Balandra Beach Snorkeling Tours at a glance
- Our pick: La Paz: Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Beach, US$ 232 per person (6h, 4.99★ · 113).
- Best value: Espíritu Santo Island Snorkeling: Sea Lions & Balandra Beach, US$ 121 per person (7h, 4.52★ · 63).
- Also recommended: Snorkeling La Paz: Whale Sharks, Sea Lions & Balandra Beach, US$ 248 per person (7h, 5.00★ · only 6 reviews).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 110–US$ 248 (median US$ 198). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 12 with live guides in English, 11 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 8 kid-friendly, 1 private and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Balandra Beach Snorkeling Tours
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12 options
La Paz: Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Beach Small-group snorkeling with whale sharks and sea lions led by a marine biologist, plus Balandra Beach. Underwater photos, lunch and gear included. Every day · 09:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.99 (113 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 232 per person
Snorkeling in La Paz from Cabo San Lucas: Balandra Beach Snorkel and kayak Balandra Beach on a catamaran from Pichilingue, with breakfast, lunch and open bar included. Tue–Sun · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.91 (729 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 219 per person
Snorkeling with sea lions in La Paz: Kayak, hike, lunch Snorkel with sea lions at San Rafaelito, kayak through Balandra's mangroves, and hike to the beach on this full-day La Paz tour led by bilingual marine biologist guides. Wed, Fri and Sun · 09:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.98 (368 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
Snorkeling with whale sharks and sea lions in La Paz Snorkel with whale sharks and sea lions near La Paz, then lunch at Balandra beach. Groups stay under nine per boat. Every day · 09:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.92 (73 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 232 per person
Espíritu Santo Island Snorkeling: Sea Lions & Balandra Beach Snorkel with sea lions and coral reefs on Espíritu Santo Island, then finish at Balandra Beach. The boat has an onboard restroom, lunch and gear included. Every day · 10:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.52 (63 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 121 per person
Snorkeling Espiritu Santo Island: Sea lions and Balandra Beach Six and a half hours on Espiritu Santo Island with snorkeling among sea lions, two beach stops and sunset at Balandra: guide, gear and lunch included. Every day · 10:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.95 (110 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 110 per person
Espiritu Santo Island Snorkeling Tour with Sea Lions Guide Snorkel Espiritu Santo Island and Balandra with marine biologist guide on a full-service yacht: all equipment, fresh food and sea lion swimming included. Every day · 08:30 · Up to age 85 ★ 4.88 (40 reviews) Duration: 6h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 144 per person
Snorkeling La Paz: Whale Sharks, Sea Lions & Balandra Beach Snorkel with whale sharks and sea lions in La Paz's Bay with all gear provided, then picnic at Balandra Beach on this small group tour. Every day · 07:15 · All ages ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · NL · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 248 per person
Snorkeling La Paz: Private Jet Boat to Espíritu Santo Five to seven hours snorkeling from La Paz on a private jet boat with gear, ceviche lunch and sea lion encounters at San Rafaelito. Groups up to seven. Every day · 10:00 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 5h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 883 per group
Snorkeling with sea lions in La Paz: Espíritu Santo and Balandra Snorkel with sea lions at San Rafaelito reef and Espíritu Santo Archipelago near La Paz on a 9-hour boat trip with two reef stops, personalized picnic. Every day · 08:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN · NL · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 248 per person
Balandra Beach Snorkeling Tour: Turquoise Bay & Mushroom Rock Start early from your La Paz hotel to catch the morning slot at Balandra, a protected turquoise bay where snorkel gear, umbrellas and lunch are included. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 198 per person
Snorkeling in Balandra with sea lions and paddleboards Snorkel Balandra Bay near La Paz with paddleboards and sea lions, enjoying lunch and all gear while exploring one of Mexico's clearest waters. Tue and Fri · 08:00 · Season until 27 Nov · From age 5 ★ 4.75 (4 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 165 per person
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Paz: Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra BeachOur pickGroup of up to 10 | US$ 232 per person | 6h | 4.99★ · 113 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Espíritu Santo Island Snorkeling: Sea Lions & Balandra BeachBest valuePickup offered | US$ 121 per person | 7h | 4.52★ · 63 | Every day · 10:30 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling La Paz: Whale Sharks, Sea Lions & Balandra BeachAlso recommended | US$ 248 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 07:15 | English, Spanish, Dutch |
| Snorkeling in La Paz from Cabo San Lucas: Balandra BeachPickup offered | US$ 219 per person | 8h | 4.91★ · 729 | Tue–Sun · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling with sea lions in La Paz: Kayak, hike, lunchGroup of up to 8 | US$ 137 per person | 6h 30m | 4.98★ · 368 | Wed, Fri and Sun · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling with whale sharks and sea lions in La PazGroup of up to 9 | US$ 232 per person | 6h | 4.92★ · 73 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling Espiritu Santo Island: Sea lions and Balandra BeachPickup offered | US$ 110 per person | 6h 30m | 4.95★ · 110 | Every day · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Espiritu Santo Island Snorkeling Tour with Sea Lions GuideGroup of up to 14 | US$ 144 per person | 6h 30m | 4.88★ · 40 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling La Paz: Private Jet Boat to Espíritu SantoPrivate | US$ 883 per group up to 7 people · ≈ US$ 126 per person if 7 go | 5h–7h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling with sea lions in La Paz: Espíritu Santo and Balandra | US$ 248 per person | 9h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish, Dutch |
| Balandra Beach Snorkeling Tour: Turquoise Bay & Mushroom RockGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 198 per person | 8h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Snorkeling in Balandra with sea lions and paddleboardsGroup of up to 8 | US$ 165 per person | 7h | 4.75★ only 4 reviews | Tue and Fri · 08:00 · Season until 27 Nov | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Snorkeling La Paz: Private Jet Boat to Espíritu Santo (US$ 883 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): La Paz: Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Beach (US$ 232 per person) · Snorkeling with sea lions in La Paz: Kayak, hike, lunch (US$ 137 per person) · Snorkeling with whale sharks and sea lions in La Paz (US$ 232 per person)
- With pickup (4): Espíritu Santo Island Snorkeling: Sea Lions & Balandra Beach (US$ 121 per person) · Snorkeling in La Paz from Cabo San Lucas: Balandra Beach (US$ 219 per person) · Snorkeling Espiritu Santo Island: Sea lions and Balandra Beach (US$ 110 per person)