15 La Paz Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Adventure to Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkel with Sea Lions and Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $136Our pick

Small-group snorkel from La Paz to Isla Espíritu Santo. Swim with sea lions when in season, then beach ceviche, wildlife stops, and more.

“Was a really interesting and informative tour. We learned a lot about the area and of course swimming with the sea lions was amazing. Lunch on the secluded beach was fresh delicious ceviche and refreshing lemonade. Some might find the 3 hours of boat ride too much but we loved it! Being out on the water and enjoying the weather was awesome. Our captain (I can’t recall his name) and our guide Daniel were great!”

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2.Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Small-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with a marine biologist, wetsuit gear, and GoPro photos, around 3 hours.

“MeXplore are great tour guides for a memorable encounter with a whale shark. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend.”

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3.Small Group Whale Shark Snorkeling in La Paz, Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Small-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with a marine biologist-led briefing, gear and snacks included, and limited on-water time slots.

“Swimming within 2 meters of a whale shark that was 8 meters long. Nice to be out on the boat. Good captain and guide”

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4.Intimate Eco-Friendly Whale Shark Encounter – Premium Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $268

Intimate eco-friendly whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with premium gear, biodegradable sunscreen, guided swims, and photos/videos included.

“We had such an amazing time on this tour. The best thing is that they really do respect the whale sharks, limiting the number of people in the water at any one time. This meant that it was just the two of us and an instructor swimming with a whale shark for up to 5 minutes at a time. So it feels so special.”

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5.Balandra & Tecolote: hike, kayak and snorkel in paradise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $136

Kayak and snorkel in Balandra, then hike to Tecolote for ceviche on the beach. Small group, gear included, active day in La Paz.

“This experience was so much fun and definitely worth it! The view from the hike was incredible and the beach was absolutely breathtaking. From hiking, to kayaking, to snorkeling —everything was amazing. The guides were knowledgeable about the area and were very kind. Highly recommend booking this experience!!”

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6.holy spirit island tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $131

Boat day trip from La Paz to Isla Espíritu Santo for sea lion snorkeling, wildlife spotting, coral reef swimming, and a beach ceviche lunch.

“Overall it was a great experience for the entire family. We got to see dolphins, sea turtles, and a couple hump back whales during the ride to Espíritu Santo island. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable of the island’s history and wildlife. We snorkeled with the sea lions for around 25 minutes. A wetsuit is highly recommended. Afterwards, we had lunch at the Ensenada Grande beach. The lunch consisted of ceviche, fruit, and sandwiches (soft drinks were provided). The boat ride, to and from Espíritu island is about 1.5hrs but it’s well worth it.”

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7.Espiritu Santo Island Snorkel & Sea Lion Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Snorkel with sea lions at UNESCO protected Espíritu Santo and enjoy Ensenada Grande ceviche lunch with drinks from La Paz.

“SunRider Tours was well-organized and easy to deal with. Our guide, Juan-Manuel was awesome and very knowledgeable. Swimming with the sea lions was an amazing experience. We travelled at the beginning of Feb, so it’s chilly in the water (even with wetsuits) and it’s a lengthy boat ride too, so do be prepared with warm/windrpoof clothing. Great food and plenty of drinks - water, pop, beer etc available.”

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8.Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkeling Sea Lion Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 167 reviews · 6 hours · from $133

Swim with sea lions at Espiritu Santo, snorkel reefs, and eat fresh ceviche on a secluded beach. Small-group 6-hour boat tour from La Paz.

“The guys that were with us in the tour are THE experience! Thank you so much Mateo and Maga for the knowledge and respect for biodiversity that you shared with us, and above all, your passion! Thank you Alexis for being the best captain - it was really easy to feel safe with you! And not to forget the amazing tour we had: we saw dolphins TWICE and meet sea lions TWICE! What an incredible day in the beautiful Espiritu Santo island! Definitely worth this tour with these guys!! Absolutely recommend and absolutely choosing them again in La Paz!”

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9.Whale Shark Swim Adventure in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Swim in the Sea of Cortez with whale sharks in La Paz. Small groups, snorkeling gear, snacks, and real conservation rules.

“Our tour guide,( Dellis and captain Memo, please forgive spelling if incorrect)was the best. This was a fantastic experience. She had us right next to the whale sharks, lucky for us they were feeding in a small area. Totally loved the experience.”

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10.Whale Shark Adventure with a Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Swim with whale sharks in La Paz on a small, tightly regulated tour with a marine biologist, wetsuit gear, and multiple encounters.

“This was a great experience. My wife and I really enjoyed it. Natalia, Hamza and Lobo were our crew. Natalia was a great guide, Hamza handled all the logistics and spotted the sharks while Lobo was the boat captain. They all spoke English. Natalia’s and Hamza’s English was really good. It was a much more active tour than I anticipated. I envisioned tranquilly snorkeling around a placid whale shark. Obviously, sharks are made to swim and a leisurely feeding for a whale shark is a workout for a human. The crew divided the tourists into three groups and we took turns cycling in and out of the water. I would…”

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11.La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Snorkel with wild whale sharks and sea lions on a small group trip in La Paz, then relax at Balandra with lunch and drinks.

“This was a wonderful adventure. Christiane was a great guide, informative and helpful in the water to assist people in locating the whale shark as well as getting good views. He also filmed the encounters. Juan Carlos was an excellent captain.”

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12.3 Hours of Guided La Paz Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $82Best value

Guided 3 to 4 hour La Paz street food walk for small groups, with Baja fish tacos, machaca, empanadas, Mercado Madero, and dessert included.

“Pablo did an outstanding job picking restaurants on our tour. Each was hidden gem that we would have no doubt missed. Very happy we did the tour.”

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13.Snorkel Tour with Whale Shark in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Snorkel with whale sharks in La Paz on a small-group tour. Multiple swim turns, included gear and snacks, and friendly expert guides.

“A truly bucket list experience. David was an amazing guide who gave us so much information about the whale sharks and other marine life in the bay of LaPaz. Swimming with these gentle giants is something we will never forget!”

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14.Private Trip Espiritu Santo Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $955

Private 7-hour Espiritu Santo tour from La Paz for up to 5: sea lion snorkeling at La Lobera, Balandra Beach, lunch and guides.

“Very nice crews and spacious launch. An unforgettable private trip in La Paz. They are pro and offer guaranteed tour to get a snorkel experience with sea wolf. Moreover they helped me to make my marriage proposal one of the beautiful beaches of La Paz”

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15.La Paz Beaches Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Half-day La Paz beach tour with pickup, lunch, and stops at Balandra, Tecolote, and El Coromuel (Blue Flag). Small groups, big views.

“This was a great tour. Juan was our tour guide and we had a fantastic day. You get a half day with the guide and you are not going to see all the beaches. The description isn't quite right on the day but overall you will see at least 3 beaches and some time in town if you choose to go. The Balandra beach was the best and where we stayed the longest. The Ceviche was soo good and great hot salsa to go with it. Loved the whole day and well worth it. Reach out to the tour email to ask your questions.”

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