Swimming with sea lions in Isla Espiritu Santo, La Paz, Mexico
Overview
You will have the exceptional opportunity to visit the sea lion colonies of the Espiritu Santo Archipelago, famous for its friendly and playful behavior. Imagine having curious sea lion pups swimming around you, inviting you to interact in their natural habitat – it is an incomparable experience!
In addition, we include an informative tour of the beautiful Playa Balandra and if we are lucky, we can observe dolphins, whales or other species during the sailing
What's Included
- Meals Fresh ceviche of fish, fruit and dessert.
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit
- Entrance fee
- Government Fees
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Location
La Paz Malecon
Zona Comercial, 23009 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We will board the boat to tour the Espiritu Santo Archipelago aboard a comfortable panga with shade, padded seats and bathroom, navigate among spectacular rock formations while your guide reveals the ecological and scientific secrets of each corner. We will visit San Gabriel Bay, where we will observe a colony of seabirds and the vestiges of a former dog company. We continue sailing between unspoilt beaches and dreamy landscapes until we reach El Candelero, famous for its impressive rock formations. Then, we will cross the iconic arch of La Partida Island, a must-see for photography lovers. Later, we will visit Los Islotes, the breeding colony of sea lions where you will live the experience of watching them (all year round) and swimming alongside them (from September to May). From June to August, you will swim on a coral reef. After the excitement, we will sail to a paradise beach where you will enjoy about 1.5 hours to eat, relax and take in the scenery. Finally we will return to the departure point after 6 - 7 hours walk. In addition, we will take an informative tour of the beautiful Playa Balandra.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(8)Q: Will I get seasick on Swimming with sea lions in Isla Espiritu Santo, La Paz, Mexico?
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Activity code: C-5620090P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Meals. Fresh ceviche of fish, fruit and dessert.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit.
- Entrance fee.
- Government Fees.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Swimming with sea lions in Isla Espiritu Santo, La Paz, Mexico is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Swimming with sea lions in Isla Espiritu Santo, La Paz, Mexico will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- MealsFresh ceviche of fish, fruit and dessert.
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Mask, fins, snorkel and wetsuit
- Entrance fee
- Government Fees
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- Operated by a business
