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Overview
This tour combines the "Whale Shark tour" with "Sea lions and Balandra", so, besides swimming with whale sharks you will also: Visit the "San Rafaelito" islet and snorkel with sea lions, coral reef and the vast underwater life around them. Meet "La Gaviota" Island, home of the Blue-footed booby (season: Aug-Nov) and other endemic birds. Finally, we'll arrive at one of Mexico's most beautiful and pristine beaches, Balandra. Where lunch will be served and you'll have time to be on the beach for a while or even have a small hike around. PLEASE read the following information carefully, it is very important: In case of bad weather the tour will need to be canceled, we know this around 1-2 days in advance. Take this into consideration when planning your schedule here. There can be small jellyfish around (not always but it happens) The footage of your tour will be sent in 2-3 days, please contact us if you don't get it in that time.
Meeting and Pickup
It is VERY IMPORTANT to arrive on time at the hour. There's no tolerance after the meeting time since the whale shark area is strictly regulated by the Government. We will meet at "Marina de La Paz" which is located in the corner of "Topete and Legaspy" streets.
Redemption Instructions
• It is VERY IMPORTANT to arrive on time (at least 10 min before) at the time showed on your reservation. Once we got the spot on the whale shark area, if we don't arrive on time, we can not enter at all in the day. • Bring swimsuit, towel and sweatshirt/cold clothes (Dec-March) if you bring sunscreen please bring biodegradable, other ones are not allowed. • Contact: Alejandra Briseño for any further information at +526121071604 or info@mexplorebcs.com • Please provide us with a contact phone number where we can reach you PLEASE read the following information carefully, it is very important: In case of bad weather the tour will need to be canceled, we know this around 1-2 days in advance. Take this into consideration when planning your schedule here. The whale shark area is restricted to only 14 boats at the time, thus we get turns assigned every day. On average, we get the turn we requested 95% of the time, but some times we get a later turn on the day. This may change the meeting time. Please make sure either the contact email or phone you provided us is reachable during your stay in La Paz in case we need to contact you before the tour for a change of schedule. Also, inherently to all water tours, there may be small jellyfish around (not always). Whale sharks are in their natural habitat, we can not predict 100% the conditions how we will see them: visibility, how many, or for how long. The footage of your tour will be sent in 2-3 days, please contact us if you don't get it in that time. Due to Federal regulations freediving is not allowed during whale shark tours, only snorkeling in the surface. If you have any doubts or require more information please contact us: info@mexplorebcs.com +52 612 107 1604 Alejandra Briseño
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Inclusion
Professional guide
Federal permits and whale shark donation for its conservation
Use of snorkel equipment and wetsuits (shorties 3mm)
Traveler's insurance
Complete food and drinks
Pictures and videos of your tour with gopro (consider the quality depends on the day conditions)
Exclusion
Towel, sweatshirt and biodegradable sunscreen
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Activity restricted for safety and federal regulations to: women in pregnancy, heart, neck and breathing problems
Freediving is not allowed due to Federal regulations, only snorkeling in the surface
In case of bad weather forecast, we will let you know 2-3 days in advance. In some cases the waves can be moderate causing a choppy ride, and on other days with high winds, the bay may be closed officially to all boat tours
Bring towel and warm clothes (VERY important Nov-March) and biodegradable sunscreen
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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