-lions. This mini excursion is…”

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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

“When I signed up for this trip it was labeled as "snorkeling with sea lions day trip", not as "espiritu santo island day tour." It's very much the second and not the first. We snorkeled near a sea lion colony for about 15 minutes and…”

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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 EspĂ­ritu Santo Island8 hours (approx.)$951.45 5.0Isla Espiritu Santo and Balandra Tour6 hours (approx.)$136.77 5.0Sea Lion Snorkeling & Island Beach Picnic EspĂ­ritu 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 EspĂ­ritu 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 5.0EspĂ­ritu 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 EspĂ­ritu Santo Adventure Private Tour$893.74 Espiritu Santo Island Private Tour: Sea Lions and paddle boarding$1,499.00 EspĂ­ritu Santo Private Scuba Tour$1,089.24

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