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California sea lions resting and calling on the rocks of their colony
La Paz, Baja California Sur

Day Trips from La Paz

Whale sharks, sea lions, islands and hidden beaches, guided by a local dive instructor and marine scientist.

On the water

A day on the Sea of Cortez

Diving, snorkeling and island days on the Sea of Cortez. Every trip includes the gear you need, a captain, a deckhand and your guide, so all you have to do is enjoy the sea.

Coral reef with schooling fish in the Sea of Cortez

Certified 2-tank dive

Two guided dives for certified divers. We can dive reefs, shipwrecks, sea lion colonies and more, depending on your level and the day’s conditions.

$4,000 MXNper person
Year-roundHalf day2 divesCertified divers
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Divers with a sea turtle on a reef in La Paz

Try Scuba

Your first breaths underwater, no certification needed. A short briefing and skills session in shallow water, then a guided dive with your instructor right beside you.

$4,500 MXNper person
Year-roundHalf dayAges 10+Private boat from 4 people
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Swim with whale sharks

Snorkel alongside the world’s largest fish in the Bay of La Paz, following the official code of conduct and group limits for the area.

$14,000 MXNper private boat
Approx. Oct – AprHalf daySnorkelPrivate boat
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Our boat pulled up on a white-sand beach on Espíritu Santo Island
Blue-footed boobies perched on a rock
Blue-footed boobies
Frigatebird colony nesting above the shoreline
Frigatebird colony

Espíritu Santo Island

A full day in the national park: turquoise coves, red cliffs, snorkeling on the reef, seabird colonies and lunch on a quiet beach.

$14,000 MXNper private boat
Year-roundFull dayPrivate boatSnorkel
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Sea lion swimming toward the camera under rays of sunlight

Snorkel with sea lions

Meet the playful sea lion colony at Los Islotes, at the north end of Espíritu Santo. Young sea lions often swim right up to snorkelers. Often combined with the island day.

$14,000 MXNper private boat
Year-roundFull dayPrivate boatSnorkel
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Private boat charter

Your own boat with a captain and deckhand, for the day you have in mind: islands, beaches, snorkeling, diving, fishing or just a swim and a sunset. You pick the plan and the pace, and the crew will be at your service all day.

Year-roundHalf or full dayPrivate boatCaptain + deckhand
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On land

Desert trails and empty beaches

La Paz is also where the desert meets the sea. Explore it on foot or by 4x4.

Hikes around La Paz

Desert and coastal trails with views over the bay, from easy sunset walks to longer ridge hikes. Routes chosen for your fitness and the season.

$2,000 MXNup to 4 people+ $500 MXN per extra person
Best Oct – May2 – 5 hoursEasy to moderate
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Hidden beaches by 4x4

Remote beaches on dirt roads that regular cars can’t reach. Quiet coves, snorkeling from shore and time on a beach with nobody else on it.

$4,000 MXNup to 4 people+ $750 MXN per extra person
Year-roundHalf or full day4x4Snorkel
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Transportation

Private transfers on set routes

Door-to-door rides for you, your group and your gear. Book one way or round trip.

  • Los Cabos Airport (SJD) ⇄ La PazDirect private transfer
    approx. 2.5 h
    $2,800 MXN
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  • La Paz ⇄ San José del CaboHotels and marinas in San José del Cabo
    approx. 2.5 h
    $2,850 MXN
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  • La Paz ⇄ Cabo San LucasHotels and marinas in Cabo San Lucas
    approx. 2 h
    $2,600 MXN
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  • La Paz ⇄ Todos Santos / El PescaderoPacific coast towns and beaches
    approx. 1 h
    $2,200 MXN
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  • La Paz ⇄ Pichilingue ferry terminalAlso Balandra and El Tecolote beaches
    approx. 25 min
    $1,700 MXN
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  • La Paz ⇄ La Ventana / El SargentoKite and wind spots
    approx. 1 h
    $2,000 MXN
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Prices per vehicle, up to 4 passengers, one way. A round trip is two transfers. Travel times are approximate and depend on traffic and stops. Need a different route or a driver for the day? Ask for a custom quote.

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Plan your day in La Paz

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La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico