Sea Lions & Mega-Paddleboard Tour in Balandra
Overview
Explore the wild side of Balandra on this 7-hour small-group tour. This unique experience combines snorkeling with sea lions, paddleboarding through mangroves, and a beachside lunch, all led by expert naturalist guides.
Your day begins with a scenic skiff ride through the turquoise bays and rocky headlands of Balandra Natural Protected Area. Upon arrival at the beach, we will set up a light snack before heading off on our exploration of Balandra’s peaceful mangrove channels on our exclusive Mega Paddleboards—stable, fun, and great for beginners.
Then, we will enjoy a fresh ceviche lunch (vegan options available), followed by time to swim, unwind, and take in the serene beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The grand finale? A visit to San Rafaelito Reef, where you’ll snorkel among colorful fish and playful sea lions.
Perfect for nature lovers, families, and groups of friends, this full-day tour blends fun, education, and conservation into one unforgettable adventure.
What's Included
- Lunch Lunch is fish ceviche, please, let us know your dietary preference during the booking processor by a message.
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water Please bring your reusable water bottle, if you don´t have one, do not buy any, we have mugs.
- Full 2-3mm wetsuit
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Natural protected area bracelet
- Paddleboards with paddle and leash.
- Bilingual guide
- Transportation to and from our shop in La Paz.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Mutualismo 342
Zona Comercial, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We meet at our shop at 8:00 am to gear up, then we boat to Balandra Beach, . Once there, we get ready and slip on our paddleboards among desert, sea, and mangrove.
This tour is appropriate for all ages and paddleboard experience levels. Beginner? No problem! We include an introduction to paddleboarding, and there’s lots of time to practice.
After paddleboarding, we head to our landing place on Balandra Beach for lunch. Let us know if you have dietary preferences at the time of your booking, we have delicious local ceviche or hummus.
Then we will load our skiff with all our gear and make our way to a nearby sea lion colony. Here, we can snorkel with sea lions! This rocky outcrop also showcases some beautiful shallow coral, with many fish species.
We then make our way back to La Paz, with an estimated arrival at Eco Migrations at 3:00 pm.
Marvel at the beauty of Balandra Beach and explore it on fun paddleboards!
NOTE: We will wait 15 minutes before being forced to cancel the outing for the tardy party. There will be no refund in case of no show. Please arrive punctually.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (14)
Q: Do you take pregnant customers snorkeling?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-106732P4
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