13 Snorkeling in La Paz Worth Booking

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

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

Small-group day trip from La Paz to Espiritu Santo. Snorkel with sea lions, enjoy ceviche on a remote beach, and spot dolphins.

“Mateo & Christian were extremely prepared and professional for the entire day as well as catering to english and spanish speaking groups. As it was Christmas Eve vibes here high and the sea answered with unexpected detours to explore a massive dolphin colony and even found some whale sharks! Swimming with the sea lions was fantastic well guided and safe. 11/10 guys thank you for a lifelong memorable day. Small group and don’t forget to tip your captain!”

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

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

Reduced-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with a marine biologist, wetsuits and gear included, plus GoPro photos and videos.

“The tour operators were great even through we didn't get to go because of weather they gave us ample warning to change our plans and ensured we were refunded our money. Viator is the reason for the low rating. They hounded me 5 straight days though email and texts for a review I didn't want to give.”

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3.Small Group Whale Shark Snorkeling in La Paz, Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Small-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with marine biologists, wetsuits, and timed swims. 3 hours, $190.75.

“The staff were amazing. The whole experience could not have been better. We swam with numerous whale sharks..! Did not expect to enjoy this experience multiple times big smile on our faces and again the staff went above and beyond.”

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

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

Kayak, snorkel, and hike Balandra to Tecolote in La Paz, ending with ceviche lunch and ocean views.

“Shoutout to Alberto and Checo! The day started with kayaking through the beautiful mangroves, followed by snorkeling in the bay and hiking up to take in the stunning views. We ended the day at Tecolote Beach for lunch. Alberto and Checo were incredibly knowledgeable, super cool, and, most importantly, amazing guides! The small size group makes every minute of the experience a quality time!”

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5.Espiritu Santo Island Snorkel & Sea Lion Adventure

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

Snorkel among hundreds of sea lions at UNESCO-protected Espíritu Santo, then relax at Ensenada Grande with lunch on the water.

“We absolutely love our guide, Deliice and skipper, Hector. They were very helpful in every step of the way. It’s a great learning experience for kids and adults. Information about the landscape, marine life & a bit of history were shared during the trip. We saw dolphins, whales, sea lions, & and all sorts of fish. Snorkeling was fun and the sea lions came out to play. Good food was served on a secluded white sand beach.”

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6.Espiritu Santo Island: Snorkeling Sea Lion Adventure

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

Small-group snorkeling from La Paz to Espíritu Santo: sea lions, reefs, wildlife, and ceviche on a calm beach. Gear and wetsuits included.

“What an amazing day! Our guide Mateo was passionate about this beautiful protected area and shared information about geology, history and wildlife. Truly awesome trip’”

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

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

Small-group La Paz snorkeling to whale sharks and sea lions, plus Balandra beach lunch with ceviche and beer from Tuna Tuna Tours.

“Snorkeling trip of a lifetime! My boyfriend and I have never done anything like that and we’re so glad we were able to. Maritza and Marco did an amazing job! They answered questions we had about the fish and areas we visited and did a great job taking care of us! We were able to get great views of the whales and sounds like we had a better system and actually got to spend more than the usual 5 minutes in the water than other companies with larger groups, we were a small one!”

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8.Snorkel Tour with Whale Shark in La Paz

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

Snorkel with whale sharks in La Paz with Alonso Tours, get marine-biologist guidance, swim in rotations, and enjoy included snacks.

“An amazing experience. Really well organised and controlled, so as not to distress the animals. This really is a once in lifetime experience and can’t recommend this company highly enough.”

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9.Whale sharks and sea lions snorkeling plus Balandra beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Snorkel with whale sharks and sea lions in La Paz, then relax at Balandra Beach for lunch on a small 9-person boat.

“Just wonderful! We were not expecting how incredible the whale shark experience would be. Everything went so smoothly and our tour guide (Karla) was exceptional! The food was delicious and we so so much more than we anticipated for, thank you!”

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10.Snorkel with Whale Sharks in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Snorkel with gentle whale sharks near El Mogote in La Paz. Small groups, clear communication, 3 hours on the water.

“The tour operators were extremely communicative and professional. The guide and captain worked together to accommodate the small group with varied swimming abilities. Their passion for conservation shown through the entire experience. Highly recommend this tour operator out of the myriad of available options.”

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11.Balandra Adventure: Hike, Kayak, and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 7 hours · from $133

Marine biologist guides lead a 7-hour Balandra adventure: kayak mangroves, snorkel reefs, hike to Tecolote, then eat ceviche.

“Such an amazing day with our wonderful guides Alex and Esteban. Both very knowledgeable about all the incredible wildlife. From the mangroves to the delicious lunch our day was flawless. If you are looking for a chill adventure to learn and see the most beautiful beaches and fish this is a great choice! Everyone was super helpful and responsive from the second we booked.”

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12.Espíritu Santo Island snorkel and sightseeing tour on Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $179

Small-group snorkeling and sightseeing on UNESCO-protected Isla Espíritu Santo, with calm-water snorkel stops and beach lunch in La Paz.

“We had such a friendly, knowledgeable guide and captain! They took us to the best spots on the island to see the animals and history of the island as well as the perfect spots for snorkeling where the water was calm and not cloudy. We even got to snorkel up close to a group of sea lions! Lunch on the beach was a amazing! The set up was great… umbrellas for shade, chairs for all and a serving table. The food was delicious too! We’re still talking about how good it was! And they were extremely accommodating for the one vegetarian in our family. The location is easy to find…”

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13.Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling Picnic at Espiritu Santo Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $298

Snorkel with whale sharks and sea lions near La Paz, plus a UNESCO picnic on Espíritu Santo Island with gear and lunch included.

“Exceptional day tour snorkeling with sea lions near Espiritu Santo Island followed by lunch at the beach, viewing seabird colonies, and an amazing final snorkeling with whale sharks in the designated protected area. Our guide Chrissy was outstanding and did an amazing job leading the tour. Passionate, extremely knowledgeable, great swimmer, exceptional people skills - she is the best!!! Luis did a great job as captain followed by his grandfather who was equally skilled. My partner and I have traveled the world for many years and experienced many amazing things. This was one of the best!!”

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