Day Trip to Balandra Beach & Todos Santos from Los Cabos

5.0 (1 reviews)11 hCabo San LucasCulture & historySightseeingToo long for a typical call
Won't fit

Too long for this call: you'd be back about 8:15 pm, 5 h 15 min after the last tender. Look for a shorter version or a longer port day.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (45 min, tender)Safety margin (1 h 30 min)All aboard 3:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship anchors in Cabo San Lucas45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
  2. 8:45 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 9:00 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 11 h. Latest sensible start: 2:45 am.
  4. 8:00 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 8:15 pm
    Back at the tender pierAfter all aboard
  6. 3:30 pm
    All aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 pm

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

Too long for a typical Cabo San Lucas call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). At 11 h plus travel from Cabo San Lucas Marina tender pier, the earliest you could be back is about 8:15 pm, after all aboard. It only works on a long call — your ship would need to stay until at least 9:45 pm.

The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.

Among the 400 Cabo San Lucas shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (the median runs 3 h); 86% of them fit a typical call. Cabo San Lucas is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cabo San Lucas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Discover the stunning beauty of Balandra Beach, renowned as one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico, during this immersive day trip from Los Cabos.

Marvel at the crystal-clear waters and unique rock formations while enjoying leisure time to swim and relax.

Continue to Todos Santos, a charming Pueblo Mágico, where you can explore art galleries and visit the legendary Hotel California. With included hotel pickup and a knowledgeable guide, this 10-hour adventure promises unforgettable sights and local culture.

- Enjoy a 10-hour day trip to Balandra Beach and Todos Santos

- Free time to swim and explore the scenic Balandra Beach

- Visit the iconic Hotel California and local art galleries

- Hotel pickup included from various locations in Los Cabos

Max 40 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Burritos
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Shared roundtrip transportation

Not included

  • Natural Reserve Access Fee should be paid on site in CASH, 10usd or 200pesos per person

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Playa El Coromuel
    We will visit this beautiful beach, known for being one of the cleanest and most peaceful in La Paz. Here, you will enjoy approximately one and a half hours of free time to relax and take in the surroundings.
    1 h 30 min
  2. 2
    Balandra Beach
    They will visit the iconic Balandra Beach, widely considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Mexico. This is also where we will take photos with the famous “Mushroom,” a very popular and emblematic rock formation in the area. Note: Arrival is approximately at 7:30 AM; however, there will be a 30-minute wait to complete the wristband process before entering. Clients shoud pay an additional 10usd fee per person here
    3 hAdmission not included
  3. 3
    Malecon
    We will stop at a restaurant to enjoy our meal (already included), where we will spend approximately one hour. Afterwards, we will be transferred to another area of the Malecón to take photos with the iconic “La Paz” sign, as well as the famous monuments found along the waterfront.
    1 hAdmission not included
  4. 4
    Todos Santos
    A famous Pueblo Mágico, widely visited for many reasons—most notably the Mission of Nuestra Señora del Pilar and the iconic Hotel California, which is often associated with the inspiration behind the legendary song by the American band Eagles.
    1 h

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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