The 4 Whale Shark Swims in La Paz That Earn Their Price

1.Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190Our pick

Swim with whale sharks in La Paz on a small-group tour led by a marine biologist, with gear, snacks, permits, insurance, and photos included.

“I had never done a whale shark swim and was a little nervous about the experience, but after my outing with Michelle and Danny, I can safely say I will certainly go again and would feel confident going with Mexplore. Very knowledgeable, fun, and savvy tour guide professional marine biologist PhD and experienced captain Danny successfully located three whale sharks for us to swim after a 45 minute boat ride. The group was provided with very thorough instructions and safety guidelines on the ride, so we didn’t lose any time with the sharks. Mexplore also provided very quality clean wet suits, snorkels, and fins. I was very happy not to…”

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2.Intimate Eco-Friendly Whale Shark Encounter – Premium Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $268

Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz on a small-group eco tour with premium gear, snacks, photos, and more time in the water.

“This was a truly amazing experience!! Katya was great to work with. She reached out to us a few days before our tour to let us know there were high winds forecasted and got us rescheduled to a different day. Anna was a wonderful guide, she made sure everyone had a positive experience! She and the captain were very friendly, knowledgeable, and safe. They ensured the whale shark was not disturbed while we enjoyed swimming with it. Anna took great photos and videos that we will treasure! There were 6 people on our tour, and each couple got to swim three times. This was the highlight of our trip to…”

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3.Whale Shark Swim Adventure in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110Best value

Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz with a small group, gear, snacks, and expert guides, while allowing extra time for conservation delays.

“Absolute highlight of any adventure. Such a thrill to swim with these enormous sharks. Loved every moment. Well run operation, like clockwork. Kudos to Elise and the captain who were hospitable, friendly and very professional. Other boats around us were not as well equipped. We were grateful for wetsuits and quality mask snorkel and goggles, and on board toilet.”

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4.Whale Shark Adventure with a Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Swim with whale sharks in La Paz beside a marine biologist, with small groups, gear, snacks, and careful wildlife rules.

“It was so fantastic! The guide was super conscientious and careful and her directions were very clear and helpful. It was a delightful excursion from start to finish.”

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