Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour in La Paz
Overview
This experience stands out for offering an authentic and responsible encounter with the whale shark in its natural habitat, guided by certified personnel who prioritize the safety and care of the species.
The tour takes place in comfortable boats with shade and bath, and includes pre-informational talk, full snorkeling equipment and official CONANP permits to access the protected natural area.
During sailing, travelers enjoy food and beverages included on board, allowing for a more relaxed and complete experience.
Operating under the guidelines of SEMARNAT and CONANP ensures a respectful sighting, without altering the behavior of the whale shark, offering a well organized, conscious and memorable activity in the Sea of Cortez.
What's Included
- Lunch Sweet cookies Fresh fruit Seasonal sandwiches Punta Baja style (Tuna and ham salad with gouda cheese and fresh vegetables).
- Alcoholic beverages Beers
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Full snorkeling equipment (mask, viewfinder and fins)
Meeting Location
Paseo Álvaro Obregón 220
Malecón, Zona Central, 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.
What To Expect
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-176187P6
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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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- Lunch. Sweet cookies Fresh fruit Seasonal sandwiches Punta Baja style (Tuna and ham salad with gouda cheese and fresh vegetables).
- Alcoholic beverages. Beers.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Full snorkeling equipment (mask, viewfinder and fins).
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 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour in La Paz is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour in La Paz 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
- LunchSweet cookies Fresh fruit Seasonal sandwiches Punta Baja style (Tuna and ham salad with gouda cheese and fresh vegetables).
- Alcoholic beveragesBeers
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Full snorkeling equipment (mask, viewfinder and fins)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
