🏆 Signature Tour: Balandra + San Rafaelito Sea Lions + Whale Sharks · 4-5 Hours · Max 10 Guests · Whale Shark Season Only 🇲🇽 ¿México? Ver en español →
La Paz, Baja California Sur · Signature Tour

The
Grand Slam.

Three of the Sea of Cortez's best encounters in one half-day trip. Balandra Beach, the sea lion colony at San Rafaelito, and the whale shark experience — all close to home, all in one tour.

🏖️ Balandra Beach 🦭 San Rafaelito Sea Lions 🦈 Whale Sharks Max 10 Guests 4-5 Hours

Park entry fees included in your price

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Stop
Balandra Beach

Mexico's most beautiful beach. Turquoise water at El Hongo, white sand, no crowds at the entrance.

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Stop
San Rafaelito

A snorkel stop with the sea lion colony at San Rafaelito islet, right on the route to Balandra.

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2hrs
Whale Sharks

Wild whale sharks in La Paz Bay. The encounter every guest comes to La Paz for.

The Full Trip

Your Half-Day
On the Sea of Cortez

4-5 hours total. The order below is typical, but not fixed — whale shark time slots are assigned by SEMARNAT rotation and confirmed the day before your tour, so we may visit Balandra and San Rafaelito before or after the whale shark stop depending on your assigned slot.

DEPART
The Malecón

Depart La Paz

Meet your guide at The Hook on Paseo Alvaro Obregon. Quick safety briefing, premium snacks and drinks loaded aboard, and departure by boat.

STOP 1
Balandra Beach

Balandra Beach

By boat. Swim in turquoise water at El Hongo, walk the white sand, and take in Mexico's most beautiful beach before the crowds arrive on the road. CONANP bracelet included.

STOP 2
San Rafaelito

Sea Lion Colony at San Rafaelito

San Rafaelito islet, along the route between La Paz and Balandra. Snorkel with the resident sea lion colony — playful, curious, and easy to reach.

STOP 3
Whale Shark Zone

Whale Shark Experience

Into La Paz Bay for the encounter of the trip. CONANP regulations allow small groups in the water at a time — we rotate everyone through for real time with the world's largest fish, no rushing.

RETURN
The Malecón

Return to La Paz

Boat back to the Malecón. Your photo and video package from the day follows shortly after.

Pricing

The Grand Slam
Package

$4,500 MXN
Per person · Whale shark season only
🦈 Available November – April only

What's Included

  • Small group boat — max 10 guests total
  • Balandra Beach stop — CONANP bracelet included
  • Sea lion colony snorkel at San Rafaelito
  • Whale shark experience (CONANP certified)
  • Snorkel equipment for the full trip
  • Premium snacks and drinks
  • Professional photo and video package
  • Certified guide throughout
CONANP National Park fees included — the Balandra Bay bracelet is built into your price, no cash at the gate.
Book the Grand Slam →
Or WhatsApp us: +52 612 243 6462
Want the Boat to Yourselves?
$30,000 MXN flat, up to 10 guests

Book the Grand Slam as a private charter — no other guests aboard, same itinerary and inclusions.

Ask About Private →
Why The Grand Slam

Everything
That Makes It Different

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Maximum 10 Guests

The smallest group size of any permitted operator in La Paz Bay.

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Photo & Video Included

A professional photo and video package of your day — no extra charge, no upsell.

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Small Group, Not a Crowd

Max 10 guests total on the boat — far smaller than the big-boat operators in La Paz Bay.

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Premium Snacks & Drinks

A proper spread on board between stops — not a granola bar and a juice box.

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Three Encounters, One Trip

A beach, a sea lion colony, and the whale shark experience — all close to the Malecón.

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Departs the Malecón

No buses. No pickup logistics. Walk to the dock, step onto the boat.

FAQ

Common Questions

What is the Grand Slam tour?+
The Grand Slam is The Hook Experiences' signature half-day tour — Balandra Beach, the sea lion colony at San Rafaelito, and the whale shark experience, all in one 4-5 hour small group boat trip departing from the La Paz Malecón.
Will we always visit Balandra and San Rafaelito before the whale sharks?+
Not necessarily. Whale shark viewing in La Paz Bay is regulated by SEMARNAT, which assigns each boat a specific time slot — confirmed the day before your tour, not in advance. Depending on your assigned slot, we may do the whale shark encounter first, last, or in the middle of the trip. The stops themselves don't change, only the order.
How long does the Grand Slam tour take?+
The full trip runs 4-5 hours, departing from and returning to the Malecón. Exact timing depends on whale shark conditions and tides on the day of your tour.
When is the Grand Slam available?+
The Grand Slam runs during whale shark season only, November through April, since the whale shark encounter is the final stop. Outside that window, ask us about our Balandra Experience or Sea Safari Norte tours.
Is San Rafaelito the same as Los Islotes?+
No. San Rafaelito is a separate islet on the route between La Paz and Balandra, with its own sea lion colony. Los Islotes, near Isla Espíritu Santo further out, is featured on our full-day Isla Espíritu Santo tour instead.
Do I need to pay an entry fee for Balandra?+
No. The CONANP bracelet required for entry to Balandra Bay is included in your Grand Slam price — there's nothing extra to pay on arrival.
Is photo and video really included?+
Yes — a professional photo and video package of your day is included in the Grand Slam price, no extra charge.
Can I book the Grand Slam as a private tour?+
Yes. The standard Grand Slam is a small group tour shared with other bookings, up to 10 guests total. If you'd rather have the boat to yourselves, we offer a private charter version of the same itinerary for $30,000 MXN flat, up to 10 guests — ask us when you book.
How many people are on the boat?+
Maximum 10 guests total — the Grand Slam is a small group tour, shared with other bookings up to that limit, not a private charter. For the whale shark portion, CONANP regulations limit how many snorkelers can be in the water at once, so we rotate guests through in small groups. Want the boat to yourselves instead? Ask us about booking the Grand Slam as a private charter for $30,000 MXN flat.
The Hook's Signature Tour

Three Stops.
One Trip.

Balandra Beach, San Rafaelito sea lions, and whale sharks — all in one half-day trip, with premium snacks and a photo and video package included. Whale shark season only.

WhatsApp to Book →
info@lapazwhalesharks.com · +52 612 243 6462
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