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Whale Shark Adventure with Marine Biologists
4.8
28 Ratings
La Paz
Embark on an exclusive small group tour in La Paz to swim with whale sharks. Expert guides, intimate experiences, and a commitment to the environment await you.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 5JPF+MP La Paz - We meet up at our shop at 11:00 am to gear up, then we take a short boat ride to the Whale Shark Protected Area, and start looking for the tell-tale signs of an animal swimming nearby. You will receive an introduction to the natural history of the sharks, and instructions for the experience at hand. It is a memorable experience to see the size and grace of these animals moving through the water as you swim alongside them.
NOTE: We will wait 15 minutes before being forced to cancel the outing for the tardy party. There will be no refund in case of no show. Please arrive punctually.
What's Included
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- 2-3 mm full wetsuit
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Towel and biodegradable sunblock.
Additional Information
We are marine biologists and we have a passion for our community and our environment, and are deeply committed to creating a wonderful experience for you and your loved ones. We realize you are entrusting us with one of your most valuable and scarce resources, your travel and vacation time, and we take that responsibility very seriously.
- Whale sharks are fascinating animals, and we are excited to share everything we know about them.
- Relax far from the crowds with our small group sizes, and wonder at the Nature of Baja with our expert naturalist guides.
- Forget the hassle of trip planning, book the adventure of a lifetime, and secure your spot to swim with whale sharks.
- Unwind as you reconnect with Nature, and bring the whole family together on our well organized, comfortable trips.
- We love being outdoors as much as you do, let’s share a day of wildlife and adventure travel.
- Booking maximum 10 travelers
Location
Mutualismo 342
Mutualismo
A un costado de CORE, Centro de Ortopedia y Rehabilitación, Mutualismo esquina Nicolas Bravo a, Zona Comercial, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(28 Ratings)
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Liliana_r
Apr 29, 2024
Highly recommend to see whale sharks - Erin is amazing. The trip is well organized, the company knows exactly how to position you to get the most time with the amazing whale sharks. They are also very knowledgeable! Would recommend it, I’ve been 2x with this company and they are great!
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B8012dyjasonn
Apr 28, 2024
Unforgettable experience swimming with Whale Sharks - This was the highlight of my trip to La Paz. Erin and our crew found 4 whale sharks almost immediately once we arrived in the sanctuary area. They did a tremendous job explaining to us all the rules and ensuring we were safe and also respectful to the whale sharks. It was incredible swimming alongside these majestic fish and it's something I will never forget. Thanks for ensuring we all had a great time and helping document the experience!
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Nicholas_p
Apr 28, 2024
Experience of a lifetime - Erin & Tomas at Eco Migrations were awesome.
Took us through step-by-step from putting on a wetsuit, how to properly jump out of boat, changing my
mouthpiece/snorkel because I had a couple gulps of sea-water! Boat guides helped us in and out of water and we had a solid 25-30 minutes dive with the most beautiful majestic whale shark. If we could’ve hung out with him longer we would’ve!
Bucket list dive with whale shark… CHECK!
Thank you Tomas & Erin!
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Andrea_c
Apr 16, 2024
Amazing Whale Sharks! - This was an awesome tour. The crew was knowledgeable and found the whale sharks without any problems. This was the most amazing natural experience to swim with these gentle giants, a must on everyone’s bucket list.
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Noemi_s
Apr 15, 2024
BOOK WITH THESE GUYS! - Absolutely recommend doing this tour with this company! Thomas was our guide and he was amazing. Super knowledgeable about whale sharks and very respectful of them. Incredibly patient with my family and I. We weren't the fastest swimmers but Thomas and the crew made sure we were able to swim with the whale shark multiple times. It was an exhausting but absolutely amazing experience. (Bring your own water) 10/10. Book with these guys!
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Sunshine303533
Apr 14, 2024
Great end-of-season whale shark experience - We took this tour late in the season, and while there were fewer whale sharks in the bay, we were still able to find a whale shark and swim alongside it! The experience was amazing - Tomas is a knowledgeable and friendly marine biologist who explained all about the whale shark sanctuary. JJ and Martin crewed the boat and ensured we were safe and comfortable even with some strong swells and currents that day. The equipment and wet suits were in good condition. We enjoyed every minute of our whale shark experience and would take another tour with Eco Migrations next time we're in La Paz.
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Grahamlm7710wd
Apr 14, 2024
Best Whale Shark Tour Company, La Paz BCS - This was an awesome tour. I can't imagine a better tour company to go with. The owner and guide, JJ and Thomas, are family and both marine biologists, the boat captain was singing all the time.
Water was murky but that is jus a matter of luck.
This company goes out even if they don't have a full boat, many won't go unless they are full and too many people makes for a poor tour.
I can't say enough.
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729jamip
Apr 6, 2024
Love it, highly recommend!! - The crew was seriously fabulous! We had brought our 7 year old who was pretty nervous about getting in the water, but the crew did pretty much everything that they could to support her (pulling us up close, helping her into the water). She was so glad she did it. It was really one of those truly amazing experiences for our family to have together and would 110% recommend it for anyone else, even those traveling with children!
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Vacation16466576706
Mar 29, 2024
Incredible Experience! - My family did the whale shark and sea lion excursion. Snorkeling so close to such amazing animals was an incredible experience! The tour guide and crew were friendly, personable, professional, and knowledgeable about marine life. It also helped that they were fluent in both Spanish and English. The boat ride to Isla EspÃritu Santo and back was a bit rough, so I would recommend taking motion sickness medication ahead of time.
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John_d
Mar 24, 2024
Great experience - Tomas, JJ and Mathias provided our group with an excellent whale shark experience. Very knowledgeable and engaging. They made sure everyone had a safe and memorable trip.
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