Snorkeling La Paz: Private Jet Boat to Espíritu Santo

Five hours across four bays, snorkeling coral reefs and sea lions instead of watching from the boat

A private jet boat snorkeling tour from La Paz visits Balandra Bay, San Rafaelito, and Espíritu Santo Island over five to seven hours. You snorkel at coral reefs and a sea lion colony with provided gear and wetsuits, explore a UNESCO-protected island with a guide, and eat fresh ceviche and fruit on the beach. Groups stay under seven people.

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From US$ 883 to US$ 1,104 per group, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Balandra by Private Jet Boat 10:00 Guide in English or Spanish Duration: 5 hours. Ceviche, fruit bowl and drinks: the menu can be adjusted, just let us know. Sea lions and Balandra: you can make a stop at San Rafaelito to snorkel with sea lions and the coral reef, then head on to Balandra beach. Yamaha 242 S Limited

Balandra and Espiritu Santo by Private Jet Boat 10:00 Guide in English or Spanish Duration: 7 hours. Ceviche, fruit bowl and drinks: you can ask us to adjust the menu. Yamaha 242 S Limited

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore La Paz beaches and island

• Pass by Balandra Beach for sightseeing
• Visit Espíritu Santo Island landmarks
• Snorkel at Espíritu Santo snorkeling spot
• Lunch and relax at Espíritu Santo beach
• Return to La Paz

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Balandra Beach
2. Espiritu Santo Island Entry included 5h

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and wetsuits.
• fish ceviche, meat burritos, fruit, water, sodas and beer.
• the federal bracelet for entry to the protected area.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Times

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• Every day 10:00

Information

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.

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Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 3 similar tours with pickup › See the exact address

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Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The boat leaves La Paz Bay and makes a ten-minute pass by Balandra Beach for photos, then heads to San Rafaelito where you snorkel among sea lions and coral reefs with the gear and wetsuits included. From there it's on to Espíritu Santo Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site fifteen kilometers long, where the guide shows you a bird sanctuary, a former pearl farm, and different beaches and landmarks across the island. Most island tours in the city run fifteen to thirty people in one boat. This one caps at seven, which means more space and more time at each stop.

You pick one of the island's beaches to stay at for lunch and the afternoon. The meal is fish ceviche, meat burritos, fruit, water, sodas and beer. Let the operator know if you're vegan or vegetarian. The federal bracelet required to enter the protected area is included in the price. The boat heads back to La Paz after you've had time to rest and swim.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the snorkeling like at San Rafaelito?

San Rafaelito is a sea lion colony where you enter the water with snorkeling gear to see the animals and the coral reefs they live around. It's the main snorkeling stop on the tour.

How much time do you actually spend on Espíritu Santo Island?

After the snorkel stop and the pass by Balandra, you stay at one of Espíritu Santo's beaches for lunch and the afternoon, giving you several hours to swim, rest and explore before the boat returns to La Paz.

Is the snorkeling gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment and wetsuits are provided for the tour. You don't need to bring your own.

Can the tour stop at Los Islotes if I ask?

Los Islotes, north of Isla La Partida, is beyond the maximum reach of this jet boat, so that stop is not available even on a private tour.

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