Todos Santos Day Trip, 7 Hours

Overview

This 7 hour trip from Cabo San Lucas bundles three things most visitors want out of the region: a boat trip out to swim beside a whale shark near La Paz, time in the city itself, and a stop in Todos Santos on the way back. The drive alone covers a lot of ground, so expect a long outing rather than a relaxed half-day one.

The order runs like this. The operator picks travelers up from their hotel or rental, then drives to La Paz. There, a boat with a guide and captain takes the group out to the whale shark area, where swimmers get in the water with the fish and take photos. After the water portion, the day continues with sightseeing in La Paz, including the boardwalk, and the driver can stop in Todos Santos, where the listing places the representative Hotel California, before returning to Cabo San Lucas.

The whale shark is the headline. The listing describes it as a plankton feeder that ignores people in the water and sometimes approaches swimmers closely. The bay at La Paz is also calm, with little wave action to worry about. This suits travelers who want one packed day covering wildlife, a city, and a town, and who are happy riding in a vehicle for a large part of it.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pickupPickup is from your hotel or rental in Cabo San Lucas, as detailed at booking.
2. Drive to La PazTravel by vehicle to the city of La Paz, a transfer of about 2 hours.
3. La Paz boat and swimA guided boat trip with snorkeling, sightseeing and the whale shark swim, about 3 hours. The itinerary lists scuba diving as optional.
4. La Paz city and boardwalkWalk the city, see the boardwalk and its sunset, and visit the free museum near the pier.
5. Todos Santos stopAsk the driver to stop in Todos Santos to see the Hotel California.
6. Return to Cabo San LucasThe day ends back at Cabo San Lucas.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing are worth knowing before booking this one.

• What to bring. The operator lists comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes, a change of clothes and beachwear. A towel and water are already provided, so swim gear is the main thing to sort out yourself.
• Food on the day. A sandwich and water are included. Anything beyond that, such as a meal in Todos Santos or La Paz, is on you.
• Pace and timing. The stop in La Paz itself is about 3 hours. It is a full, moving day rather than a slow one.
• The water. The listing describes the bay at La Paz as calm, with little wave action. Swimmers get in the water from the boat with a guide and captain present, and the whale shark feeds on plankton, not people.
• Language. Guides work in English and Spanish, so neither language group is left guessing during the boat trip or the town stops.
• Behavior rules. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed, nor is intoxication, littering, nudity or unaccompanied minors. Boots and fireworks are also on the prohibited list, the first of which is a reminder to wear normal beach-friendly footwear.

Common issues. The listing itself flags the practical limits. The day is long, with hours spent in a vehicle between Cabo San Lucas and La Paz. The Todos Santos stop works on an ask-the-driver basis rather than a fixed schedule, so it should be requested rather than assumed. No reviews of this exact tour were available to cross-check how the day runs in practice. Whale shark encounters depend on the animal, and the listing notes the fish can be cautious, so proximity in the water is never guaranteed.

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