Reduced group Whale Shark tour

La Paz, Mexico

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Snorkel with whale sharks on a small-group tour that maximizes your time in the water. Since every boat is limited to just six snorkelers, you’ll get a more personal experience than a larger-group outing. It also means a smaller ratio of guests to tour leaders; that allows the guide to capture more of the photos and video footage that are included in the tour price.

Enjoy more time in the water than larger snorkeling tours
Use provided snorkel, fins, and wetsuit to spot whale sharks underwater
Included snacks and drinks keep you energized for swimming
Stay safe with provided biodegradable sunscreen

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Soda/Pop
Snacks
Bottled water
Biodegradable Sunscreen SPF 50

Transport from hotel
Towel
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Miguel L. de Legaspy SN-S THE DOCK CAFE, Zona Central, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Our boats depart from MARINA LA PAZ, Topete 3040 (corner Legaspy). Is a small marina, our guides will be waiting for you near the main entrance. All tour operators meet there, near the boat ramp. If you arrive too early you can enjoy a drink in THE DOCK CAFE located nearby.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

Infants not allowed
Weight limit 260 lbs
Age restriction: minimum 5 years old, maximum 80 years old
Restricted guests with cardiac history
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Michael_H

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 La Paz!

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Wildlife at its best

Sinja_H, Mar 2024

Amazing tour with our very knowledgable guide Ana. We got lots of information about the whalesharks and protecting the wildlife is for Ana definetely a matter of heart! Book a small group tour, you will have much more of it! It is worth the money! Thank you also for the fantastic pics/videos!

Fantastic, highly...

Oriol_N, Dec 2023

Fantastic, highly recommended! It was incredible. One of the most wonderful experiences in my life, go and do it, titans!

Incredible, so fun, and totally worth it!!!

Rick_H, Nov 2023

Great staff and amazing Sharks. Do this tour. You won’t regret it. Katlin was an amazing guide who knew her sharks and answered all our questions. If you are cruising, do this trip!!!!

Amazing!!!

Michael_H, Apr 2023

A Christmas present they loved!

pam_p, Dec 2022

Got this as part of our sons Christmas present. They are 26 and 30 and loved every minute of it. was great having only 6 in the boat as you got more time with the whale sharks. They saw about 10 or so and had their go-pro but the guide got some great shots and sent to them. Everyone was super kind and helpful. Highly recommend.

Excellent experience for...

charlene_k, Dec 2022

Excellent experience for all ages. My family loved it, fantastic and knowledge team. Highly recommend it!

What dreams are made of!

Josephine_A, Mar 2022

This was an incredible tour with a fantastic host Katrin! The boat ride is quick and we found a whale shark right away. It was about 15ft and we kind of just keep following it with the boat and then when we’re close enough we take turns jumping out and swimming with it. Everyone wore wetsuits because the water is very cold but we didn’t have to wear lifejackets which is always appreciated. It was windy and the waves were kind of big so it was a workout! The big fish can swim pretty fast and your just keeping up with it. Katrin took incredible photos and videos for everyone. Unfortunately we didn’t see really big ones or multiple but everyone got to swim with it many times until we were tired. There was also nice snacks and drinks. Beautiful day!

Not to be missed!

LuisAndres_M, Mar 2021

Such an awesome experience! we were 3 on the boat, perfect weather, we saw some dolphins and could approach them, but the best was yet to come, with the whale sharks. Swimming next to them was unbeliavable, and our guide was super awesome and knowledgeable. I loved every second of it!