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 - Enjoy snorkeling with the playful sea lions at Los Islotes, home to a colony of over 600 sea lions. During the reproductive season in June, July, and August, snorkeling takes place at alternative sites, such as rocky reefs, which may also host sea lions!
    Savor a delightful lunch on a sandy beach with the island’s turquoise waters,…
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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Steven
May 30, 2025
A Perfect Day on the Water - Great experience with a great crew! We made one planned snorkel stop with sea lions. and based on the marine life we stopped twice more - to snorkel with hundreds of rays and then with a massive group of dolphins. Unforgettable experience. Crew was super friendly and accommodating. Lunch on the beach was perfect. Also I appreciated that the group was somewhat small - just eight of us on the boat in total (plus two crew). It made for a more personal experience. I would highly recommend this tour operator!
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Jorgesv3089do
May 30, 2025
Fully recommended - Accessible, friendly and willing staff. The views are great. It seems to me that the maximum group is 8, which allows it to be more "personal" compared to a larger group tour. An experience definitely worth living.
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Zoe_s
May 29, 2025
Fantastic tour! - Fantastic experience! We swam with sea lions, saw SO MANY incredible fish and a pod of dolphins who swam along side us. Our guide Omar and captain (sorry I forget his name) were both incredible kind and knowledgeable and showed us a great time.
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Michelle_n
May 27, 2025
A must do when visiting La Paz - Our tour guides Alexis and Mateo were awesome. They made us feel welcome and, between both of them, they had a more than a decade’s worth of knowledge about the marine life, history of the surrounding land, and experience in these waters. We went as a family (2 parents & 3 adult children) and Alexis and Mateo made us feel safe about being out in the Pacific and among the sea lions (they set aside 5-10 minutes to give us pointers and safety rules). My mom was nervous about wearing the snorkeling gear so Mateo was kind enough to use the life raft to guide her around as the rest of us snorkelled. You can also tell that both Mateo and Alexis really care about protecting this area and we commend them for that. We all considered this the highlight of our trip and would 100% recommend this tour group and tour as a must when visiting La Paz
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252linao
May 26, 2025
Amazing experience, great guide - We had a great experience with MTA, our guide knew a lot of the topic, it was very professional. I requested a menu change because of a food restriction and they were very accommodating and nice, and the food was incredible, both my partner (who had the regular menu) and I loved it. The location is so beautiful and having great guides made this a very remarkable experience!
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Rebecca_p
May 26, 2025
This was an amazing... - This was an amazing experience. We were lucky and had a small group which enhanced the experience. The tour guides were informative and very friendly and made sure to pack in as much adventure that we could in our day.
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Maria_c
May 24, 2025
Best tour in La Paz - Worth every penny! Me and my family had such an amazing time. Omar and Chris were very passionate and knowledgeable. We all had a great time and recommend booking through them!
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Utopiadrake
May 24, 2025
Unbeatable! - Excellent tour from start to finish...the boat, the crew (Christian), the scenery... Our guide was Sofia, who was always very attentive, friendly and showed her great passion and knowledge of Baja in and out of the water. The unbeatable sea lion experience, with all the precautions and respect they deserve. Lunch on the beach was delicious and the timing and structure of the tour perfect. This tour is worth every peso!
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Scottsd6687co
May 23, 2025
Magical snorkeling with sea lions - This was the highlight of our trip to La Paz. This is an all day trip where Alberto and Chacho from MTA showed us all the shoreline of La Paz and Isla Espiritu Santo by boat. This is an eco-friendly tour with great respect for the animals and land. We saw dolphins, a humpback whale and rays on the way to our snorkel site. In the water, we saw sea lions swim and play underneath and around us. One of the best parts was just swimming through an arch with the fish all around you. It was pretty magical. Also, if you’re not a strong swimmer, don’t worry, Alberto will watch out for you and the water is pretty calm. Don’t forgot the tasty ceviche lunch stop at a beautiful beach! This trip was worth it. Have a great time!
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Cruiser771961
May 19, 2025
15/10, would recommend - Incredible experience with friendly and knowledgable guides. Exceeded expectations! We would definitely plan to use MTA again for any future excursions.
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From $123
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).