LA PAZ GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Off La Paz: Tiburón ballena, lobos marinos y Balandra — snorkel guided by a marine biologist
A six-hour guided trip from La Paz that combines snorkeling with whale sharks and sea lions, a full meal and drinks, provided snorkeling kit and wetsuit, and photos and video of your outing.
Off La Paz: Tiburón ballena, lobos marinos y Balandra — snorkel guided by a marine biologist.
This MeXplore excursion out of La Paz packs a lot into a single six-hour window: guided snorkel encounters with local marine life, on-deck meals and drinks, and a visit to the protected waters around Balandran, all led by a certified captain and a marine biologist who provides interpretation and direction.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A complete meal and drinks included
The tour provides a full onboard meal—fresh ceviche and burritos—plus fruit and a selection of beverages including water, sodas and beer, so you can focus on the water rather than provisioning.
Top snorkeling gear and wetsuit provided
You don’t need to bring your own kit: the operator supplies good snorkeling equipment and a wetsuit, and the tour includes photos and video of your time in the water.
Certified captain and a marine biologist guide
The trip is led by a certified captain and a marine biologist who directs the snorkeling and provides interpretation, with bracelets included for entry to the Balandran protected area and passenger insurance for the outing.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a compact, purposeful six-hour voyage from La Paz: briefings from a marine biologist, suited-up snorkeling with local megafauna and pinnipeds, a relaxed on-deck lunch and cold drinks, and time anchored in the protected waters of Balandran while your guide documents the trip with photos and video.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full meal (ceviche and burritos), fruit and beverages (water, sodas and beer), snorkeling gear and wetsuit, photos and video, certified marine biologist guide and captain, entry bracelets for the Balandran protected area, and passenger insurance.
The operator supplies good snorkeling equipment and a wetsuit; bring personal items you prefer for comfort and any necessary medications.
The outing runs six hours and combines active snorkeling segments with periods aboard the boat for meals and cruising between sites.
Bracelets for entry to the Área Natural Protegida de Balandra are provided and passenger insurance is included as part of the tour package.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are meals and drinks included?
Yes — the tour includes a full meal (ceviche and burritos), fruit, water, sodas and beer.
Is snorkeling gear provided?
Yes — the operator supplies good snorkeling equipment and a wetsuit.
Will I receive photos or video from the trip?
Yes — photos and video of your tour are included.
Who leads the trip?
The tour is led by a certified captain and a marine biologist who guides the snorkeling and interpretation.
Are permits or insurance included?
Yes — bracelets for entry to the Balandran protected area and passenger insurance are included with the tour.