La Paz: Gray Whale Tour from La Paz — Puerto Chale
Overview
Every January through March, gray whales complete the longest migration of any mammal on earth — from the Arctic to the warm Pacific lagoons of Baja California Sur to give birth. Puerto Chale is one of those lagoons, and The Hook takes small private groups directly into it.
These are not distant whale sightings from a cliff. Puerto Chale is a shallow enclosed lagoon where gray whale mothers bring their calves. Boats operate at close range under strict permits, and curious whales frequently approach the boats. Planet Earth filmed here.
Full-day experience from La Paz with all transport included — no self-driving required. The morning drive passes through massive cardón cactus desert, mangrove-lined bays, and the mountainous coastline of Isla Margarita. Breakfast and lunch are included.
What's included: round-trip private transport from La Paz, breakfast, lunch, all gray whale viewing permits, bilingual guide. Season: January through March only. Limited departures
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Tips for Captain
Meeting and Pickup
Paseo Alvaro Obregon casi esquina 16 de Sepriembre Zona Comercial
Zona Comercial, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Paseo Alvaro Obregon casi esquina 16 de Sepriembre Zona Comercial
Zona Comercial, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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
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Baja California Sur (pass by)
Bahía Almeja
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Puerto Chale
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Private transportation.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Tips for Captain.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the La Paz: Gray Whale Tour from La Paz — Puerto Chale is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for La Paz: Gray Whale Tour from La Paz — Puerto Chale will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Tips for Captain
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
