Loreto Private Tours: Islands, Snorkeling and ATV

Choosing Loreto private tours

Loreto private tours solve a specific choice of place as well as group size: an island boat can start in Danzante Bay rather than at Loreto's town marina, while a private ATV outing starts in town. The two island options offer snorkeling with your own party; the land option gives you a different way to explore. Compare the departure and what is included before choosing the experience that fits your plans.

Prices cited here are from November 2026. The boat prices are for the whole group up to the stated limit, while the ATV price is per person. A group price becomes easier to compare when divided among the people travelling together, but the amount paid for the boat remains the listed group price.

Six hours of private snorkeling

The other private boat picks guests up at the beach in front of the hotel in Danzante Bay. It lasts six hours and includes snorkeling equipment, lunch, bottled water and soft drinks. Its listed price is 491.29 USD for a group of up to six. At full capacity that works out to about 81.88 USD per person. The boat pickup is from the beach; it is not a ground transfer from the airport or the town centre.

This longer option can suit a group that wants an exclusive snorkeling day and can reach the stated beach. The four hour Danzante and Carmen excursion has a separately specified captain, beach furnishings and equipment list, while the six hour offer has its own shorter list of inclusions. Comparing those lists is more useful than assuming identical services simply because both are private boats.

For either island day, weather and access conditions influence the actual stops. Visitors to the national park must acquire and wear a wristband. A wristband is not unrestricted permission to land on every beach or enter island interiors. Take rubbish away, leave pets and introduced plants off the islands, and give marine wildlife space.

Private ATV outing from Loreto

The private ATV experience starts at the corner of Calle Davis and Eduardo Estrada in Loreto and lasts three hours. The listed inclusions are the ATV, helmet, goggles, gloves and beverages. The price is 125.55 USD per person; the record does not specify a group capacity. Helmet and goggles must be worn.

Choose this option when you want a land activity rather than a boat day. It has a town start, so the logistics differ from a southern bay departure. The equipment list is also distinct: protective gear and the vehicle are central to this outing, while snorkeling equipment and a beach picnic belong to the boat experiences.

For a historic land journey instead, the San Javier mission guide describes the mountain village and its eighteenth-century church. A tour with private transportation is not necessarily an exclusive private tour; the distinction matters when comparing the arrangements.

Private or shared in Baja California Sur?

The full group calculations show why the number of travellers matters. Four people on the 599 USD boat pay the equivalent of 149.75 USD each; six on the 491.29 USD boat share the equivalent of about 81.88 USD each. Smaller parties still pay the stated group price. These calculations do not change the prices displayed on the booking cards.

A shared Coronado excursion from the town marina is listed at 122.82 USD per person and includes snorkeling equipment, lunch and protected area entry. For a solo traveller, paying one person price can make more sense than reserving an entire private boat. The shared route and inclusions differ, so the comparison is a choice of departure, island and services as well as price.

For more options see the excursions overview and boat trip guide. If water activities are your priority, our snorkeling guide covers equipment and conditions. These pages also help you set aside a separate day for a mission or seasonal whale trip.