Loreto Sea and Land Tours

Destination: Mexico

Fco. I. Madero S/N, Centro, 23880 Loreto, B.C.S., Mexico | Pricing Varies

Loreto sea and land tours Quick Pitch

Loreto Sea and Land Tours offers guests some of the best day tours in Loreto. Small and locally-owned, the tour company boasts over ten years of experience, specializing in tour activities in the Loreto National Marine Park and Sierra de la Giganta. Loreto Sea and Land Tours is sure to offer everything you might need as you explore Loreto. 

Why You'll Like Loreto sea and land tours

• Offers the best day tours in Loreto, Mexico
• One-stop shop for all your tour and transport needs, with all-inclusive tour packages
• Wide array of tours available. Visit caves, hike, ride a horse, and more.
• Tours and staff emphasize safety and excellent service.
• Large fleet of spacious boats, perfectly designed for day tours, dive tours, and sportfishing trips.

sea tours

Prices Vary Per Tour

Sea of cortez dive tour

Diving from Loreto Baja California Sur is some of the best diving in the Sea of Cortez and maybe even the world.  Dive with giant round rays, huge schools of fish, a beautiful abundance of nudibranchs, turtles, tropical fish, and a variety of landscapes.  With over 40 dive sites spread out over 3 islands all within 1 hour of Loreto Baja California Sur, the sky's the limit!  Our dive masters and our dive captains have over 20 years of experience exploring these waters.  Based on ocean conditions and your personal experience they can choose the sites that best suits you.  PADI courses and refreshers are also offered. We have large boats designed for large family groups or dive clubs. Smaller dive boats for private tours are also offered.

Sample Itinerary

Basic estimate of the tour times. If looking windy, the tour may start later. If traveling to a remote site, it may be a longer day on the water.

• 9:00 AM - Loreto Marina
• 9-9:30 AM- Travel to Dive Site
• Travel North towards Island looking for dolphins, Mantas, etc. along the way
• 10:00-11:00 AM - Dive #1
• 11:00 AM-12:00 PM - Surface Interval and Lunch
• 12:00-1:00 PM - Dive #2
• 1:00-1:45 PM - Return to Loreto

Trip Summary

• From $115/person
• Season: Year-round
• Trip Schedule: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Equipment provided
• Experienced guides and captains
• PADI courses available
• Safety first! All of our boats are fully equipped with: life jackets, radios, emergency beacons, New 4 stroke motors, and Oxygen kits onboard. 

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coronados island TOUR

The Coronado Island tour is a “must-do” for anyone visiting Loreto. In just twenty-five minutes from the Loreto Mariana, you’ll be swimming with the Sea Lions, exploring bird rookeries, and searching for dolphins. Snorkeling from the boat is a wonderful way to observe the marine life below. After touring the island we make a picnic stop at the lovely white sandy beaches for more exploration. In the cooler months stroll inland to explore the fascinating dune habitat. Public shade palapas and a “rustic” bathroom facility are available on this island. Have you already been to Isla Coronados and want to see more of the Marine Park? Contact us to arrange for day tours to either Isla Danzante or Isla Carmen. Both islands are unique and well worth the visit.

Sample Itinerary

This is a rough estimate of the tour times. Start and end times can easily be adjusted.

• 9:00 AM - Loreto Marina
• Meet at Whale Shark Statue and from there to your boat and captain.
• 9-9:30 AM- Travel to Island
• Travel North towards Island looking for dolphins, Mantas, etc. along the way
• 9:30-11:30 AM-Sightseeing and Snorkeling
• Travel around Island viewing bird roost, Osprey Nest, Sea Lion Colonies. Snorkeling along the way when folks would like to.
• 11:30-1:30 PM Enjoy "La Playa" (the Beach)
• Visit white sandy beaches for lunch, exploration, and snorkeling. In winter months this is a wonderful time to hike inland on the islands interpretive trails.
• 1:30-2:30pm
• Head back to Loreto when folks would like to leave. (P.S. If you do stay for an extended time please don’t forget to tip the captain extra.

TRIP SUMMARY

• From $65/person
• Season: Year-round
• Trip Schedule: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Wildlife viewing
• Snorkeling gear included
• Picnic lunch
• Safety first! All of our boats are fully equipped with: llife jackets, radios, emergency beacons, New 4 stroke motors, a professional captain.

