LA PAZ GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A day with sea lions and coral: Snorkeling Espiritu Santo from La Paz
A guided, 7-hour national-park outing from La Paz that combines snorkeling, hiking, seasonal kayaking, and lunch on protected beaches.
A day with sea lions and coral: Snorkeling Espiritu Santo from La Paz.
Embark on a seven‑hour exploration of Espíritu Santo Island National Park, departing from La Paz for a day of snorkeling, shoreline hikes and — when in season — kayaking; the tour includes lunch on white‑sand beaches, marine‑park permits, and the chance to swim with sea lions when permitted by season.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Swim (seasonally) with sea lions
The itinerary includes visiting and swimming at the sea lion colony; note this activity is subject to seasonal availability and operator scheduling.
Snorkeling, hiking and optional kayaking
The trip packages snorkeling and hiking across island coves, and offers kayaking and paddle‑boarding when available in season and when the beach camp is installed.
Lunch and rest on Ensenada Grande or Candelero
Midday stops at Ensenada Grande or Candelero provide beach time for lunch, rest and additional snorkeling on protected shores inside the park.
What the day feels like
A full day that moves from marina to reef and back
The tour moves at an easy pace: transfer from La Paz to the marina, a boating leg to Espíritu Santo, a morning snorkel at a reef site, a beach lunch and optional water activities, then a return to La Paz — all wrapped into a seven‑hour guided outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who benefits most from this outing — and who should check specifics before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour provides snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and snorkel), lunch and drinks, marine park permits, round‑trip transportation within downtown La Paz, and use of kayaks, paddle boards and beach gear when the camp is installed.
When the operator installs the beach camp, guests may use palapas, beach chairs, kayaks and paddle boards as part of the outing.
The package includes boat transport, a tour guide and a captain, plus lunch, drinks and required marine park permits.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The outing is a seven‑hour guided tour.
Where and when do I meet the group?
Meet at Marina Palmira Local #15 at 8:00am for transfer to the marina and departure.
Is snorkeling equipment provided?
Yes — masks, fins and snorkels are provided as part of the tour.
Can I swim with sea lions?
Visiting and swimming at the sea lion colony is included when permitted, but swimming with sea lions is not available during June, July and August.
Is transportation included from my hotel?
Round‑trip transportation is included for pickups and drop‑offs in La Paz’s downtown area.
Are kayaks and paddle boards available?
Kayaks and paddle boards are available for use when the operator has installed the beach camp during the outing.