Balandra & Tecolote: Hike, Kayak, and Snorkel in Paradise

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Balandra and Tecolote, where you can hike, kayak, and snorkel in paradise. Discover the hidden gems, learn about local history, and encounter fascinating marine life with our bilingual marine biologist guides.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Playa Balandra - We’ll do the kayaking and snorkeling in Balandra, and then hike from Balandra into Tecolote. We’ll stop at beautiful beaches and snorkel in a rocky reef. The snorkeling and kayaking part of the day takes around 2 hours.The hike is 9 km on rocky and sandy terrain, with some sections where we might get wet if the tide is high. On average it takes 2.5 hours. We’ll walk through a desert patch, rocky hills, cliffs by the ocean, sandy beaches and intertidal zones. Get ready for spectacular views! We’ll finish the hike in Tecolote beach and we’ll have lunch, and rest until 3 pm. We use tandems sit on top kayaks, and we bring life jackets with us. The kayaks are recommended to up to 90 kilos per person. We’ll close the day with a delicious lunch at the beach of local and fresh ceviche. Ask for our vegan options! The day requires an intermediate fitness level, and we recommend booking on non-windy days.

Please know you will need a car or to hire a taxi to complete this adventure! Let us know if you’d like us to help coordinate pick up with a trusted taxi.

What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Kayak equipment
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling gear
  • All inclusive fees and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

While Balandra beach is open to all, there is more to it than the primary beach that most tourists are familiar with. During this excursion, we’ll guide you through the intricate details and elevated viewpoints of Balandra, offering you insight into the local history and the area’s fauna. All our tour leaders are bilingual and have substantial experience as marine biologists.

Location
A Playa Balandras
We'll meet at the queue to enter Balandra at 7:40 am. Since only a certain amount of people are allowed in at 8 am, we need to get on line in time in order to be allowed in. Your guides will be there in a Honda Pilot with kayaks tied on top.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michellest5593dv
Jul 18, 2024
Memorable Excursion! - This is an amazing tour of the area with multiple different and fun activities. Daniel and Alberto were wonderful knowledgeable guides sharing educational information about the flora and fauna of the area. The snorkeling was excellent. Our hike to Tecolote beach allowed for some incredible views of the landscape and glimpses of other beaches along the way. The lunch was a perfect ending to an active adventure.
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Cailin_m
Jul 17, 2024
Paradise - Daniel and Alex went above and beyond as tour guides! They were knowledgeable, friendly, and really created such a beautiful experience. I would definitely go on another tour with them and with this company.
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Graceaf8465do
Jul 14, 2024
must visit! - went here with my family of 6, we had an awesome time! our tour guides alex and sergio were super patient, friendly, and knowledgeable about the surrounding mountains and beaches. we kayaked for 2 miles through mangroves through crystal clear water, snorkeled and saw lots of pretty fish, and hiked the cliffs (about 3 miles) that had amazing views! we then went down to the beach and had a delicious ceviche lunch. (seriously, my kids couldn’t get enough of it). important to note; bring lots of sunscreen and water, and a few granola bars in case you get hungry (we got a little hungry halfway through the hike). alex and sergio were wonderful guides and i would 100% recommend to anyone traveling to la paz!
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Julien_j
Jul 8, 2024
Everything about this... - Everything about this tour is phenomenal and would highly recommend. At first I was concerned about not having a 'beach day' or sunning along Balandra because we were leaving the following day, BUT that all changed when we got started. You get to experience Balandra beyond the beautiful beach by immersing yourself with the landscape around you. From kayaking in the waters just off shore Balandra, to navigating through the Mangroves (esp manglares), to snorkeling with fishes, to hiking to Tecolote, you leave feeling accomplished and positive. Our guides, Matteo and Felipe, were superb and knowledgeable about virtually everything, which enhanced our experience even more - they had a great vibe, and we loved it! The other great thing is this was a small group (6 people). Btw...It was a hot day when went, so be sure to wear sunscreen and long sleeved SPF clothing if possible. Flip flops won't cut it for the hiking portion, so Tevas, running shoes will work fine (they'll get wet, but will dry off). The last stop is ceviche on the beach in Tecolote, expertly prepared! My partner and I went to the restaurant/bar next to the beach set up afterwards for a couple beers and just chilled for a bit and talked about all the things we did during this experience. Glad we were able to do this during our visit!
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M9521jxcarlac
Jun 28, 2024
Hike and Kayak in Balandra - Everything was amazing, from start to finish. The views are amazing, both kayaking and hiking. I'd definitely do it again!
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Cindybind
Jun 24, 2024
Must Do Adventure! - First, I appreciated all of the information that was texted to me so that I would be prepared. Second, I didn’t know what to expect but the kayaking was breathtaking even with the wind. The beach was so beautiful. I enjoyed the hike that had great views. Last, the guides were so fun and wonderful. I loved the ceviche that was served. I’d highly recommend this tour!
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V8506rsfranciscol
Jun 9, 2024
The right way to experience Playa Balandra - Amazing and fun tour of Playa balandra the guides were very helpful and knowledgeable we definitely experienced playa balandra the right way
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Johngb4105jb
May 27, 2024
Do this tour - The tour guides were incredible along with the coordination ahead of time. Very seamless tour with a lot of different adventures packed into one day. Highly recommend
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Allies980
May 17, 2024
Most amazing day ever! - Yesterday we took one of my most favorite tours to date! Dani and Alex took us on the most memorable trip exploring the beauty of the Balandra beaches. We hiked, kayaked, snorkeled and swam through the day and ended the trip at a stunning beach. Lunch was the most delicious fish and vegie cerviche that I’ve ever tasted. I didn’t realize that Balandra was filled such diverse beauty from the mangroves in our kayak to the gorgeous caves and rocky vistas seen during our hikes. Dani and Alex were expert in the history and biology of the area and also made it so much fun! We laughed and learned and needless to say worked hard enough to earn our lunch! Can’t wait to take another trip with these guys!
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W1893fjjohnc
May 8, 2024
Very fun and unique experience! - Fantastic. The morning mangrove kayak, the snorkeling, and the hike were so fun and educational. The kayak and snorkel was a couple of hours, and the beachside hike took a couple more. Alejandro and Cheko were fun, engaging, and patient. Really loved this unique experience. Do it if you can.
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