The 10 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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5.La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Swim with whale sharks and sea lions, visit Balandra Beach, and enjoy lunch on this small-group La Paz snorkeling tour.

“My girlfriend and I went on this tour to see whale sharks and sea lions. To my mistake we showed up a day early, nevertheless the tour operators were amazing and invited us to go that day. We had an amazing experience and really enjoyed seeing the marine life and Balandra bay. It was an incredible experience and they were so flexible and hard working. We had such an amazing experience. Definitely recommended this.”

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6.Snorkel Tour with Whale Shark in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz with Alonso Tours, including gear, snacks, expert guides, small-group care, and practical booking tips.

“This trip was one of the best. David (the instructor) was really good, super mindful for both English and Spanish speakers. He gave personal attention to everyone based on our needs. We saw one of the best whale sharks and a truly wonderful experience. Highly recommend for folks to take this. Very smooth onboarding experience. There were only 5 of us for the experience. Felt very personal and relaxed boar ride.”

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7.Whale sharks and sea lions snorkeling plus Balandra beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Swim with whale sharks and sea lions, then enjoy lunch at Balandra Beach on a small-group La Paz boat tour with MeXplore.

“Amazing excursion, we saw sooo many whale sharks. Karla was our guide and taught us how to experience the whale sharks in a way that respects them. Communication was great, sea lions were adorable and lunch was delicious. I would highly recommend this company!! The small group size was perfect.”

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8.Whale Shark Swimming Adventure: Small Group with Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $208

Review of La Paz whale shark snorkeling with Eco Migrations, covering price, guides, swimming demands, wildlife ethics, timing, and practical tips.

“Everything was great! Erin was very nice and knowledgeable about the whale sharks. We got to swim with one medium sized one and it was certainly a memorable experience.”

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9.Snorkel with Whale Sharks in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Swim with whale sharks near El Mogote in La Paz on a small, conservation-minded tour with gear, guides, and free cancellation.

“The tour operators were extremely communicative and professional. The guide and captain worked together to accommodate the small group with varied swimming abilities. Their passion for conservation shown through the entire experience. Highly recommend this tour operator out of the myriad of available options.”

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10.Experiences with whale sharks in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Review of La Paz whale shark tours, covering price, swimming conditions, guides, timing, safety, gear, value, and booking advice.

“We showed up early to the marina where we were scheduled to leave from and a lady informed us we needed to be at a different marina. She made a call, and they arranged transportation for us to the new meeting point which they had changed that morning. Our scheduled time to leave was 11:30am but our boat did not show up. We were told we would be getting on a boat as soon as one was available. We did not leave until 1pm which was frustrating to wait around for an hour and a half not knowing if we would actually get on a tour. It was also concerning…”

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