Scuba diving tour in La Paz, Sea lion & Whale shark Combo
NOVEMBER and EARLY DECEMBER are optimal months for this activity because of the arrival of spring north-winds. We recommend checking with the Dive Center in November to see if the whale sharks have arrived.
Take the opportunity to dive in La Paz with our preferred dive center. If you are a certified diver we can offer you the opportunity to dive with the sea lions in the morning, followed by a swim with the whale sharks after lunch – or vice versa depending on when we are allocated our queue position.
Consider coming for a refresher dive, or pool session, with us in Cabo San Lucas if you haven’t been diving in a while.
We recommend this tour in early winter when clearer conditions make exploring the dive site worthwhile. In Jan – April, there is lower visibility and wind can make it difficult to travel to the colony. Ask us about the 2 tank dive trips to the large ‘Los Islotes’ Sea Lion colony too!
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Tour Outlines
Tour is conducted through a 3rd party dive center
What's inclued
- Dive Guide
- Shared boat
- Private Transportation from Cabo San Lucas
- Lunch, Snack & Refreshments
- Dive Equipment
- Weights & Tanks
Schedule
Leave Cabo San Lucas 5am
Arrive La Paz 7am
7 hour boat trip
Return to the sea front 3pm
Return to Los Cabos 6pm.
Departure
With CPG transportation services from Cabo San Lucas
(San Jose pick up available for extra cost)
Duration
12 hour
Price & Booking
La Paz Sea lion & Whale shark
Price in USD | Cash discount available1 - 2 People
$ 995 USD Complete Price
Includes: transportation vehicle with snacks and refreshments, dive guide in La Paz, 28ft panga, expert boat crew and official whale shark guide. 1 Tank at the sea lion colony and a whale shark swim.
Equipment included.
Pick-ups include as far east as The Cape hotel, Cabo Centro, Pacific side and Todos Santos.
Pick-ups further east incur a cost and earlier pick-up time
1 - 4 People
$ 1550 USD Complete Price
Includes: transportation vehicle with snacks and refreshments, dive guide in La Paz, 28ft panga, expert boat crew and official whale shark guide. 1 Tank at the sea lion colony and a whale shark swim.
Equipment included.
Pick-ups include as far east as The Cape hotel, Cabo Centro, Pacific side and Todos Santos.
Pick-ups further east incur a cost and earlier pick-up time
5% discounts available on balance payments. Contact us to leave a deposit
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Hotel pick ups :
Hotel pick ups include all hotels in the Cabo San Lucas area up to Hacienda Encantada and all those on the Pacific side.
If you are coming from the Corridor or San Jose del Cabo please meet at the tour center by 6am or we can pick you up $30USD each way.
Included Lunch :
If you have allergies we can request an alternative – just let us know!
- Dive with Sea Lions in Baja California Sur
Scuba diving with sea lions is possible across the south of the peninsula at most tourist hotspots: from Cabo San Lucas, to Cabo Pulmo National Park and in La Paz. The sea lions of La Paz are more playful and are home to more females and pups.
There are 2 large sea lion colonies in La Paz: the largest (Los Islotes) and the secondary colony of San Rafaelito. Which will be visited depends on the wind, but we always attempt to take you to the larger one.
Aside from the sea lions, both colonies have soft corals and tropical fish making a shallow dive an enjoyable addition to the regular whale shark tour.
La Paz to Cabo San Lucas
The state capital of La Paz is an easy 2-hour drive from Cabo San Lucas. Highway 19 takes you through the arable farm and fishing village of Pescadero and then bypasses Todos Santos; a town with a rich culture in architecture, arts, and mining.
Following Todos Santos we stop for homemade burritos and coffee at a charming roadside cafe, just after the sun has risen. This has accidentally become one of the tour highlights in actual fact! Unfortunately, we cannot stay long. We always try to arrive at the La Paz seafront or ‘Melacon’ by 8.30 am to guarantee a good place in the whaleshark queue which can sometimes be longer in the busier holiday seasons. But don’t let this put you off!
Combining your tour with a sea lion dive means we can visit the colony until our place is available to see the whale sharks. You can also combine the whale shark tour with a Sealion snorkeling tour. La Paz is also famous for shipwrecks, join our La Paz Wreck Diving Tour to explore two shipwrecks in one day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is La Paz from Cabo San Lucas?
By Highway 19, Cabo San Lucas La Paz is situated 2 hour drive away from Cabo San Lucas.