A La Paz tour package is not complete without visiting the island of Holy Spirit or Espiritu Santo Island. This unique island situated in the sea of Cortez carries tremendous amount of importance in terms of tourism value. This geologically diverse islet is 31km away from the Southern tip of La Paz and will take about 30-40 minutes sea travel to reach. Espiritu Island is not all alone as it is with in close proximity of sister Island Partida. Both these islands are made from volcanic activities thus are formed by volcanic ash and lava. Here you can see hundreds of bird species that are unique to the area only. On the way to the Espiritu Santo Island tours you can come across sea lions groups with whom you can spend some time snorkeling or underwater swimming using scuba gear.
Splendid day trip to Espiritu Santo
Since the island is nearby a day trip will be sufficient for you to see what you have come to see and enjoy what you have found. A Day trip Espiritu Santo Island is possible by booking a berth with luxury yacht that makes the espiritu island tour every day. The yacht or catamaran is well equipped to undertake the sea travel and it offers 5-star luxury features to passengers. You will get onboard seating arrangement on the deck with cushions, pillows, chairs and nets. You will also get limitless sodas and beers and also your choice liquor from the onboard open bar. You can lounge on the deck and watch whales and other similar species go by. There are however designated areas where you will come across rare sea mammals like the sea lions, that are numbered and becoming extinct in other parts of the world. Here at Sea of Cortez you can swim with sea lions and the chartered yacht will provide you with diving gears such as wet suits, snorkel equipment, kayak, dinghy, scuba diving gear, paddle boards etc. you will also get assistance from your host on how to use those equipment and how to snorkel with sea lions and whale sharks.
Amazing sights of gigantic whale sharks
The yacht you have hired for the trip will provide onboard snacks, drinks, freshly cooked food by chef, etc. the island has many islets that form beautifully formed beaches where you can relax. You can kayak or swim, take a dinghy and sail around the bay, or stroll along the various beaches that are situated close to each other. This is going to be a fantastic beach tour that will amaze you with its diverse geological ecosystem where you can meet whale sharks measuring as long as 10-20 meters and weighing several tons. You will have to book your Espiritu Santo island tour early so you don’t have to rush around at the last moment for booking a yacht or catamaran.
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