Espiritu Santo Island Adventure: Snorkel with Sea Lions and Learn Local History

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Espiritu Santo Island! Swim with playful sea lions, explore secluded beaches, and learn about the island’s fascinating history and local culture. Book your certified guided tour now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 75PFFJ9Q+CQ3 - Snorkel with friendly sea lions at Los Islotes (colony of over 600 sea lions).
    Lunch on a sandy beach and turquoise water of the island (shade, benches, towels, ceviche, chips, water, and soda)
    Visit to points of interest on the island (abandoned pearl farm, mangroves, rock formations, and bird colonies).
    Chance to see dolphins, whales, and/or manta rays (mobulas).
What's Included
  • Snorkeling gear provided
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Soft drinks available
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Espiritu Santo Island is an unforgettable, breathtaking haven!
Having a swim surrounded by frolicsome sea lions is a delightful experience as they often approach swimmers to interact.
(Note: Due to regulations, sea lion rookery excursions are unavailable during June, July, and August. During these months, we view them from the boat and partake in…

Location
Paseo Álvaro Obregón 220
Paseo Álvaro Obregón
The fiscal dock is located on the La Paz Malecon, right next to the La Perla sculpture.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rebtl
Jan 7, 2025
Espiritu Santo Tour - Great experience on the Espiritu Santo tour! We were well taken care of by Mateo and the boat captain. Their enthusiasm was infectious. The beach where we ate lunch was beautiful.
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Tyler_d
Jan 7, 2025
Sea Lions and Humpback Whales - The tour was awesome! We got to see sea lions and lots of rocks covered in bird poop, and the snorkeling was so fun with the sea lions swimming around us. The guides were great and very knowledgeable, and we had lots of fun chasing a humpback whale. We really appreciated Alberto and Alexis, and would book with them again.
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Danny_s
Jan 7, 2025
Gotta do it! - Such a cool trip. Spent a good amount of time on the boat to get out to the island but well worth it once you’re there. Swimming with the sea lions is awesome and they’re super active. The beach we stopped and had lunch on was beautiful and we even got to see a humpback whale on our way back. Alberto & Alexis were awesome as our guide & captain. Def a must-do if in La Paz.
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Hillarypearl
Jan 7, 2025
Sea lion snorkeling excursion - What a rare & memorable experience. Tour operators were friendly & knowledgeable, but know that the waters can get a bit choppy. A once in a lifetime opportunity.
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Chris
Jan 7, 2025
Great way to visit Espiritu Santo - We had a great time yesterday traveling to national park Espíritu Santo. The seas were a bit rough due to higher winds, but our intrepid leaders, Christian and Omar, made sure that we stayed to the leeside of the various bays and islands on the way, and we got there without a problem. Once there, swimming with the sea lions was incredible. The animals were enchanting, some of them very playful and wanting to be in very close proximity, others were older, more regal or businesslike, and a few young adults not sure whether they should be aggressive or friendly. One really got the sense of being in the sea lions’ home and of the animals letting us witness them and experience their lives. On the way back, stopping at one of the most beautiful desert Island beaches you will ever see, having a delicious ceviche lunch, and then, as we traveled back to La Paz, coming across two separate and incredible schools of dolphins, 20 or 30 in each pod, and watching them as they played around the boat. Speaking of the boat, ours was perfect: shaded from the sun, able to fit our group of 7 comfortably. But best of all were are guides, Omar and Christian. Both university graduates, both from Mexico, who spoke flawless English and each with a vast knowledge of the natural history of the Sea of Cortez. Highly recommend this trip with Mexico Travel Adventure.
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Elizabeth_e
Jan 5, 2025
Amazing family-friendly experience - What an amazing tour! Snorkeling with sea lions was perfect- few people, lots of sea lions, clam waters, well-regulated experience. Our tour guide Omar was very knowledgeable and kind, and was especially with our daughters who were a bit nervous. Captain Alexis was also great, and made sure we saw many special sites during the day. Lunch was delicious. A not-to-miss activity!
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Mumfry
Jan 5, 2025
Highlight of our stay in La Paz - Amazing day to Espiritu Island. Our guides were professional, knowledgeable and fun! We saw dolphin pods along the way. Swimming with sea lions was beyond cool but there was also many other fish to see including a school of sardines and an octopus. The stop on the remote beach for lunch was lovely. On our way back we stopped to see blue footed boobie birds which was amazing. Great crew, great day! A great way to end 2024!
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Claire_p
Jan 3, 2025
Trip to Sea Lions Helps you Disconnect, yet Connect! - Adventurous moms/dads: this is a great activity that will pull your children and teens away from Screens for 6+ hours! Connect with your kids on a fast speedboat to birded islands, amid dolphin pods, to a disconnected enclave of sea lions! There you will don wet suits and snorkels and bobble around with sea lions in a natural aquarium. The calls and barking of the "Lobos Marinos" will charm you as they swim around you, eating sardines and jockey for positions back on the rocks. After the swim, it is wonderful to go on the boat to a lovely pristine beach with your kids and eat fantastic fresh civiche, lentil salads and more; and to swim and warm up. many things to see out around Espiritu Santo islands and none of it involved being sucked into a screen! So nice. Highly recommend! wonderful guide with Matteo; and Alexis our boat driver made the journey fun and with plenty of stops. as my 12 yo son said "It was great, Mom...I wish we could do that again and again..."
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Aimeed2016
Jan 3, 2025
A Don’t Miss Tour - A truly wonderful experience. Mateo was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and personable. Besides the sea lion snorkeling, which was amazing, we also saw dolphins and many different types of birds. The homemade lunch on the beach was spectacular and it was a gorgeous beach. Highly recommend.
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Nadine_l
Jan 2, 2025
Great time - only thing... - Great time - only thing was we didnt realize how long the ride out is and it's not super comfortable and bc we went in December, the ride was also chilly. That said, we'd still do it again! And our guides - Mateo and Alexis - were really fabulous, give them an A+++!
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