Mexico · WHALE WATCHING IN LA PAZ
The 14 best whale watching in La Paz you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of Los Cabos whale watching by fast zodiac, with hydrophones, humpbacks, the famous Arch, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The whale watching was AMAZING! Great people at Cabo Adventures. Especially Jerry our guide and his crew. Super informative and lots of WHALES! Don’t hesitate to book this, it’s some of the most fun you’ll have in Cabo!”
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…”
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…”
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.”
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.”
Review of La Ventana’s 5-hour ocean safari, with mobula rays, dolphins, whales, possible orcas, lunch, snorkeling, and practical booking advice.
“I loved this excursion! Our guide, Juan, knows his stuff. Above all, they prioritized the safety of the animals. Super respectful, experienced, & ridiculously good at spotting whales.”
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.”
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.”
Review of La Paz’s gray whale tour to Puerto Chale, with transport, boat sightings, lunch, costs, timing, tips, and booking advice.
“Great tour, great time. We saw lots of whales and were close to a few of them. Pamela was a great guide, was helpful when my wife became sick and we had to cancel, rescheduling us on a new discounted tour. We would have hated to miss this experience. We had a nice lunch as well. Many thanks.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Review of La Paz gray whale watching with a marine biologist, three-hour boat trip, seafood lunch, small groups, costs, tips, and logistics.
“Valentina was a tremendous source of knowledge for our whale watching experience and education. We were able to see countless gray whales involved in different behaviors and settings. It was a fabulous trip with safe drivers and boat captains.”
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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