15 La Paz Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Magical Todos Santos Tour, Camel Ranch, Lunch and Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Explore Todos Santos, meet camels, watch rugs made by hand, enjoy an oceanfront Mexican buffet, and taste tequila on a small-group day trip.

“We had a pickup time of 8 am in our hotel lobby. We waited 30 minutes and called to check. I was told the tour was cancelled. They said they tried to call. There was no record of a call, no text, no email (and they had texted and emailed confirmation the night before). Bad business.”

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2.Adventure to Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkel with Sea Lions and Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $136

Swim with sea lions, explore Espiritu Santo Island, and enjoy ceviche on a small-group boat trip from La Paz.

“What an amazing experience! Juan Carlos and Alberto were excellent guides, so knowledgeable and friendly. You can tell they love taking people out to the island. The equipment was nice and the Captain kept it smooth the whole time. MTA runs a great trip, highly recommend.”

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3.Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Swim with whale sharks in La Paz with a marine biologist, small groups, quality gear, conservation permits, and included GoPro footage.

“Sadly, the weather and sea conditions were too rough so our tour was cancelled. However, I do have to mention the tour reps and their communication. Outstanding!! They advised us several days in advance that the tour may be cancelled, and provided the possible reasons why. They kept in touch as our tour date grew closer. And then advised us the day before that it was indeed cancelled, and we could choose between rescheduling or a full refund. As this was booked close to the end of our vacation, we were unable to reschedule. We did receive a full refund. While we didn’t get to do this bucket list item,…”

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4.Intimate Eco-Friendly Whale Shark Encounter – Premium Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $268

Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz on a small, eco-friendly boat tour with gear, snacks, photos, and up to three water entries.

“The best excursion we have ever taken with our many travels throughout the world. We were a group of 4 senior citizens, 2 of whom have done snorkeling and diving, one who chose not to get into the water, and one who has significant mobility issues. We did not make the first or second lottery for the time slots we requested. . We were pretty disappointed, but we were notified the morning of the excursion that we were able to get the midday slot. So glad we didn't give up and cancel. The boat captain found a whale shark fairly quickly and we were able to swim 3 different times…”

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5.Balandra & Tecolote: hike, kayak and snorkel in paradise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $136

Kayak Balandra’s mangroves, snorkel its reef, hike 5 km to Tecolote, and finish with fresh ceviche in La Paz.

“The guys, Javi, John and Fernando, were knowledgeable, hospitable and willing to accommodate my son and I while on this adventure. We learned and experienced the area as if were guests in their own home. We highly recommend this outing.”

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6.holy spirit island tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $131

Swim with sea lions, snorkel coral reefs, and enjoy ceviche on a seven-hour Isla Espíritu Santo boat tour from La Paz.

“The guide spoke english and was very knowledgable about all aspects of the area. The scenery is beautiful and the water is perfect for swimming. Several new sea lion pups had been born recently and we got pretty close up in the boat. We travelled on a well outfitted craft so the trip was smooth. Ceviche tostadas and beverages were provided; which were excellent. Great tour.”

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7.Espiritu Santo Island Snorkel & Sea Lion Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145

Review of La Paz’s Espiritu Santo sea lion snorkel tour, with boat details, lunch, costs, water conditions, wildlife, and booking advice.

“Dolphins, rays, sea lions, and tons of fish, we saw so much! Delise and Hector were great, giving us little bits of local history and wildlife info, and answering questions. The boat was comfortable and the lunch was good, at a really lovely beach. The snorkeling was the highlight. We all had sealions approach us playfully and swimming through the arch and over the reef was just amazing. We would 100 percent do it again! What a great day!”

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8.Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkeling Sea Lion Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 167 reviews · 6 hours · from $133

Swim with sea lions at Espíritu Santo Island from La Paz, with marine biologist guides, a beach ceviche lunch, and a small eight-person group.

“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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9.Whale Shark Swim Adventure in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz with a small group, expert guide, gear, snacks, and clear advice on wait times and added fees.

“Great captain & instructor. Only 8 of us total in a small fishing boat. We swam with about 5 Whale Sharks, 25' long. We felt very safe & cared for.”

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10.Whale Shark Adventure with a Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Swim with whale sharks in La Paz with a marine biologist, small groups, gear, wetsuit, snacks, and tightly regulated wildlife encounters.

“Whale shark tour: great tour with really nice, patient and knowledgeable guide Marru and captain Joel. Saw multiple sharks in the bay and swam with one up- close!”

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11.La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Swim with whale sharks and sea lions near La Paz, then enjoy ceviche and beer at Balandra on a small marine biologist-led boat tour.

“My girlfriend and I went on this tour to see whale sharks and sea lions. To my mistake we showed up a day early, nevertheless the tour operators were amazing and invited us to go that day. We had an amazing experience and really enjoyed seeing the marine life and Balandra bay. It was an incredible experience and they were so flexible and hard working. We had such an amazing experience. Definitely recommended this.”

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12.3 Hours of Guided La Paz Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $82Best value

Taste Baja fish tacos, machaca, empanadas, pastries, and more while exploring La Paz history, art, and Mercado Madero on foot.

“A very pleasant morning with lots of local food offerings. Our guide was very gracious and very knowledgeable.”

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13.Snorkel Tour with Whale Shark in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz with Alonso Tours, guided by marine experts, with three water entries, gear, snacks, and purified water.

“Great trip. Our guide Gustavo was wonderful. The way it works is that the guide will find and swim with the whale shark the entire time, allowing the boat captain to follow and get the 3 different groups in and out of the water. Angel was a great captain of our boat who did a great job getting the smaller kids in the water ahead of (and in anticipation of) the whale shark's projected path in the water. Pro Tip: Rent the wetsuits ($150 MX each) at the meeting location. They will provide just enough flotation for the competent swimmer, will keep you warm, and most importantly will be much…”

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14.Private Trip Espiritu Santo Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Snorkel with wild sea lions at Espíritu Santo Island, enjoy Balandra Beach, marine biology guides, lunch, and a private boat for up to five.

“If you're visiting La Paz, this private tour is a must! The Snorkel with Sea Lions and Espiritu Santo Island experience is exactly as described — an intimate adventure for you and your family or friends on a small boat with a dedicated guide and pilot. Our journey began with an unexpected highlight: we followed a whale for several minutes, an incredible bonus to start the day. We made a brief stop at Balandra Beach (remaining in the boat) before crossing the ocean to Espiritu Santo Island — a breathtaking destination in itself. Once there, you’ll have the unforgettable opportunity to snorkel with playful sea lions — they swim right…”

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15.La Paz Beaches Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Tour La Paz’s best beaches, including Balandra and El Tecolote, with local guides, ceviche lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“Alberto our guide was excellent! We saw 3 beautiful beaches. Techolote beach, Tesoro beach and of course Balandra Bay. Balandra was gorgeous but had invisible jelly fish which stung for 20 minutes but goes away . It was hot, long line to get in, 50 minutes. Gorgeous Beach . We would go to Techolote next time, no wait, cabs available, and not next to the highway like Tesoro. Over all a nice excursion with Tours4friends.. We had plenty of chances to bathe relax and cherish the most beautiful beaches of La Paz.”

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