Los Cabos · LA PAZ AND BALANDRA BEACH DAY TRIPS

The 15 Best La Paz & Balandra Day Trips from Los Cabos

25 tours  ·  from $102

Balandra is two and a half hours north and worth the alarm clock. The 15 below cover the beach days, the whale-shark season and the island boats, with departure times and what the drive adds to the day.

La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos - The early ride from Los Cabos to La Paz
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La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

1.La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,066 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $259Our pick

Travel from Los Cabos to La Paz, board a local panga, and swim near migrating whale sharks with a marine mammal guide. Cabo Adventures provides hotel pickup, wetsuits, snorkel gear, drinks, and Baja-style fish tacos. Guides such as Mario, Joe, and Juan help keep the day safe, clear, and fun.

“This was a great experience but you do need to have patience. It’s an all day event. The tour guides were great and swimming with the whale sharks was amazing. Mario was our guide and he did a fantastic job of making sure we got the most out of our experience.”

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La Paz World Class Snorkeling in Balandras Hidden Beaches - Boarding the French catamaran at Pichilingue
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La Paz World Class Snorkeling in Balandras Hidden Beaches

2.La Paz World Class Snorkeling in Balandras Hidden Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $219

Ride from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz, board a French catamaran at Pichilingue, and spend the day around Balandra’s clear coves. You can snorkel, kayak, swim, and visit a small beach while breakfast, lunch, and an open bar are served. Plan for a very long day.

“Such an amazing experience! Food, friendliness of staff, and the views were all remarkable. And the beaches were absolutely stunning. Shoutout to our crew on 3/23. Pablo, Ana, Jorge, and the Captain (my spelling is probably wrong) they were all phenomenal. Jorge’s Guac was one of the best things I tasted while here!! The man can throw down in the kitchen lol”

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CityTour La Paz, Balandra beach and the Magic Town of Todos Santos - Lunch at Mariscos El Paraje is practical, not scenic
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CityTour La Paz, Balandra beach and the Magic Town of Todos Santos

3.CityTour La Paz, Balandra beach and the Magic Town of Todos Santos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 477 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $111

Travel from San Jose del Cabo to Balandra Beach, La Paz, and Todos Santos in a small-group day trip. You get protected-beach access, lunch, water, snacks, and free time at each stop. Guides such as Gabriel, Manuel, Juan, and Abelardo have provided bilingual commentary, though the level of English can vary.

“Juan was the best tour guide! He is knowledgeable about the areas and the historical information! It was nice to hear the information in Spanish and English, it helped with my poor Spanish. I have always wanted to visit Balandra and it did not disappoint. It is beautiful! Thank you, Juan!”

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Day Trip to La Paz & Balandra Beach from Cabo San Lucas - The early start and the Baja road
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Day Trip to La Paz & Balandra Beach from Cabo San Lucas

4.Day Trip to La Paz & Balandra Beach from Cabo San Lucas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $130

Travel by minivan from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz, Todos Santos, and Balandra or El Tecolote Beach. You’ll walk the Malecón, eat lunch by the sea, see Hotel California, and hear Baja history from guides such as Francisco, Giovanni, Benito, and Antonio.

“The natural beach has no chairs or shade. We all got stung by jellyfish. They warned us about manta rays but not the jellyfish. Pretty beach but not very friendly waters! Hotel California was the best part but they are closing for renovations in November for 2 years, so be sure to consider that. It will never be seen in it's original state after November”

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Balandra Beach & City Tour La Paz & Todo Santos hotel California - Balandra Beach: the main reason to go
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Balandra Beach & City Tour La Paz & Todo Santos hotel California

5.Balandra Beach & City Tour La Paz & Todo Santos hotel California

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 110 reviews · from $154

Spend 11 to 14 hours touring Balandra Beach, Coromuel Beach, La Paz, and Todos Santos from Cabo San Lucas. Your air-conditioned ride includes hotel pickup, bottled water, and lunch. Guides such as Manuel, Daniel, Christian, and Juan have earned praise, but early starts, long drives, and changing stops require patience.

“Great experience from start to finish. The views and beaches were phenomenal! Our guide Christian was amazing very informative he took very good care of the entire group!”

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La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos from CABO and San Jose - The 4 a.m. start and the Transpeninsular Highway
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La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos from CABO and San Jose

6.La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos from CABO and San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 11 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $119

Trade Cabo’s resorts for Balandra’s turquoise shallows, La Paz’s waterfront, and Todos Santos’ art-filled streets. This 11 to 14-hour van tour includes hotel pickup, lunch, bottled water, and Balandra entry. Guides such as Manuel, Tomas, Antonio, and Francisco have earned praise for friendly bilingual service, though the long drives require stamina.

“This could have been a great trip. Viator advertised this with an English speaking tour guide. No English. No information on the areas we visited. Barely understood times to meet up. Tour guide was lovely did his best. Not his fault, Viator is at fault with absolutely no care about the cost and time wasted trying to learn about the areas we visited.”

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Whale-Shark Snorkeling Excursion to La Paz - The minibus ride from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz
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Whale-Shark Snorkeling Excursion to La Paz

7.Whale-Shark Snorkeling Excursion to La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $349

Leave Cabo at 6:00 a.m. for La Paz, where a marine biologist briefs you before a supervised whale-shark swim. The nine-hour outing includes transport, gear, snacks, taco and quesadilla lunch, and a return stop in Todos Santos. Groups are limited to eight.

“Amazing once in a lifetime experience! Loads of whale sharks, rays, and whales! The guides were incredible and provided great conversation, education and awareness of marine life! Sooo highly recommend Cabo Trek!”

