MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular la paz & baja sur tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Swim with gentle whale sharks in La Paz from Los Cabos. Includes wetsuit/gear, guide, panga boat time, and Baja fish tacos.
“The whole experience was incredible. The staff was helpful and informative. We had Joe as our guide and he made sure every person on the boat got time with these incredible creatures. I can’t wait to come back and do all over again.”
A small-group day in Todos Santos plus a camel ranch, carpet weaving demo, and oceanfront lunch with tequila and mezcal.
“We had a fabulous tour guide named Lino that I think was short for Marcelino. He made the trip enjoyable. We enjoyed Todos Santos and small parts of its history and culture and the buffet lunch on the beach and tequila tasting. It's a good hour there and back bit worth the trip.”
Small-group snorkel on Isla Espíritu Santo with sea lions at Los Islotes, plus beach lunch, marine biologist guidance, and wildlife stops.
“Wonderful in every way! Please note that we did this on February 9 (not February 8). Our guides, Lorenza and Andrea were superb—so knowledgeable, so warm and friendly, and our Captain, Corey, was also great!”
Luxury French catamaran snorkeling to Balandra’s hidden bays from Cabo. Open bar, lunch, and sea lion rules for a full day plan.
“The best place to snorkle is on the place they don’t let people snorkle. We had are own mask so we went anyway. The beverages are not what it advertised. Beer and juices. You can mix a drink but nothing blended. Food isn’t that great. Coral is dying in the spot you can snorkle.”
Small-group Todos Santos day trip from Cabo with artisan demos, tequila tasting, and Hotel California lunch, plus easy hotel pickup.
“Charlie was a great tour guide, friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to enjoy some time exploring Todos Santos on our own, along with some pre-planned itinerary stops. It was a nice way to spend the day outside of Cabo and learn more about the region.”
Early start, Balandra’s clear water, La Paz’s Malecón, and Todos Santos, with lunch included and a tight English-friendly guide team.
“It was not at all a worthwhile trip. More importantly, I have been a long time Viator customer and wrote you an email about this experience and heard nothing back.”
Small-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with a marine biologist, top safety rules, wetsuit gear, snacks, and guided rotations.
“Swimming within 2 meters of a whale shark that was 8 meters long. Nice to be out on the boat. Good captain and guide”
Kayak and snorkel in Balandra, then hike to Tecolote for beach ceviche. Small-group adventure with gear and lunch included.
“MTA ( Mexico Travel Adventure) did an excellent job organizing this excursion (ie- excellent communication, setting up meeting with guides on day). Javi and John were excellent guides! Very knowledgeable of the Balandra Beach in terms of plants, birds, geology. They took excellent care of their clients - stopping as needed and offered to take…”
Cabo to La Paz and Balandra in one long day: Malecón stroll, Hotel California photos, and protected-beach time with Tecolote backup.
“Long day and it was a bumpy ride but the beach was worth it. Wish I got to spend more time at La Paz but overall, guide was cool.”
Snorkel with hundreds of sea lions at Espíritu Santo National Park from La Paz, with lunch, drinks, and wetsuits in winter.
“This tour was so wonderful! Our guide Maritza was incredible and Saul the driver was very friendly. Maritza made our experience so much better than we could’ve imagined. She was so thoughtful and provided such thorough explanations of all the sites and wildlife. The snorkeling was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. The…”
Small-group sea lion snorkeling from La Paz to Espíritu Santo: bilingual marine-biologist guides, ceviche lunch, and reef time—plus wildlife en route.
“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’”
Swim with whale sharks in La Paz’s Sea of Cortez with a small group, included gear and snacks, and strict conservation rules. Departures may shift.
“The guide was very nice and helpful, we were able to swim with the whale shark and it was one of the most amazing experience ever. The local authority gives permission to enter the area where the whale sharks are and they give limited permission , so the tour might start a couple of hours…”
A small-group day trip from Los Cabos to Todos Santos, with guided highlights, craft stops, tastings, and time near Hotel California.
“This was a great excursion to Todos Santos. I was considering the long one (11 hours) that also goes to LaPaz but afterreading the reviews, I'm happy that I chose this one. It was an hour long drive each way with a stop at a blanket makers. These blankets are 100% better than you find…”
See Balandra Beach, La Paz and Todos Santos in one long day from Cabo. Lunch after 2pm, hotel pickup, and time to shop.
“I definitely recommend this trip for anyone looking beyond Cabos. We had such an amazing experience in both La Paz and Todos Santos.”
Early Cabo pickup for two Baja beach stops plus La Paz murals and Todos Santos shops, with lunch included and English support.
“Everything went smoothly. The guide was really nice and knew exactly what he was talking about and what he was doing. In my opinion, each place was enough time to explore and there was a lot to explore. The beaches were great and I loved that it took the whole day even though we had…”