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blue whale watching tour

Whale-watching tours from Loreto are a world-class experience. Calm (hopefully) seas, small intimate boats, and all around the sound of these giants breathing. Every Spring the Loreto National Marine Park is host to Blue Whales, the largest creatures on earth. We also see Fin Whales, Humpbacks, dolphins, mantas, and other wildlife on this tour. We provide our tours on traditional Mexican pangas with new motors, radios, shade, and dry storage. Boats hold anywhere from 6 to 13 folks. 

Trip Itinerary

Tours begin early to take advantage of low light angles (easier-to-see spouts) and smooth water. We can adjust start times but earlier is better. If you are coming by rental car we can meet you at the API building at Puerto Escondido, If you require a ride, no worries we meet here in Loreto to head South to our launch site.

• 7:00 AM Meet in Loreto
• If you do not have a rental car and would like a ride down to our launching area, we meet at 7 AM at our office to travel down South (don’t worry! The ride back provided as well).
• 7:30 AM -Meet at Puerto Escondido
• If you have a rental car, we meet you at the API building of Puerto Escondido. We can provide directions for the meeting point.
• 7:30-8:00 AM- Travel to the observation area
• Travel to area where the whales have settled for the season. We’ll also be looking for dolphins, birds, and turtles along the way.
• 8:00-12:30 PM- Whale Watching
• Observing dolphins, Fin Whales, Mantas, Humpback Whales, and Blues.
• 1 PM- Lunch
• IF we are near a beach on any of the islands on route to the whales, we can stop here for lunch and exploration. This is not required. If folks would like the entirety of their trip dedicated to whale watching, of course, we can do so.
• 1:30 PM
• Head back when folks would like to leave. (P.S. If you do stay for an extended time please don’t forget to tip the captain extra.

TRIP SUMMARY

• From $90-100/person
• Season: February 5 - March 5
• Trip Schedule: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Wildlife viewing
• Picnic lunch
• Logistics: There are various options for this tour. 1. Is to meet us in Loreto to be transported down South, 2. Meet us by rental car at our launch location, 3. Beach pick up if you are staying at Villas del Palmar.
• Safety first! Each boat is equipped with: life jackets, radios, emergency beacons, New 4 stroke motors, professional captain.

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land tours

Prices Vary Per Tour

horseback trail rides

Join a classic horseback trail ride near Loreto.  With three wonderful rides to choose from, this is a great way to see the desert landscape. Ride the same trails and arroyos that the original California Vaqueros were riding over 200 years ago. You will also learn about the natural history of the area as well.  Choose from our Mountain, Beach, or Arroyo rides. All experience levels are welcome.

TRIP SUMMARY

• From $65/person
• Season: October - May
• Trip Duration: 3 hrs
• Tour includes: transport to the trailhead, 3-hr horseback tour, water, snacks

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san Javier mission and desert tour

Our San Javier Mission, rancho, and desert tour is a wonderful day tour to take from Loreto. It includes stops at points of interest, a delicious lunch of regional cuisine, and an insightful tour of not only the mission but the surrounding orchards and farms as well. This is an experience that is certainly best experienced with an insider's knowledge. On this tour, you travel back in time for a wonderful adventure. Viggé Biaundó is the native name for this small valley oasis in the Sierra de la Giganta (Mountains of giant women) wherein in 1699 Father Francisco Maria Piccolo first established the site. Mission San Javier is the best preserved of all the Missions in the Californias.  The first time I went up to San Javier we stopped to take pictures of the views, visited the Mision, walked around town a little, and came back. My second trip was on a tour. I could not believe all the amazing things I learned about the desert, the history of the area, the local Rancheros, and of course the Mision. This tour shows you such a special and unique part of the world you really, really should take a guided tour.

Trip Itinerary

This is a rough estimate of tour times. Start and end times can easily be adjusted. If your tour is in the hotter months, we are more than happy to start early. Cruisers may need a later start due to tender schedules. No worries.

• 8:30 AM
• Meet at Sea and Land office location or local hotel as previously arranged.
• 8:45 AM-11:30 PM Desert and Rancho Tour
• Travel inland into the Sierra de La Giganta Mountains. We Make various stops along the way for wildlife, views, and ranchos.
• 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Mission and Orchard Tour
• Tour the Mision of San Javier as well as the surrounding grounds and orchards.
• 1:00 PM- 1:30 PM Lunch
• Enjoy a lovely lunch of regional cuisine grown in the surrounding valley.
• 1:30-2:00 PM Return
• Head back to Loreto. Siesta in the van.

