A day trip north to La Paz, Baja California Sur, for four hours on a catamaran around Balandra Bay: the Mushroom Rock, the sea lions at San Rafaelito, a snorkel and a quiet beach.
Balandra Bay is in La Paz, Baja California Sur, about 120 miles (193 km) north of Los Cabos. This Balandra Beach tour from Cabo San Lucas takes you up by van, a drive of about two hours, to the Pichilingue marina, where a catamaran spends four hours in and around the bay.
The bay is a run of shallow coves and beaches around El Hongo, the Mushroom Rock. You see the rock from the boat, pass the sea lion colony at San Rafaelito, snorkel in one of the coves, and have free time on a quiet beach such as Gaviota to swim and kayak.
Balandra is a protected bay of shallow turquoise water and mangroves outside La Paz, Baja California Sur.
A shared catamaran day for a small group, run by Cabo Adventures and booked through us. A private version can be requested.
Dock and Balandra entry fees are paid on the day.
Our concierge confirms availability and books it for you.
Cabo Adventures lists a private version of the day for a villa group; our concierge asks for the details and arranges it.
About two hours to the Pichilingue marina
Breakfast as you set out
El Hongo and the sea lions at San Rafaelito
Then lunch and free time on a quiet beach
About eight to nine hours in all
The order of the day as the operator runs it; exact times are confirmed when you book.
From age 5, and some snorkeling experience helps. Not suitable during pregnancy or for guests with limited mobility or breathing conditions.
Villa guests meet the van at the Cabo Adventures office in the Cabo San Lucas marina; our concierge arranges the transfer there.
Swimsuit, towel, hat, a light jacket and biodegradable sunscreen.
A professional photographer is on the tour, and photos can be bought.
“With four hours on the water and about four on the road, this is for guests who want to see Balandra itself. For a snorkel day closer to the villa, the two-bay snorkel cruise from Cabo San Lucas is the easier choice.”
Founder, Villa Experience
Before you set off, our concierge arranges your transfer to the marina office, so nobody has to drive.
About 120 miles (193 km) north, in La Paz, Baja California Sur: about two hours each way by van.
By van to the Pichilingue marina, then by catamaran into Balandra Bay. The whole day takes about eight to nine hours.
If you want to see Balandra itself, yes: the day covers the Mushroom Rock, the coves, a snorkel and beach time, with the travel taken care of. It is a long day for four hours on the water.
A light breakfast, a freshly prepared lunch with soft drinks, an open bar after the snorkel, snorkel gear, kayaks and bilingual guides. The van is included from select hotels, and for villa guests from the Cabo San Lucas marina.
Yes, from age 5. The calm, shallow coves and the kayaks suit families who do not mind the long drive.
Tell us your dates and your group. We book the right option and the transfer, plan the rest of the day at the villa, and send you one confirmation.