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From Cabo/San José del Cabo: La Paz, Balandra & Todos Santos - The early morning ride from Cabo
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From Cabo/San José del Cabo: La Paz, Balandra & Todos Santos

8.From Cabo/San José del Cabo: La Paz, Balandra & Todos Santos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 13 hours · from $102Best value

Join a small-group day trip from Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo to Balandra, Coromuel Beach, La Paz, and Todos Santos. Guides such as Gabriel and Bernardo have earned praise for care and local information, though the van ride is long.

“Amazing!!!!!!! Very happy we did this trip Yes you have to wake up so early but it’s worth it to go explore!! The food at the restaurant was so delicious!!!!”

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From Los Cabos: City Tour La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos - The pre-dawn ride from Cabo
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From Los Cabos: City Tour La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos

9.City Tour La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 12 hours · from $104

Leave Cabo before sunrise for Balandra’s clear water, Coromuel Beach, La Paz’s Malecón, and Todos Santos. A bilingual guide such as Manuel or Manny leads a small group of up to 14, with round-trip transport, a light snack, lunch, and traveler insurance included.

“Increíble, excelente atención y servicio. Cada parada fue por el tiempo suficiente para disfrutar y conocer. Nuestro chofer y guía siempre estuvo atento de nuestras necesidades, explicarnos detalles del lugar y recomendaciones para compras y recuerdos.”

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Private Tour to Balandra, La Paz and Todo Santos - Balandra Beach: the reason to get up early
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Private Tour to Balandra, La Paz and Todo Santos

10.Private Tour to Balandra, La Paz and Todo Santos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews

Leave Cabo at 5:00 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned sedan for Balandra Beach, La Paz, and Todos Santos. Guide David López brings local history, flexible planning, a cooler, and a beach umbrella. You get a long day, a small-group feel, and free time for lunch, murals, shops, and the shore.

“This tour was perfect and David was the best tour guide. I would highly recommend if you want to see some of the best beaches and get away from Cabo for the day.”

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Private experience from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz: (Balandra beach) - Starting in Cabo: simple pickup, early planning
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Private experience from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz: (Balandra beach)

11.Private experience from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz: (Balandra beach)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 13 hours · from $151

Travel from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz with local guide Eduardo, stopping in Todos Santos, La Garita restaurant, Balandra Beach, and Playa Cerritos. This private 13-hour trip includes breakfast, drinks, beach gear, comfortable transport, and time to explore at your own pace.

“It was great! Highly recommend the private tour. We were two people. Eduardo is a great tour guide and we managed to see and learn a lot on one day! The trip is well-organized!”

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All-Inclusive catamaran Espiritu Santo Island Tour from Los Cabos - Why Espiritu Santo Island is worth the ride
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All-Inclusive catamaran Espiritu Santo Island Tour from Los Cabos

12.All-Inclusive catamaran Espiritu Santo Island Tour from Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $458

Travel from San Jose del Cabo to Espiritu Santo Island on a spacious catamaran with breakfast, chef-prepared lunch, an open bar, snorkel gear, kayaks, paddleboards, and beach access. A smaller snorkel boat carries you ashore for swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

“The snorkeling was great and surroundings magnificent. The crew was just as accommodating as you could ask for and the boat and food were great. The price may seem high but for an almost 14 hour adventure totally inclusive package it’s very reasonable.”

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Full-Day La Paz Private Tour from Los Cabos - Todos Santos and the Tropic of Cancer
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Full-Day La Paz Private Tour from Los Cabos

13.Full-Day La Paz Private Tour from Los Cabos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Los Cabos to La Paz in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual driver, hotel or port pickup, drinks, snacks, and room to shape the day. Stop in Todos Santos or Cerritos Beach, then explore La Paz with guides such as Jorge, Luis, Roberto, or Isaac.

“Jorge was an excellent and generous tour guide. Knowledgeable of the history and most importantly knowledgeable of the best places to eat along the way of our tour to La Paz and Todos Santos (both beautiful and worth seeing btw). Thank you Jorge and vaio con dios amigo!”

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La Paz Tour, Historical City, Beach, Colonial and Beautiful scenery on the way! - A colonial mission and lunch by the bay
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La Paz Tour, Historical City, Beach, Colonial and Beautiful scenery on the way!

14.La Paz Tour, Historical City, Beach, Colonial and Beautiful scenery on the way!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave Cabo San Lucas at 7:30 a.m. for La Paz beaches, the Malecon, a colonial mission, Mexican lunch, Todos Santos, and the Hotel California. A bilingual guide, air-conditioned vehicle, drinks, and groups of up to 10 are included. Guide Vicente Castaño has earned praise for his care and driving.

“I paid for an English tour.😡But the tour guide insisted that there be a mix of both Spanish and English so it was very hard for my daughter and I to understand. We had to ask several times to repeat information in English. Overall I would not recommend this to anyone who doesn’t have a grasp on the Spanish language.”

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Private Tour to Playa Balandra, La Paz and Todos Santos - The early road to La Paz
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Private Tour to Playa Balandra, La Paz and Todos Santos

15.Private Tour to Playa Balandra, La Paz and Todos Santos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from Cabo to La Paz, Playa Balandra, and Todos Santos with your private group. Guides such as Ricardo, Marco, Hector, and Saul have driven this route. Expect an early start, long road time, beach supplies, and flexibility to adjust stops.

“Great day! It was such a treat too see my kids smile the first time all vacation. The beaches were amazing and the water felt great!”

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