Balandra & Tecolote: Hike, Kayak, and Snorkel in Paradise

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Balandra and Tecolote, where you can hike, kayak, and snorkel in paradise. Discover the hidden gems, learn about local history, and encounter fascinating marine life with our bilingual marine biologist guides.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa Balandra - Enjoy kayaking and snorkeling at Balandra, followed by a hike to Tecolote. Discover stunning beaches and snorkel around a rocky reef. The kayaking and snorkeling activities last approximately 2 hours. The hike covers 5 km of rocky and sandy terrain, with potential wet areas if the tide is high, taking about 2.5 hours on average….
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Kayak equipment
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling gear
  • All inclusive fees and taxes
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

While Balandra beach is open to all, there is more to it than the primary beach that most tourists are familiar with. During this excursion, we’ll guide you through the intricate details and elevated viewpoints of Balandra, offering you insight into the local history and the area’s fauna. All our tour leaders are bilingual and have substantial experience as marine biologists.

Location
A Playa Balandras
We'll meet at the queue to enter Balandra at 7:40 am. Since only a certain amount of people are allowed in at 8 am, we need to get on line in time in order to be allowed in. Your guides will be there in a Honda Pilot with kayaks tied on top.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anthonypy3881er
Jul 6, 2025
Great Trip! Do it!!!!! - Amazing experience! Our gay friends group was the biggest wimps ever lol. So dramatic and needy and the tour guides were INCREDIBLE with us! Very patient and helpful through it all. Highly recommend.
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Dawnhb6600ed
Jul 6, 2025
Not for the couch potato kind. Great adventure for the physically active adventure seeker. Alex and Mateo were top notch - Outstanding adventure kayaking, snorkeling and hiking. Our guides Mateo and Alex provided a lot of education about the mangroves, wildlife, rock formations and the importance of respecting the e area. This adventure was action packed and we burned a ton of calories while learning about the local ecosystem and environment. Ended our hike and day with a fresh lunch on the beach. Homemade ceviche which was outstanding. I can say enough good things about this adventure. Mateo and Alex were one of a kind and top notch. This adventure is not for the “couch potato” kind. You don’t have to be a gym rat but you need to have at least a beginner level of fitness. The hike and terrain require you to be diligent on your feet with loose rocks, traversing wet stones along the shoreline etc. I highly recommend this adventure. Top 5 experience for sure.
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Kate_h
Jul 3, 2025
Unique Tour! Highly Recommend! - Mateo and Eduardo were wonderful tour guides. We enjoyed the kayak through the mangroves and to the beach to snorkel. We saw lots of beautiful fish and even some sea turtles that popped their heads up every now and then. The hike along the coast was so fun. We walked along the water and in the water at times. The scenery is amazing and Mateo and Eduardo were very knowledgeable about the marine life and the area. We ended the hike with homemade ceviche under a nice tent. It was a great ending to our tour. Highly recommend! Thanks Mateo and Eduardo!
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Moeleyva
Jul 2, 2025
Amazingly beautiful - One of the best experiences ever. The staff was amazingly helpful. Very knowledgeable and educational. The staff took their time and made sure we enjoyed our visit. Balandra is amazingly beautiful. Kayaking snorkeling and hiking was the highlight of our trip. At the end the seafood they served was delicious 😋😋😋. I would definitely recommend this trip to everyone. My fiance and I love it.
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Santafefive
Jun 23, 2025
Gorgeous Balandra - We thoroughly enjoyed our day! What a beautiful place and it was great to experience it in different ways (kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, and hiking). The water really does look like the photographs and the reefs are home to many varieties of marine life. Eduardo and Mateo were outstanding guides: knowledgeable, attentive and super fun. The fish and lentil ceviches were both delicious. Highly recommend this trip!
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B1904wvmariot
Jun 20, 2025
Increible - Amazing views, well organized and very good attention from Alberto and Czech guides, definitely worth living the experience
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Christine_l
Jun 19, 2025
Great way to experience La Balandra - We thoroughly enjoyed our day! What a beautiful place and it was great to experience it in different ways (kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, and hiking). Eduardo and Mateo were outstanding guides: knowledgeable, attentive and super fun. The triggerfish and lentil ceviches were both delicious. Highly recommend this trip!
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Carlack9429qb
Jun 18, 2025
Totally worth it - Definitely worth exploring the less touristy side of sloop and tecolotes, the hike has amazing views and kayaking uffff Fully recommended
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Jaw303
Jun 17, 2025
excellent choice sloop - excellent experience, the tour was very complete and the service was very good, they have excellent guides, I definitely recommend it
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B1904wvmariot
Jun 16, 2025
Very good experience - very good experience, it is enjoyed at all times and you guide them with very good attitude to make the experience special, my guides were Czech and
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From $123
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).