Balandra Beach Tour from La Paz: Balandra & Tecolote with Lunch
La Paz, Mexicoby La Paz City Map
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 15 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
Balandra is a shallow, turquoise bay inside a Protected Natural Area, and land access is organized in daily slots. That is why this day starts early: we pick you up at your downtown La Paz hotel at 6:30 and head straight for the first available slot, when the beach is at its quietest. At Balandra we set up umbrellas and chairs for you; snorkel gear is on board. Swim in the calm water, walk the shoreline and photograph the mushroom-shaped rock. Then we continue to Tecolote Beach, on the Gulf of California, for beach time and a seaside lunch with water and soft drinks before returning to La Paz around 2:30 pm. A beach day without the logistics: transport, bilingual guide and permits are handled. Unlike tours that mix city and beach, here the whole day belongs to the beaches. Balandra access depends on capacity-limited slots set by the environmental authority and cannot be guaranteed. If we miss the slot, we visit the Balandra lookout and extend your day at Tecolote at no extra cost.
What's included
- Bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Private transportation
- Soda/Pop
- Payment for Access Permit to the Protected Natural Area
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Beach setup at Balandra: umbrellas, chairs and cooler
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1
Balandra Beach
4 hours
Morning slot at Balandra, a Protected Natural Area: shallow turquoise water and the mushroom-shaped rock. We set up umbrellas and chairs; snorkel gear is on board. Free time to swim, snorkel and walk the shoreline.
- 2
Playa Tecolote
3 hours
Tecolote Beach on the Gulf of California: a more relaxed pace with beach time and a seaside lunch with water and soft drinks, before heading back to your hotel in La Paz around 2:30 pm.
Meeting and pickup
La Paz City Map office, Edificio Laura, one block from the Malecon.
We pick you up at your hotel or vacation rental in downtown La Paz at 6:30 am, so we can go for the morning access slot at Balandra. Please be ready in the lobby a few minutes early.
End point
La Paz City Map office, Edificio Laura, one block from the Malecon.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- Balandra is a Protected Natural Area with capacity-limited daily entry slots set by the environmental authority. We depart early to go for the morning slot, but entry cannot be guaranteed. If we miss the slot, we visit the Balandra lookout and extend your day at Tecolote at no extra cost.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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