Balandra & Tecolote: Hike, Kayak, and Snorkel in Paradise
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A Playa Balandras
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- Playa Balandra - We’ll do the kayaking and snorkeling in Balandra, and then hike from Balandra into Tecolote. We’ll stop at beautiful beaches and snorkel in a rocky reef. The snorkeling and kayaking part of the day takes around 2 hours.The hike is 9 km on rocky and sandy terrain, with some sections where we might get wet if the tide is high. On average it takes 2.5 hours. We’ll walk through a desert patch, rocky hills, cliffs by the ocean, sandy beaches and intertidal zones. Get ready for spectacular views! We’ll finish the hike in Tecolote beach and we’ll have lunch, and rest until 3 pm. We use tandems sit on top kayaks, and we bring life jackets with us. The kayaks are recommended to up to 90 kilos per person. We’ll close the day with a delicious lunch at the beach of local and fresh ceviche. Ask for our vegan options! The day requires an intermediate fitness level, and we recommend booking on non-windy days.
Please know you will need a car or to hire a taxi to complete this adventure! Let us know if you’d like us to help coordinate pick up with a trusted taxi.
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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Allies980
May 17, 2024
Most amazing day ever! - Yesterday we took one of my most favorite tours to date! Dani and Alex took us on the most memorable trip exploring the beauty of the Balandra beaches. We hiked, kayaked, snorkeled and swam through the day and ended the trip at a stunning beach. Lunch was the most delicious fish and vegie cerviche that I’ve ever tasted. I didn’t realize that Balandra was filled such diverse beauty from the mangroves in our kayak to the gorgeous caves and rocky vistas seen during our hikes. Dani and Alex were expert in the history and biology of the area and also made it so much fun! We laughed and learned and needless to say worked hard enough to earn our lunch! Can’t wait to take another trip with these guys!
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W1893fjjohnc
May 8, 2024
Very fun and unique experience! - Fantastic. The morning mangrove kayak, the snorkeling, and the hike were so fun and educational. The kayak and snorkel was a couple of hours, and the beachside hike took a couple more. Alejandro and Cheko were fun, engaging, and patient. Really loved this unique experience. Do it if you can.
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Fearless98969
May 7, 2024
Kayak, snorkeling and hiking at Balandra beach. - We drove from San Jose del Cabo early in the morning and met our guides at the park. After a few brief instructions we peacefully kayaked through the Mangroves. After leaving the Mangroves we paddled to a small rock and reef for snorkeling. The water was shallow and a good location for taking underwater pictures from the surface. Even saw a small squid. Next we hiked Along the beach. Our guide Sergio was a marine biologist and shared great information. We even spotted a Blue Whale and Sergio explained it is pretty rare for this time of year. The hike then took us up and over a rocky hill. It was arid and warm with great views. Consider taking a quick swim in the ocean before starting the hike. The day concluded with 2 types of fresh ceviche.
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176karlae
Apr 26, 2024
Adventure! - Check and Alex were delightful tour guides! I had so much fun Kayaking and snorkeling! So much it inspired me to kayak again! The hoke was not as hard as I thought, but if you are not used to walking, get a massage afterwards lol
Glorious sights! And delicious 😋 food afterwards!
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55dalynm
Apr 19, 2024
Wonderful hike with an excellent guide. - Although the day did not start as planned our guides gave us an amazing day! Had a private hiking tour that was unbelievable. Finished with drinks and ceviche on a beautiful beach.
Well worth your time and energy!!
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Laylawu
Apr 5, 2024
Fabulous Tour! - What a fabulous tour of Balandra! We paddled through a peaceful mangrove, swam with colorful fishes and went on a stroll along the secluded beaches. During the walk, our guide Philippe pointed out many plants and marine animals we normally would not have noticed. He patiently explained everything in both Spanish and English and took great photos for all of us. We were with our small group most of the time and almost forgot we were in one of the most popular beaches in Mexico! The tour is also very organized and the staff and guides keep us informed every step of the way. Highly recommend this tour!!!
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Frin_d2019
Apr 1, 2024
Couple visiting Easter - Even though it is a long walk, it feels very calm and comfortable and kayaking surprised me with the mangroves and birds. The food is very delicious too. The very friendly guides Alex and Fede (Colombian) and experts in marine biology.
Recommendations:
Have a very good breakfast because the food is until the end on the beach.
Bring something to cover yourself from the wind or cold in the morning while you wait for access to the beach. This is because if they take a taxi or Uber, which is what we did and recommend, there is a lot of wind while they wait for the beach.
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Valcabriales
Mar 31, 2024
Kayaking in Blandra! - Great kayaking in Balandra! The landscapes are beautiful. A little tiring if you're not in good physical condition but it's worth it! The guide Alberto explains everything very well and is very patient. Karen's service was super good, she organized transportation for us from the Airbnb and everything was excellent.
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709paug
Mar 31, 2024
I enjoyed Balandra in a unique way. - Alejandro and Felipe are passionate, I have never learned as much about nature as with the two of them.
La Paz in March is still a bit cold, the water is cold and the weather is dry. It is better to wear long sleeves.
I went on a motorcycle to Balandra, incredible driving on that road at dawn.
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Avalon_g
Mar 30, 2024
Great interactive guides - Our guides were AMAZING!!
Very patient since I had no kayak experience
And knowledgeable on so many interesting things
Made it enjoyable and relaxing
Would definitely recommend!
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