Los Cabos · BALANDRA BEACH TOURS

The 15 Best Balandra Beach Tours

27 tours  ·  from $102 a head

The 15 best balandra beach tours you can book for this trip, with what each costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is the safe choice; start there.

CityTour La Paz, Balandra beach and the Magic Town of Todos Santos - Coromuel is a short second beach stop
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CityTour La Paz, Balandra beach and the Magic Town of Todos Santos

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

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

This 12 to 13-hour trip from the San José del Cabo area pairs Balandra’s shallow, clear water and famous Mushroom Rock with La Paz’s Malecón and Todos Santos’s craft shops and Hotel California. Round-trip transport, water, snacks, a protected-area entry bracelet, lunch, and a guide are included. English is offered, though the amount of spoken English can vary.

“Excellent experience visiting Balandra beach, with crystal clear water and schools of fish swimming around you, vibrant city of La Paz with its miles-long malecón and Coromuel beach, and the Magic Town of Todos Santos with the iconic Hotel California (even if the hotel itself was closed for renovations, there is access to most parts of the inner courtyard)!”

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Balandra & Tecolote: hike, kayak and snorkel in paradise - Starting on Balandra’s calm water
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Balandra & Tecolote: hike, kayak and snorkel in paradise

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

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

Start at Balandra at 8 am for about two hours of kayaking and snorkeling, then hike five kilometres over sand and rock to Tecolote for ceviche lunch. Groups are limited to six, gear is provided, and guides such as Mateo, Alberto, Alex and Daniel have led recent outings. Arrange your own ride between beaches.

“This was a delightful adventure, highlighting the beautiful beach and the marine life. The guides, Danny and Alberto are both marine biologists, and knowledgeable of the species. The tour started with kayaking to the mangroves by the beach. It was quiet and serene. We saw an osprey and a colony of pelicans in addition to the seagulls. Then, we kayaked to the other side of the beach and went snorkeling. We were very impressed with the diversity of the marine life. Beautiful purple corals and different kinds of fish that we hadn’t seen before. After a small snack break, we set off to hike through the rocky and sandy parts…”

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Day Trip to La Paz & Balandra Beach from Cabo San Lucas - Balandra, with El Tecolote as the alternative
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Day Trip to La Paz & Balandra Beach from Cabo San Lucas

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

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

Leave Cabo at about 6 a.m. for Todos Santos, La Paz, and two hours at Balandra or El Tecolote. The 11-hour trip includes hotel transport, a guide, bottled water, seaside lunch, and a pearl demonstration. Balandra access is not guaranteed, and the ride is a long one.

“My wife and I have taken this type of excursion in other countries to get an overview of an area. And then later, explore in more detail on our own with a car. This is a long day, however you are not driving. And there are frequent stops. Antonio was our guide. He had a cooler of bottled water for the 6 of us. And asked our preferences and gave us options. For example, we had an opportunity to swim in La Paz versus touring its downtown. We packed a lot in. So that when we explored later on, we felt familiar with the areas we visited, and new where…”

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Balandra Beach & City Tour La Paz & Todo Santos hotel California - Coromuel: a second chance to enjoy the water
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Balandra Beach & City Tour La Paz & Todo Santos hotel California

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

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

Leave Cabo early for Balandra’s clear-water bay, then visit La Paz for its Malecón, a local pearl stop, and an included lunch. The return route includes Todos Santos and its Hotel California. Expect a full day in shared, air-conditioned transport; guides named on this route include Juan, Manuel, and Christian.

“Well worth the 4AM pick-up time! Staff called the night before to confirm the early morning departure. Group consisted of 4 English-speaking and 10 Spanish-speaking guests and arrived at the hotel right on time. Guide and driver Berna (BRead more”

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La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos from CABO and San Jose - La Paz brings the day back to town
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La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos from CABO and San Jose

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

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

Ride from Cabo or San José del Cabo to Balandra Beach, La Paz, El Coromuel Beach, and Todos Santos in an air-conditioned van. Expect an early pickup, a long day on the road, two hours at Balandra, and lunch in La Paz. Guides have included Manuel, Antonio, Tomas, and Kafaya, but your guide is not guaranteed.

“Beautiful beach. Short stay. Driver told us to stay 2 to 3 hours and showed up rushing everybody in less than 1. Also told us that there wasn’t shades nor places to be protected under de sun. We were under pressure to rent umbrellas and chairs, which we barely had a chance to use since he came back to pick us up earlier than expected. There were tiki umbrella covers by the entrance and along the beach.”

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La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour - Balandra gives the day room to slow down
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La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour

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

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

From Marina de La Paz, join a marine biologist and a group of up to 10 for whale shark snorkeling, sea lions at San Rafaelito, and a beach stop at Balandra. Wetsuits, snorkel gear, lunch, drinks, snacks, and underwater photos and videos are included. Turn times depend on boat-slot assignment.

“Christian and Marco were amazing and took great care of us. They got us so close to the whale sharks, it was unreal! And the homemade lunch they served on a beautiful beach was delicious! Fair warning, the tiny jellyfish in the water can be brutal, so might want to bring a full body wetsuit if you are sensitive to it.”

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From Cabo/San José del Cabo: La Paz, Balandra & Todos Santos - Coromuel offers a second, shorter beach visit
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From Cabo/San José del Cabo: La Paz, Balandra & Todos Santos

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

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

Travel from Cabo San Lucas or San José del Cabo to Balandra Beach, Coromuel Beach, La Paz, and Todos Santos, with transport, lunch, bottled water, and Balandra entry included. Guides including Gabriel and Bernardo have led trips, though the day is long and the vehicle may be a van or bus.

