Espiritu Santo Island Tour
Leaving La Paz sea front and only 45 minutes by boat lies the magical Island of Espiritu Santo. The name means ‘Holy Spirit’ and the Island is as mystical and inviting as it sounds.
There are pearl farms, huge flocks of Frigate birds and hidden beach coves once used as ancestral burial grounds. At the north of the Island is a large sea lion colony where swimmers interact with playful sea lions. They will twist and turn into your group and perhaps nibble on your fins – just like a dog might chew on your shoe!
We will visit a white sand beach for lunch so you can spend some time snorkeling in turquoise water. It is common to see pods of dolphins swimming by the boat at any given time. Not to be missed!
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Tour Outlines
Escape the crowd on a paradise Island just 2 hours drive from Cabo.
What's inclued
- Certified Island Guide
- Private or Shared Boat Option
- Transportation
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Breakfast pack, Lunch, Snack & Refreshments
- Shaded boat with cushioned seats
Schedule
Leave Los Cabos 6am.
Arrive La Paz 8am
Boat 6 hours.
Lunch served at the beach.
Los Cabos 6 – 7pm.
Departure
From Cabo San Lucas
*Pick up from San Jose possible for an extra cost
Duration
10 Hours
Price & Booking
La Paz Island Excursion
Price in USD | Cash discount availablePrivate Day Trip
$ 1400 Private tour
1-6 People
7+ extra $100 per person
Recommended June – December
Includes: Ground transportation, Day Guide tour manager from Cabo, expert captain, refreshments, light breakfast, lunch, premium snorkel equipment with wetsuits if required
2 hours each way
6-hour boat ride, beach hopping.
Private Panga Boat Only
$ 1000 Boat
1 - 10 people
If you’re staying in La Paz, charter the panga and crew directly
$300USD deposit paid
$700USD in cash on arrival
Recommended: June – December
Shared Day Trip
$ 295 pp
Minimum 2 people
1 – 3 People SEDAN vehicle and English-speaking driver
Connecting to our 3rd party boat and crew in La Paz
5% discounts available on balance payments. Contact us to leave a deposit
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Hotel pick-ups :
Hotel pick-ups include all hotels in the Cabo San Lucas area up to Hacienda Encantada and all those on the Pacific side.
If you are coming from the Corridor or San Jose del Cabo please meet at the tour center by 6 am or we can pick you up $40 USD each way.
Included Lunch :
If you have allergies we can request an alternative – just let us know!
The History of Espiritu Santo Island
Espiritu Santo Island was inhabited by the Pericu tribes that were indigenous to the most southern parts of Baja California Sur around the 16th and 17th century. You can visit the famous ‘Mascara’ rock formation that haunts a cliff edge at the side of a paradise beach. This ‘face’ was the place of offerings and prayers. Visit an ancient burial site where the hidden treasures of indiginous people were found next to where they were laid to rest in a fabled haunted cove.
Espiritu Santo Island is now home to a scattering of fishing families who belong to the Islands ancestors. It is not inhabited by any others and there are no hotels, just a few eco camping facilities. Some of the local conservationists lobbied hard to prevent the building of Casinos and resorts. It is now recognised as part of a UNESCO biosphere.
Common wildlife sightings on La Paz island Snorkel Tours
We are used to hearing the Sea of Cortez being called the ‘Aquarium of the World’ and for good reason. On the way to and from Espiritu Santo Island it is normal to encounter dolphins, schooling rays, whales during winter months and even whale sharks as we pass by the area. Once at the island there are sea lion colonies (Los Islotes being the largest in the area), as well as turtles and eels. On the reef you can snorkel with pufferfish, porcupinefish, yellowtail tangs, parrotfish, trumpet fish and much more!
We support conservation efforts to keep the island pristine and for this reason we do not feed the animals. We are actually not permitted to affect their environment in any way, including leaving an foreign items on the island in the form of organic or inorganic waste. If you are a bird lover you will enjoy visiting one of the largest frigate bird colonies in Baja at the old pearl farm. The males perform an impressive display by inflating their bright red gular pouches for female attention.
Find out our various tours to swim with the whale shark or mixing diving in La Paz and snorkeling with the Sea Lion. There is something for every kind of animal lover on this beautiful, remote Island.
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