La Paz Excursions

A day in La Paz can be spent snorkeling, scuba diving, in search of unique art or visiting the city. Carnival and Holland America have put together nine tours for your consideration.

Your ship will actually berth in the port of Pichilingue, the deep water port for La Paz. Pichilingue is 10 miles, or 16 kms north of La Paz. All of the excursions leave from the Pichilingue docks. If you're doing La Paz on your own, you can get a taxi into town; the fare is around $50 pesos.

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Beach, Snorkel & Sail

Baja Beach Resort Getaway
4 hours

Enjoy a day at a 4-star resort soaking up the sun as you relax by the pool, enjoy walking along the beach, having fun with your friends and family and finish reading that novel you've been neglecting.

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Snorkeling at Los Islotes
6½ hours

Spend an unforgettable day snorkeling with the sea lions at Los Islotes, a marine park in the Sea of Cortez. Bring your camera; you never know when a pod of dolphins will swim by to entertain you!

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Balandra Bay Snorkeling
4½ hours

This excursion offers you the opportunity to snorkel in Balandra Bay and at Gaviota Island, a snorkelers' paradise featuring a wealth of colorful sea life.

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Whale Shark Encounter
3 hours

Encounter the world's largest fish as it swims on the surface of the Bay of La Paz. You'll be given the opportunity to get in the water with this amazing animal, and live to tell your grandchildren about it.

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Nature Lover's Kayak Adventure
2 hours

Encounter a world you won't see anywhere else on the planet. You will take a trip gliding on the Sea of Cortez, through shallow, crystal-clear waters and through a natural mangrove forest.

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City Tour

Historical La Paz City
4 hours

La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur, is the most "Mexican" city on the Baja Peninsula. You'll see the colonial-era sights, and learn how Sea of Cortez black pearls affected the development of the city.

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Cooking Tour

Baja Cuisine and Beach Resort
4 hours

Combine a day at a 4-star beach resort with a cooking lesson that will have you creating some great Baja cuisine. Could there be a better way to spend a few hours in La Paz?

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Cultural Tours

Artisans City Tour
2½ hours

This fascinating tour takes you to La Paz, where you will visit a pottery factory, a weaver's shop and the public market. If you like Mexican folk arts and crafts, don't miss this tour!

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Discover Todos Santos
6½ hours

Todos Santos is an well-recognized art colony on the Baja Peninsula. This excursion will transport you to Baja's Pacific coast, where you'll have lots of time to see the galleries and enjoy a local lunch..

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Eco Tour

El Serpentario Reptile Center & Cactus Nursery
2½ hours

If you're a closet herpetologist or arachnologist, you can't afford to miss this trip. You'll spend a couple of hours observing a large collection of reptiles from all over the world. Don't forget the spiders!

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Scuba Diving

Beginners Scuba Diving
6½ hours

If you've ever had an interest in scuba diving, this excursion gives you the introduction to the sport. Your first dive will be in an area rated in the top five in the world--brilliant planning on your part!

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Certified 2 Tank Dive
6½ hours

If you're a diver, you know all about Los Islotes, ranked one of the top five diving areas in the world. This excursion gives you three hours in clear water in a beautiful setting.

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Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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