“Our tour guide was simply amazing. Made our experience extra special and fun. 5 stars for sure!”

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From Los Cabos: City Tour La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos - A quieter hour at Coromuel Beach
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From Los Cabos: City Tour La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos

8.City Tour La Paz, Balandra and Todos Santos

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

Leave Cabo San Lucas early for Balandra’s clear water and famous mushroom-shaped rock, then visit Coromuel Beach, La Paz’s Malecón, and Todos Santos. The 12-hour trip includes round-trip hotel or Airbnb transport, a light snack, and lunch at El Paraje. Guides speak English and Spanish; Manuel and Manny are names to know, though your guide may differ.

“For the price paid and distance travelled it was definitely money well spent and incredible day”

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Whale sharks and sea lions snorkeling plus Balandra beach lunch - Sea lions bring a different kind of snorkeling
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Whale sharks and sea lions snorkeling plus Balandra beach lunch

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

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

Meet at Marina de La Paz at 9 am for a six-hour boat trip with a maximum of nine people. Snorkel in small groups with whale sharks, visit sea lions, and stop at Balandra for lunch. Gear, a guide, food, drinks, and GoPro photos and videos are included; guides on recent trips have included Karla, Kala, Carla, and Fabian.

“Our guides were able to find the whale sharks quite quickly and gave great instructions on how to swim with them. It was exhilarating! The sea lion colony was teaming with coral and fish. Lunch at the beach was wonderful and the scenery was amazing. Highly recommend going with Mexplore!!”

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Private Tour to Balandra, La Paz and Todo Santos - Todos Santos: a short stop for shops and local character
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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 San Lucas at 5:00 am in a private, air-conditioned sedan for Balandra Beach, La Paz and Todos Santos. You get beach time, a cooler and umbrella, plus free time for lunch, murals and local shops. Guide David López is praised for his Baja history and flexible approach, but Balandra limits entry, so beach access is not guaranteed.

“A long and amazing day! Our tour guide, David, made this a memorable and special day. We visited Balandra Brach, which was absolutely gorgeous. David brought everything we’d need (chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler, waters) and set eRead more”

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Private experience from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz: (Balandra beach) - La Paz adds city life and a Pacific-side change of scene
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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

Spend a full day exploring Baja California Sur with a private guide, usually Eduardo, from Cabo San Lucas to Todos Santos, La Paz, Balandra Beach, and Playa Cerritos. Expect a regional breakfast at La Garita, time to explore at your own pace, beach scenery, and a sunset stop. Breakfast and drinks during the journey are included.

“Eduardo was amazing. He is very familiar with b.c.s showing us various parts of todos santos and La Paz. He was very nice and treated us as if we were long time friends visiting one another. He took us for coffee which we enjoyed and we saw various art pieces, murals, and local monuments in which we appreciated learning about coming from the loud and energetic San Lucas. We ate at La Garita which was amazing. I thought that this place provided an authentic Mexican experience and the food did not disappoint. We later went to La Paz where he showed us various beaches. We then went to the city…”

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Balandra Private Boat Tour - Private space, shared cost
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Balandra Private Boat Tour

12.Balandra Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Set out from La Paz with a private group of up to five, stopping for three hours at Balandra Beach and an hour of reef snorkeling near San Rafaelito’s sea lion colony. Miguel, Regina, Mateo, Charlie, and Rego are among the team members named on outings. Expect snorkel gear, wetsuits, lunch, snacks, and nonalcoholic drinks.

“Miguel (guide) and Charlie (boat captain) made this snorkeling and Balandra beach tour a great experience! Miguel is the boat owner and owner of UP DIve in La Paz. He is also a very knowledgeable marine biologist who made this tour a great learning experience. I would highly recommend this or any tour by Miguel and UP Dive.”

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Balandra Adventure: Hike, Kayak, and Snorkel - Snorkeling beside the rocky reef
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Balandra Adventure: Hike, Kayak, and Snorkel

13.Balandra Adventure: Hike, Kayak, and Snorkel

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

Spend seven hours exploring Balandra by tandem kayak, snorkel, and foot with bilingual marine biologist guides. Paddle through a mangrove channel, visit a quiet beach and rocky reef, then hike toward Tecolote for a fresh ceviche lunch. Groups are limited to six. Be ready for an early start, heat, and a strenuous walk.

“Amazing. The three activities were great ways to explore the different habitats of the place. The guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. And Balandra itself one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to.”

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Private Tour to Playa Balandra, La Paz and Todos Santos - Reaching Balandra, line and all
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Private Tour to Playa Balandra, La Paz and Todos Santos

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

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

Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz, Playa Balandra, and Todos Santos on a private day trip for up to four. You get time for La Paz’s waterfront, a beach stop with water and beer, and a walk around Todos Santos. Drivers have included Ricardo, Saul, Marco, and Hector. Confirm the pickup time, English support, and separate transport charge before booking.

“Driver very informative. Arrived a little late. Overall drive was comfortable. And cooler was filled with what was included. Awesome!!”

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Balandra, La Paz and Todos Santos - Todos Santos makes the return more interesting
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Balandra, La Paz and Todos Santos

15.Balandra, La Paz and Todos Santos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

This 12-hour trip from Cabo San Lucas pairs three hours at Balandra Beach with time in La Paz and Todos Santos. Expect an early start, an air-conditioned ride, lunch, and independent exploring at the towns. Guides have included Ed, Carlos, Alexis and Agusto; the schedule is full, with much of the day spent on the road.

“Beautiful sites and scenery. I really enjoyed La Paz and Todos Santos. Belandra beach is beautiful and remote. All in all very happy with the tour and guide.”

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