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Full Day Gray Whale Watching Experience

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La Paz, Mexico
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On average, this is booked 29 (0) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

We carry out the activity with small groups, this allows each person to obtain the best experience. In addition, each activity is accompanied by a Marine Biologist who will share the most up-to-date and relevant information about whales.
We create a unique activity so you can enjoy every moment to the fullest!!!

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We will meet you at your hotel door, Airbnb or hostel, we will send a message a day early with your pickup schedule and upon arrival so you know we are there ready for the trip!

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Agustin Arriola M. 25
Zona Comercial, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

The experience starts in La Paz, between 6:30 and 8:00 a.m. leaving for Puerto Chale. The trip lasts approximately 2 hours.

Upon arrival, we boarded a panga-type boat and traveled through the mangroves to the viewing area. During the navigation we have the possibility to observe birds, dolphins, and other species of the region.

The sighting has an approximate duration of 2 hours, during which we observe the majestic gray whale in its natural habitat.

WE DO NOT HARASS THE WHALES. We don't chase them, we don't surround or force any encounter. Species protection is a fundamental part of our experience. If a whale decides to approach, we enjoy that unique moment.

Throughout the tour, we have a Marine Biologist/Naturalist guide who shares information about the whales, the ecosystem, and the local fauna.

After the sighting, we returned to the port to enjoy a local meal for approximately 1.30 hours.

Finally, we return to La Paz and leave our visitors at the same pick-up point.

Schedules may vary depending on weather and navigation conditions, please pay close attention to your contact methods a few days before.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • This trip requires certain weather conditions, in case of cancellation another date will be offered or a refund will be generated.
  • There is a minimum number of people to carry out the activity, in case of cancellation another date will be offered or a refund will be generated.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (10)

Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?

A: As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Full Day Gray Whale Watching Experience. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-444935P1

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • This trip requires certain weather conditions, in case of cancellation another date will be offered or a refund will be generated.
  • There is a minimum number of people to carry out the activity, in case of cancellation another date will be offered or a refund will be generated.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

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