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Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkeling Sea Lion Adventure

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Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkeling Sea Lion Adventure
Top rated
5 out of 5 stars
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82 reviews

Visit Espiritu Santo Island, where Los Islotes sea lion colony is located. Enjoy an adventurous day of snorkeling, sightseeing, pristine beaches, and lots more in company a marine biologist guide.

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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

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Tracy – United States

Our guide, Omar, and captain, Cristian, were excellent. They provided clear instructions and were a wealth of information. The tour did a great job of breaking up the trip out and back into segments with fun and interesting stops along the way. Lunch on the beach was great as well. The smaller group for this tour is highly recommended. We saw plenty of other boats with twice as many people.

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Taylor – United States

Awesome full day in/on the water! I’m so glad they recommended short wetsuits for snorkeling. Our guides were so knowledgeable about the local wildlife and area. We saw so many different marine life - dolphins, humpback whale, mobula rays, sea lions, frigatebirds, crabs, herons, and so many fish. Our guides were bilingual and translated their explanations for everyone. Lunch was delicious and included vegetarian options. The old pearl farm ruins and sea lion nursery were highlights! Definitely worth it!

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Muelle Fiscal

  • Other water transport

    (80 minutes)

  • Espíritu Santo Island

    Snorkeling, Wildlife viewing (40 minutes)

  • Other water transport

    (25 minutes)

  • Espíritu Santo Island

    Break time, Picnic (75 minutes)

  • Espíritu Santo Island

    Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • Other water transport

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    Muelle Fiscal

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Small groups (8) like ours allow for personalized, attentive care at all times.
  • Our guides are experienced, bilingual, certified, and marine biologists.
  • Our goal is giving you a once in a lifetime day, and we will work hard to do so.
  • We include all fees and snorkeling equipment, including wetsuits.
  • We can accommodate food restrictions, such as vegetarian diets, or allergies.

Full description

The day starts at 9.00 am, departing from Muelle Fiscal at La Paz malecón. We will board our 25-30 ft boat (shaded and with cushioned seats) along the rest of the group (max. 8 travelers). Espiritu Santo Island is an hour away, and on the way and with a bit of luck, we can see dolphins, whales, or mobula rays. Once there, we will head a bit farther out to Los Islotes sea lion colony where we will swim with the sea lions (except during their reproductive season june-august) for about 30-40 minutes and enjoy a rocky reef where we can find lots of corals, fish or starfish. Wearing a lifejacket while snorkeling with sea lions is mandatory.

After snorkeling, we will have lunch at one of the incredible beaches of Espiritu Santo Island while enjoying the beautiful surrounding landscape. The island has many beaches, but we will always take you to the most promising beach of the day, in terms of number of people, and weather conditions. We can also take a short hike or do a second round of snokeling (upon previous request) to get to know a little more of the Espiritu Santo Island, and rest on the beach for a while before heading back to La Paz. During navigation periods we stop a several attraction points of the Island, such as San Gabriel bay, where an old pearl mine was located, and is now a sea bird colony. We will be arriving back to the malecon at around 3:30 pm.

We provide all snorkeling equipment, and bring wetsuits during the months of November through May. If you wish to wear a wetsuit during the summer, please let us know. For lunch we bring delicious fresh ceviche but can accommodate food restrictions. For drinks we bring water, cold lemonade or iced tea, and snacks like chips and chookies.

Includes

  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Lunch, snacks, and drinks
  • Bilingual, marine biologist guide
  • Natural protected area fees
  • Taxes
  • Boat transportation
  • Land transfer
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips
  • Sunscreen (125 pesos for a 60 ml bottle)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 6 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems

Meeting point

Our guide will find you by the Pearl Sculpture.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Windbreaker
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sandals
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Jacket
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Beachwear

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Touching marine life
  • Nudity

Know before you go

  • During winter and spring, windy days can prevent us from visiting Los Islotes sea lion colony. If so, we can reschedule, or offer an alternative plan.
  • During summer, when we aren't allowed to swim at Los Islotes, we will visit another (smaller) sea lion colony where we can swim.
  • Bees and wasps are present at beaches, so if you have a strong allergy, bring whatever you might need in case of being stung.
  • If you get easily seasick, you might want to bring sea sickness medicine as well.

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Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Tracy – United StatesJuly 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide, Omar, and captain, Cristian, were excellent. They provided clear instructions and were a wealth of information. The tour did a great job of breaking up the trip out and back into segments with fun and interesting stops along the way. Lunch on the beach was great as well. The smaller group for this tour is highly recommended. We saw plenty of other boats with twice as many people.
5
5 out of 5 stars
T
Taylor – United StatesMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Awesome full day in/on the water! I’m so glad they recommended short wetsuits for snorkeling. Our guides were so knowledgeable about the local wildlife and area. We saw so many different marine life - dolphins, humpback whale, mobula rays, sea lions, frigatebirds, crabs, herons, and so many fish. Our guides were bilingual and translated their explanations for everyone. Lunch was delicious and included vegetarian options. The old pearl farm ruins and sea lion nursery were highlights! Definitely worth it!
5
5 out of 5 stars
C
Christine – United StatesMay 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Absolutely loved our experience. Loved all the stops, and of course our lovely guide Mateo! He was so friendly and helpful and greatly assisted someone on the boat who was uncomfortable in the water so that they got to experience the sea lions up close too. Very nice person and we had a fantastic trip overall :)

Product ID: 698824

Activity provider:
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