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Bahía de Banderas: Private Wild Dolphin Encounter
4.6
10 Ratings
Puerto Vallarta
Immerse yourself in a unique and intimate nature experience as you swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Bahía de Banderas, learning about their natural habitat and interacting with these magnificent creatures up close
Immerse yourself in a unique and intimate nature experience as you swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in Bahía de Banderas, learning about their natural habitat and interacting with these magnificent creatures up close
Duration:
Cancellation:
15 days
Highlights
- Dive into an extraordinary outdoor adventure: swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in their ocean habitat
- Engage with a dolphin family, guided by an experienced marine biologist, gaining insights into Bahía de Banderas’ natural environment
- Craft lasting memories as you gracefully navigate the water amid magnificent dolphins
- Share this remarkable…
- Dive into an extraordinary outdoor adventure: swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in their ocean habitat
- Engage with a dolphin family, guided by an experienced marine biologist, gaining insights into Bahía de Banderas’ natural environment
- Craft lasting memories as you gracefully navigate the water amid magnificent dolphins
- Share this remarkable experience exclusively with your intimate circle of family and friends
What's Included
- Soft drinks, snacks and lunch included
- Snorkeling gear
- Soft drinks, snacks and lunch included
- Snorkeling gear
Additional Information
- We do not feed, hurt or harass the dolphins but instead respect their natural habitat and environment.
- Swimsuit required.
- Please use biodegradable sunscreen.
- If prone to seasickness, consider taking medication and check with your MD.
- Port fee to be paid in cash upon meeting: 40 pesos per person.
- Wheel-chair access limited.
- No pets allowed….
- We do not feed, hurt or harass the dolphins but instead respect their natural habitat and environment.
- Swimsuit required.
- Please use biodegradable sunscreen.
- If prone to seasickness, consider taking medication and check with your MD.
- Port fee to be paid in cash upon meeting: 40 pesos per person.
- Wheel-chair access limited.
- No pets allowed.
- Please be ready 10 minutes before the tour departure.
- No alcoholic beverages will be allowed before the activity takes place.
- 4-7 months pregnant women are welcome.
Location
Condominios Marina Sol
Mástil
Cancellation Policy
15 days or more prior to excursion date: 90% refundable. 2-14 days prior to excursion date-we will accept date changes upon availability but no refunds. 48 hours or less prior to excursion date-no refunds and no changes are accepted. No shows or late arrivals - NO REFUNDS NOR RESCHEDULE.
15 days or more prior to excursion date: 90% refundable. 2-14 days prior to excursion date-we will accept date changes upon availability but no refunds. 48 hours or less prior to excursion date-no refunds and no changes are accepted. No shows or late arrivals - NO REFUNDS NOR RESCHEDULE.
Customer Ratings
4.6
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Stacey
Apr 12, 2022
What a wonderful family experience! Even those that didn’t get in the water said they enjoyed watching the dolphins and listening and learning from Thalia and Angel! Swimming with wild dolphins is like no experience any of us has ever had! AMAZING!!!
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Landy
Apr 23, 2021
Une expérience merveilleuse , merci beacoup Vallarta Natours!
Thalía transmet son amour pour la nature et nous montre comment nous pouvons profiter de la nature avec respect et responsabilité, J'ai bien aimé!
Thalia, je rentre chez moi avec toutes ces images de dauphins, le soleil et la mer de Puerto Vallarta ;)
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Aldo
Apr 23, 2021
Fue una de las mejores experiencias que he tenido en Puerto Vallarta, cualquier duda, nuestra guía Thalía nos la respondió. Nos explicó claramente con era la dinámica y lo que debíamos y no hacer para en primer lugar no molestar los delfines y en segunda para disfrutar la experiencia. Muchas gracias, Vallarta Natours
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Amy
Feb 4, 2020
We had a wonderful trip! We learned so much, got to hear the whale underwater, see them close up and overall was a very enjoyable trip. Lisandro was a wonderful guide even though we missed Thalia. We hope she is feeling better and wish her congratulations again in her pregnancy! It’s so excited we are due the same time! Hope to see you again soon.
Warmly,
Amy (Your Beautiful Beginning)
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Andrea
Jan 9, 2020
Thalia is extremely knowledgable! Our experience was amazing! We chartered the boat for the Dolphin Experience. However, the dolphins were swimming too close to the whales for us to get into the water. But we were able to see numerous whales, dolphins, and a sea turtle. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed this. It was actually our second time with Thalia, and we will absolutely do it again!
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Liz
Jan 6, 2020
A wonderful experience for the whole family! The boat was safe, modern and luxurious; our captain capable and hard working and our guide really seemed to value the dolphin's opinions on whether or not they wanted to swim with us. It was very important to us to support a company who promotes sustainable stewardship of the valuable natural resources in the bay! We wanted to swim and interact with dolphins but not so badly that we would patronize a Dolphinarium (dolphin jail) and in the the end, we did. It was the highlight of our entire trip to PV, highly recommended!
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Colette
Jan 7, 2024
I think disappointed is a better word. We saw no Bottlenose Dolphins, so no swimming. This was not Vallarta Natours fault and they did spend a lot of time viewing whales, which was amazing! They were very knowledgeable and their commentary was great. I would definitely recommend this company and would try again to swim with dolphins!
Also having the private boat all to our own family was extra special!!! Thank you!
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