Day Trips

Snorkeling with Whale Sharks near La Paz

Swim with the largest fish in the sea! Seasonally (sometime from about late October to April) these gentle giants congregate off the shores of the El Mogote peninsula just north of La Paz. Calm seas permitting we will take you in our 25-foot permitted boat to the nearby feeding grounds of the whale shark. This is the oceans largest fish; a toothless, plankton feeding shark with a gentle nature. This activity is highly regulated with permitted and licensed boats and crew ONLY allowed into the area where the sharks tend to mingle. You will be guided by our bilingual naturalist guide and experienced and licensed boat captain for close encounters in the water with this magnificent ocean dweller.

These sharks tend to feed and swim at the sea’s surface with only their fins visible from above water. For more encompassing views of the sharks we encourage you to get in the water with your mask and snorkel and observe their beauty up close in their element. However, getting in the water is totally optional.

Please complete a reservation form with our La Paz office (using the link below) for a specific day at least one month in advance if possible. At that time our La Paz office can reserve a departure for you on that day. However, keep in mind this activity takes place in nature and is unpredictable. Departures are subject to wind and sea conditions with little wind and calmer seas necessary AS WELL AS having a minimum number of sharks present (set by the regulating authorities) in the area. You will not be charged until the day of departure.

Hours: Approximately 2 to 3 hours (departure times will vary depending on availability and reservation times).
Includes: Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins and wet-suit), drinks (soda & water), snack, English speaking naturalist guide and licensed boat captain.
Price: $100 USD/per person (2 person minimum, 10 maximum per boat).

Group Day Trips (6+ People)

Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island

Learn to kayak or hone your skills. Kayak in protected bays exploring coves, beaches and mangrove estuaries on Espiritu Santo Island.
Hours: 8:30am-4pm (approximately)
Includes: Double kayaks and associated gear, drinks (soda & water), lunch, park fee, boat transport, English speaking naturalist guide.
Price: $140usd/per person (6 person minimum)

Los Islotes & Espiritu Santo Island (snorkel trip)

Snorkel with friendly sea lions at Los Islotes and more snorkeling from a beach on Espiritu Santo Island.
Hours: 8:30am-4pm (approximately)
Includes: Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins and wet-suit), drinks (soda & water), lunch, park fee, boat transport, English speaking naturalist guide.
Price: $130 usd/per person (6 person minimum)

Snorkel the Beaches near La Paz

Snorkel the beautiful coves around Balandra, Tecolote, or Pichelingue. We will take you where the conditions are best, but you can expect to see sea lions, blue footed boobies and tropical fish with a relaxing break on a beach where you’ll have lunch.
Hours: 8:30am-3pm (approximately)
Includes: Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel, fins and wet-suit), drinks (soda & water), snack, lunch, boat transport, English speaking naturalist guide.
Price: $95 usd/per person (6 person minimum)

Kayaking La Paz Bay

Learn to kayak and explore mangrove communities teaming with bird life and the sandy peninsula of El Mogote.
Hours: 8:30am-12pm
Includes: Bottled water, kayaks and associated gear, English speaking naturalist guide.
Price: $60 usd/per person (6 person minimum)

Day Trip Reservation Form

Bookings

Our La Paz office in Baja, Mexico arranges all our day trips. Day trips can be booked in advance BUT please be aware trips can be postponed OR cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions OR the absence of wildlife. We require a Visa or MasterCard to reserve a day trip in advance. Your card will NOT be charged unless you cancel less than 48 hours prior to trip departure OR don’t show up without notifying us in advance. In this case you will be charged 50% of the trip cost per person reserved as a cancellation fee. If we need to cancel a day trip due to unfavorable weather or absence of wildlife you will NOT be charged.

All our day trips are family friendly and can accommodate persons of any age. Most of our own boats have a 9 passenger maximum capacity. Although during busy times we often hire other boats to provide day trip services and they can add their own clients as well and sometimes use boats with larger carrying capacities of up to 12 or 15.

To schedule your day trip, you may email our La Paz office or call (from the USA and Canada): 1-406-522-7596. Please allow 24 hours for a reply, Monday to Friday.
(In Mexico): 612-122-7039. Payment in full is due in La Paz prior to your trip. If we need to cancel a trip due to bad weather, you will be given a full refund.