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Full Day Gray Whale Watching Experience

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La Paz, Mexico

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8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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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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

- Departure La Paz-Puerto Chale between 7 : 40 am - 8 : 00 am (2 hrs approx)
- Panga type boat sighting (2.20 hrs approx)
- Lunch in local restaurant
Return

Welcome to the best whale watching!!, we will leave the city of La Paz to head to one of the most important shelter sites for the gray whale, where in addition to meeting one of the giants of the sea we will also have the opportunity to observe birds and dolphins.

Once we arrive at the port we will board a boat that will take us along the mangrove path until we reach the sighting area where we will stay for two hours watching the gray whale.

It is important to remember that we do NOT harass whales, our work to protect the species has characterized us for years, this makes the trip unique and special!

When you return to port we will offer you food in one of the local restaurants, there we will stay about 11⁄2 hours.

At the end of your food we will board transportation to return to the City of Peace where we will drop you off at the point where we picked you up.

It is important to mention that throughout the time they will have a guide who will provide information.

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

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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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  • Lunch
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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
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