Cabo San Lucas

15 Best La Paz & Balandra Day Trips

The La Paz days: Balandra’s knee-deep turquoise bay, the malecon and, in season, whale shark swims. The bay is the screensaver Baja never has to fake.

1.La Paz World class Snorkeling in Balandras Hidden Beaches

Experience world-class snorkeling at Balandra in La Paz on a luxurious catamaran. Includes kayaking, a Mexican lunch, open bar, and stunning scenery.

“Would give 2.5 stars if we could. Firstly, the time spent in the van traveling to and from La Paz exceeds the time spent on the excursion itself. About 5 hours in the van, and 4.5 hours on the boat/ beach. Secondly, you do not…”

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2.Day Trip to La Paz & Balandra Beach from Cabo San Lucas

Discover La Paz and Balandra Beach from Cabo San Lucas on a full-day guided trip. Visit villages, explore the Malecón, and enjoy pristine beaches with local flavor.

★ 4.5

“Great tour of La Paz, and the beach plus many small towns along the way-- also visited the world famous Hotel California in Todos Santos Mexico. Van was small for such a long day,”

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3.Balandra Beach & City Tour La Paz & Todo Santos hotel California

Discover the stunning beaches, charming towns, and cultural highlights of Baja California on this full-day tour from Cabo San Lucas, ideal for those seeking authentic experiences beyond the usual.

★ 4.0

“I would do a similar excursion but with a different company because this one was terrible. First, the email confirmation said to meet at 4:30 am at my hotel lobby. i was out there at 4:15 am. nobody showed up; i called and was told…”

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5.Whale-Shark Snorkeling Excursion to La Paz

Experience the thrill of swimming with whale sharks near La Paz on this guided 9-hour tour from Cabo San Lucas, including boat, gear, and lunch.

★ 5.0

“Amazing once in a lifetime experience! Loads of whale sharks, rays, and whales! The guides were incredible and provided great conversation, education and awareness of marine life! Sooo highly recommend Cabo Trek!”

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6.From Cabo/San José del Cabo: La Paz, Balandra & Todos Santos

Discover Baja California Sur with a full-day tour to Balandra, La Paz, and Todos Santos. Enjoy stunning beaches, cultural sights, and authentic local flavor.

★ 4.6

“I loved it and enjoyed it a lot! Our guide was amazing, always sharing important information about the places we visited, was amazing! Thank you so much! :)”

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8.Private Tour to Balandra, La Paz and Todo Santos

Discover Baja with this private tour to Balandra Beach, La Paz, and Todos Santos. Experience stunning vistas, authentic culture, and personalized service in a full-day adventure.

“This tour was perfect and David was the best tour guide. I would highly recommend if you want to see some of the best beaches and get away from Cabo for the day.”

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9.Private experience from Los Cabos to La Paz: (Balandra)

Explore Baja California Sur with this private day trip from Los Cabos to La Paz, Balandra Beach, and Todos Santos, guided by local experts for authentic experiences.

★ 4.8

“Eduardo was a great guide! It was fun to get out of the tourist zone and see another part of the Baja. Todos Santos was so pretty and quaint. La Paz was vibrant and busy. Balandra beach was fun to watch the pelicans diving into…”

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10.Full-Day La Paz Private Tour from Los Cabos

Discover La Paz on a private full-day tour from Los Cabos, including stops at Todos Santos or Cerritos Beach, with flexible itineraries and expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Jorge was an excellent guide. He knew the area very well and was very accommodating to our needs. He took us to great beaches, took us to a wonderful restaurant in La Paz. He was very entertaining too! We would definitely use this service again.”

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11.La Paz Tour, Historical City, Beach, Colonial and Beautiful scenery on the way!

Discover La Paz’s stunning beaches, colonial charm, and scenic drives with a full-day tour from Cabo San Lucas, led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“We had a great time on this tour. Vicente was a great tour guide and shared a wealth of information with us. He was attentive, a very good driver and sensitive to our needs. We enjoyed visiting the mining ghost towns, visiting LA Paz and…”

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12.Private Tour to Playa Balandra, La Paz and Todos Santos

Discover La Paz, Balandra Beach, and Todos Santos on this private day tour from Los Cabos, offering scenic stops, local shopping, and personalized service.

“What a great time we had on this tour! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves (even with teenagers :)). I’m so glad we did this as it allowed my family to see something other than the resort and this was the first time to Cabo and Mexico…”

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13.From Cabo: Snorkel with Whale Sharks in La Paz

Discover the thrill of swimming with whale sharks in La Paz on a full-day tour from Cabo, including snorkeling, a Baja taco lunch, and scenic boat rides.

★ 4.8

“This was by far the best excursion that I have taken on any trip - from start to finish, the Cabo Adventure team made this trip feel smooth, safe, organized, and exciting. Charly was an excellent driver and made sure we made it from Cabo…”

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14.Balandra, La Paz and Todos Santos

Discover the beauty of Balandra Beach, La Paz, and Todos Santos with a full-day tour that combines stunning scenery, cultural insights, and authentic Baja experiences for $125.

★ 4.5

“Everything about this tour is fantastic. From the 2 beautiful beaches to the historical towns/cities of La Paz and Todos Santos. Could not ask for a better day, our guide Ed was wonderful. He gave us a day full of history and insight into the…”

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15.La Paz Paradise: Balandra & beyond

Discover La Paz's stunning beaches, turquoise bays, and cultural sights on this full-day tour including boat rides, a pearl farm visit, and a quick stop at Hotel California.

★ 4.0

“Amazing tour and Uriel was a fantastic guide. Food stops were delicious. The scenery and town were awesome. Made some new friend on the tour also. Highly recommend this tour! We will book this again when we return.”

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