Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling in La Paz
Combine a whale shark snorkel tour with a visit to the nearby sea lion colony of San Rafaelito and optimize your visit to La Paz!
This large fishing town on the Sea of Cortez has a reputation for being home to a huge variety of incredible aquatic life and it doesn’t get much more impressive than with the largest fish in the ocean: The whale shark.
But why stop there! Why not snorkel-swim with sea lions on the same day? In addition, if you’re a fan of tropical fish you will enjoy the reef life at this rocky reef just outside of the whale shark area. In between the 2 activities you will have a picnic lunch at the beach.
Tour details Price & booking
What's inclued
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Private Guide
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Private boat
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Snorkeling equipment
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Private Transportation
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Lunch, Snack & Refreshments
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Go Pro footage ** ON REQUEST
Schedule
Leave Los Cabos 6am
Bathroom break at 1hr
Fresh burritos and coffee take out at 1hr
Arrive La Paz
6 hour boat trip
Return to the sea front 3pm
Return to Los Cabos 6pm.
Departure
From Cabo San Lucas
Duration
12 hour
Price & Booking
Whale Shark and Sea Lion snorkel combo
Price in USD | Cash discount availablePrivate Day Trip from Los Cabos
$ 1300 USD
1-4 people
Includes: transportation from Cabo, day guide, 26ft- 28ft panga, expert captain, official whale shark guide, premium equipment, blankets.
SJD/ Tourist Corridor Area pick-up: extra $40 each way
2 hour drive Cabo – La Paz
6 hour boat ride | picnic lunch provided
Languages: Spanish, English and French
**Excludes booking fees
Private Day Trip from Los Cabos
$ 1600 USD
5-10 people
Includes: transportation from Cabo, day guide, 26ft- 28ft panga, expert captain, official whale shark guide, premium equipment, blankets.
SJD/ Tourist Corridor Area pick-up: extra $40 each way
2 hour drive Cabo – La Paz
6 hour boat ride | picnic lunch provided
Languages: Spanish, English and French
**Excludes booking fees
Private Panga Rental from La Paz
$ 900 USD
1 -10 people
Full Boat price
Includes : boat captain, official whale shark guide, basic equipment, snacks, refreshments, light lunch
$300 deposit paid
$600 in cash on arrival
Meeting directly at Marina La Paz 7am
6 hour boat ride
Cash payment and bookings by phone are eligible for 5% discount, call the office for info.
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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 $40USD each way.
Included Lunch :
If you have allergies we can request an alternative – just let us know!
La Paz Snorkeling : Swim with Whale Sharks
Although this is the largest shark that exists in the ocean (hence the name ‘whale shark’!) It is a slow and docile, plankton-eating animal and is in absolutely no way dangerous to humans to snorkel with them. In fact, the reverse is true. A whale shark has very few natural predators and humans are considered to be the main reason they have declined in numbers. Over-fishing and boating injuries account for their decline in recent years.
These sharks do not hunt large prey as many of their sharky cousins do. They eat tiny animals through the filter-feeding technique – another reason for its likeness to a whale.
When your guide introduces you to these breath-taking fish in La Paz we limit Snorkelers to 5 per whale shark. Only 14 boats are permitted in the designated shark area to reduce human impact and maintain this very unique experience.
Check also our other activities in La paz to mix diving and whale Shark tours.
Swimming with sea lions colony of La Paz, Mexico
You can find California sea lions all around Baja California Sur. One of the biggest colonies exists in La Paz on Espiritu Santo Island. Near to the whale shark area there is another large colony at San Rafaelito which provides the perfect opportunity to snorkeling with a second animal species in one tour – enjoy interactions with both animals!
The whale shark is majestic and impressive but sea lions are fast, fun and incredibly agile. They are so enjoyable to snorkel with! The younger pups will come and have a nibble on your fin; their power and grace underwater will surprise you!
They have been likened to dogs by many in regards to their loveable and extroverted behaviour. They will always to pose for a photo!
Price & booking