TRIP SUMMARY

• From $75/person
• Season: Year-round
• Trip Schedule: 8:30 - 2:00 PM
• Natural history tour
• Cultural history tour
• All-inclusive tour: includes transport from Loreto, an English-speaking guide, lunch at a local restaurant.

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cave painting tour and desert hike

Join us on a day hike to see the cave paintings of "La Pinguica"(also known as "Canipole") just 1 1/2 hours North of Loreto. There you will see some wonderful examples of petroglyphs (rock carvings), and pictographs (cave paintings). Not only is this a great trip for seeing examples of Baja's rock art, but it's also a great opportunity for learning about the local plants and wildlife. Our experienced local guides have many years leading tours in this area and are a wealth of information about flora, fauna, history, etc. For anyone who would like to see the rock art of Baja but does not have time to do a multi-day mule trip, our cave paintings day hike is for you!

Trip Itinerary

Start and end times are adjusted seasonally. If your tour is in the hotter months, we leave closer to 6:30 am early. If your tour is during the winter months we leave at 8 AM.

• 7:30 AM
• Meet at Sea and Land office location or local hotel as previously arranged.
• 7:45-9:15 Travel North
• Travel North an hour on the highway, half hour dirt road to trailhead.
• 9:15-10:45
• Hike flat, dry river bed to site. Stopping along the way for wildlife viewing and plant ID
• 10:45 AM- 11:30 PM Visit Site
• Stop at cave paintings for pictures (sin flash), interpretation, and exploration
• 11:30-1:30 Lunch and Return
• Fresh traditional Mexican lunch, burritos, veggies, fruit. Hike back to the vehicle.
• 1:30-3:00 PM Drive back to Loreto

TRIP SUMMARY

• From $85/person
• Season: Year-round
• Trip Schedule: 7:30 - 2:00 PM
• Natural history
• Cultural history
• All-inclusive tour: includes transport from Loreto, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and drinks.
• Hiking Conditions: The hike is roughly 2.25 miles in each direction Part of the hike is on a narrow trail and the other part requires walking the flat gravel dry creek bed. This is not a good hike for folks with bad knees or week ankles.

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additional tours and rentals

Birdwatching Tours

Loreto is an amazing place for birdwatching. Many we see on our trips and it's part of the tour, however, if you would like to do a focused bird watching tour, that can be arranged as well.

Multi-Day Mule Tours

We offer both 3-day and 6-day tours by mule to see the amazing rock art of the Sierra de San Francisco. Visit some of the best displays in all of Baja California Sur, ride in a beautiful country and get to know the local folks who are working to share their cultural history and preserve these amazing sites.

Hiking Tours

Need to hike off some tacos? While the Loreto area doesn't offer a lot of what we would call "hiking trails", there are still lots of interesting oases and beautiful canyons we can show you. Let us know how long or far you'd like to go and we'll make it happen.

Bicycle Rentals

If you are staying near downtown Loreto you'll see that there's not really any reason to have a car. Most amenities are all very centrally located. However, bikes are more fun than walking (fact). We have a variety of cruisers available for the afternoon, full-day, or weekly rentals. Discounts for folks doing activities with us or multi-day rentals.

Kayak/SUP Tours and Rentals

We offer a variety of kayaking or Stand Up Paddle Board trips and rentals for guests of all levels. Year-round we can set you up with Sit On Top kayaks or SUPs from the shore or in addition to an island tour. Oct-April we can make arrangements for rentals or tours in traditional boats.

Custom Tours

Do you have a special day in mind? Are you here for a week and would like to plan a series of tours? Are you traveling with a large group and would like to make arrangements for them? Please feel free to get in touch. We also have years of experience working with numerous travel agencies, group tour companies, film crews, and scientific research teams, and photo journalists.

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Other Packages & Services

Loreto Sea and Land Tours also provides transport services for its guests from Loreto Baja California throughout the Baja. With its central location and International airport (LTO), Loreto is a great base camp to begin your Baja Adventure. Daily transfers are run from the Loreto Airport to Villas del Palmar (35km), Loreto Bay, Nopolo area (9 km), or into town (3km). During the Grey Whale season, transports are also provided to San Ignacio Lagoon or Puerto San Carlos.

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