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Private Boat Tour La Paz: Balandra Beach & Sea Lion Snorkel

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Your Private Boat Adventure to Balandra Beach & Sea Lions

Discover the beauty of La Paz on a 5-hour private boat tour to Balandra Beach and the San Rafaelito sea…

5 hours Private tour Up to 10 guests Private Boat

What’s Included

  • Private boat for your group only (up to 10 guests)
  • Cushioned seating and sun shade on board
  • Captain and bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
  • Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins)
  • Snorkel stop at the San Rafaelito sea lion colony
  • Time at Balandra Beach
  • Balandra park entrance bracelet for every guest
  • Fresh ceviche
  • Bottled water and sodas
  • Music on board
  • Life jackets on board

Your Five Hours on the Water

Here’s how your trip unfolds, step by step.

  1. 1

    Departure from La Paz

    Meet your captain and guide at Baja Mar Apartments & Plaza and set off up the coast (roughly 30-45 minutes by boat).

  2. 2

    San Rafaelito – Sea Lion Snorkeling

    Snorkel with the wild sea lion colony (September to May). June to August: watch from the boat and snorkel a nearby reef.

  3. 3

    Balandra Beach – Swimming & Relaxation

    Anchor in the shallows, swim, walk the sandbars, see El Hongo up close and enjoy fresh ceviche.

  4. 4

    Scenic Return to La Paz

    Cruise back along the desert coastline, back around 4 PM.

The route and snorkeling stops may change with weather and sea conditions.

Extra Costs

  • Tips for captain and guide (15-20% is customary in Mexico)
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Wetsuit (recommended December to April, water 66-70 F)
  • Hotel transport to the meeting point

What to Bring

  • Swimsuit and towel
  • Reef-safe (mineral) sunscreen
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Waterproof phone pouch or GoPro
  • Cash for tips and the Balandra restroom (USD or pesos)
  • Rash guard or light jacket December to April
  • Valid ID for check-in

Meeting Point

Baja Mar Apartments & Plaza, Calle 5 de Mayo esq. 18 de Marzo, Zona Central, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico.

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See What Our Guests Say

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Fabulous

It is a highly recommended experience; it was worth traveling to do something so recommended, come, you will not regret it.

Blanca M · May 2026

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Very good experience, everything in excellent condition and very friendly.

Kevin L · May 2026

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I love my experience, I got engaged here and the people are the best!

Alicia O · May 2026

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Great, totally worth the price! Everything was perfect, Kike, Ana, and Ashley were fantastic

Francisco C · May 2026

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Excellent tour, well guided and friendly.

Tomás H · May 2026

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Amazing

Everything is very cool and very good attention

Karina B · May 2026

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Better experience

An incredible experience, highly recommended

David B · May 2026

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I really enjoyed the weather, the sea, and all the history

Adilene G · May 2026

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it is very cool, very good service

Sofía F · May 2026

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The island is beautiful, a great experience, I loved it!!!!!

Samantha D · May 2026

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