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

“What an amazing experience! Juan Carlos and Alberto were excellent guides, so knowledgeable and friendly. You can tell they love taking people out to the island. The equipment was nice and the Captain kept it smooth the whole time. MTA runs a great trip, highly…”

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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

“SunRider Tours was well-organized and easy to deal with. Our guide, Juan-Manuel was awesome and very knowledgeable. Swimming with the sea lions was an amazing experience. We travelled at the beginning of Feb, so it’s chilly in the water (even with wetsuits) and it’s a…”

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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

“Stephanie really makes this tour top notch. She's a marine biologist and she shares her wealth of information. Her organization skills even more impressive ability to remember names. She is a strong swimmer and determined to assure your swim with the whalesharks. Nice picnic on…”

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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

“Great and memorable experience,…. My husband and I spend a great day in Espíritu Santo Island with our Guide (Miguel) and our capitán Carlos. The boat,… the food,… was great, but most of all the place, it’s a paradise.”

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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.

“The boat ride is long, and the water can be icy in November. The tour ends at a very crowded beach for lunch. Compared to other tours we did this is probably the least enjoyable. We wouldn’t do it again. If you're visiting La Paz,…”

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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

“Great experience!! Yes you spend more time on the boat than anything, but none the less I recommend. The beaches are so clean and beautiful. We saw dolphins, sea lions, and humpback whales. Our tour got canceled on the day of original reservations, but because…”

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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

“I loved the comfort and privacy this tour provides. I took this tour with my kids, ages 10 and 3. Juan picked us up straight from our hotel to La Paz and had one break stop Incase we needed to stretch our legs or go…”

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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

“El buceo con los leones marinos y el haber visto una ballena, no solo a la pasada el capitan de la lancha se devolvio para que la observaramos mejor.”

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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.