Dolphin Watching Tour
Overview
Did you know that dolphins sleep with one eye open? Come with us and discover more curious facts about these mammals and many other marine species too!
Experience the amazing sensation of swimming* and dolphin watching in Puerto Escondido! We will encounter an extraordinary eco-system with abundant marine wildlife. Sea turtles, mobula rays, flying fish, a variety of sea birds and many other magnificent marine animals abound. Don’t forget your swimsuit and cameras to enjoy this amazing experience!
*Swimming is not always possible for a variety of reasons. Your captain will decide whether or not it is safe to swim during the tour.
What's Included
- Boat with shade
- Life vest
- Hotel pickup
- Local guide
- If you are at a 15 minute range cost will be $15 USD ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION
- If you are 30 minutes away extra cost of $40 USD will be charged for Round Trip transportation.
Meeting and Pickup
We include pick up location anywhere in Puerto Escondido as long you are in a 3.5 km range. If you are further extra cost will be added for pick up.
What To Expect
Another must-do experience in Puerto Escondido, this 3-hour tour takes you to see incredible dolphins swimming and playing in their natural habitat. You will find an extraordinary and varied marine ecosystem that include dolphins, seabirds, sea turtles, mobula rays and flying fish. If we are lucky, we can even expect humpback whales between November and March!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Dress code is casual. Swimsuit, hat, and sunglasses are recommended.
- Infant seats only available on request
- Sunscreen and insect repellent recommended
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-31331P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Dolphin Watching Tour. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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 (CST).
- Boat with shade.
- Life vest.
- Hotel pickup.
- Local guide.
- If you are at a 15 minute range cost will be $15 USD ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION.
- If you are 30 minutes away extra cost of $40 USD will be charged for Round Trip transportation.
The 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 Dolphin Watching Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dolphin Watching Tour 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
- Boat with shade
- Life vest
- Hotel pickup
- Local guide
- If you are at a 15 minute range cost will be $15 USD ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION
- If you are 30 minutes away extra cost of $40 USD will be charged for Round Trip transportation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Dress code is casual. Swimsuit, hat, and sunglasses are recommended.
- Infant seats only available on request
- Sunscreen and insect repellent recommended
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
