The 14 Whale Shark Snorkeling in La Paz That Earn Their Price

1.Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190Our pick

Reduced-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with a marine biologist, wetsuits and gear included, plus GoPro photos and videos.

“The tour operators were great even through we didn't get to go because of weather they gave us ample warning to change our plans and ensured we were refunded our money. Viator is the reason for the low rating. They hounded me 5 straight days though email and texts for a review I didn't want to give.”

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2.Small Group Whale Shark Snorkeling in La Paz, Mexico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Small-group whale shark snorkeling in La Paz with marine biologists, wetsuits, and timed swims. 3 hours, $190.75.

“The staff were amazing. The whole experience could not have been better. We swam with numerous whale sharks..! Did not expect to enjoy this experience multiple times big smile on our faces and again the staff went above and beyond.”

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3.Intimate Eco-Friendly Whale Shark Encounter – Premium Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $268

Intimate La Paz whale shark snorkeling with premium gear, eco-friendly rules, and multiple private swims, plus guide photos and snacks.

“Fabulous experience! Our guides Javier (boat captain) and Angel (snorkel and nature guide) were friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. The sea lions were playful amazing, and -right- next to us! The bay was breathtaking. The lunch was great, and we were so appreciative they could accommodate the two vegetarians and one shellfish allergy in our group of four. Highly recommended!”

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4.Whale Shark Swim Adventure in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110Best value

Swim with gentle whale sharks in La Paz’s Sea of Cortez. Small groups, snacks, wetsuits, and conservation rules, from $110.

“Camilla our guide was a very knowledgeable marine biologist who swam with us. The whale sharks were gentle giants that provided a very memorable experience. Our boat captain was very skilled in spotting sharks, staying close to the swimmers but kept out of the way of the sharks.”

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5.Whale Shark Adventure with a Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

La Paz whale shark snorkeling with a marine biologist in a small group. Wetsuits and gear included, regulated swims at 4 daily slots.

“An excellent excursion from start to finish. What a wonder it was to be in the water with these giant creatures. Guides were knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and multilingual. Highly recommended.”

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6.La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Small-group La Paz snorkeling to whale sharks and sea lions, plus Balandra beach lunch with ceviche and beer from Tuna Tuna Tours.

“Snorkeling trip of a lifetime! My boyfriend and I have never done anything like that and we’re so glad we were able to. Maritza and Marco did an amazing job! They answered questions we had about the fish and areas we visited and did a great job taking care of us! We were able to get great views of the whales and sounds like we had a better system and actually got to spend more than the usual 5 minutes in the water than other companies with larger groups, we were a small one!”

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7.Snorkel Tour with Whale Shark in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Snorkel with whale sharks in La Paz with Alonso Tours, get marine-biologist guidance, swim in rotations, and enjoy included snacks.

“An amazing experience. Really well organised and controlled, so as not to distress the animals. This really is a once in lifetime experience and can’t recommend this company highly enough.”

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8.Whale sharks and sea lions snorkeling plus Balandra beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Snorkel with whale sharks and sea lions in La Paz, then relax at Balandra Beach for lunch on a small 9-person boat.

“Just wonderful! We were not expecting how incredible the whale shark experience would be. Everything went so smoothly and our tour guide (Karla) was exceptional! The food was delicious and we so so much more than we anticipated for, thank you!”

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9.Whale Shark Swimming Adventure: Small Group with Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $208

Swim with whale sharks in La Paz in a small group, led by a marine biologist, with wetsuit and snorkeling gear included.

“It's always a bit unfair rating experiences that depends on weather and wild animals and maybe on another day we whould have had a lovely experience. As it was, we didn't see any whale sharks but we also had a quite bad experience overall. One did show up but since we were dropped 30 meters behind it, we had to snorkel like crazy in order to catch up with it. One in our party didn't even enter the water as she realized she wouldn't have a chance. Out of our group, three people where lucky and were dropped ahead of the whale and hence managed to see a glimpse. Another…”

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10.Snorkel with Whale Sharks in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Snorkel with gentle whale sharks near El Mogote in La Paz. Small groups, clear communication, 3 hours on the water.

“The tour operators were extremely communicative and professional. The guide and captain worked together to accommodate the small group with varied swimming abilities. Their passion for conservation shown through the entire experience. Highly recommend this tour operator out of the myriad of available options.”

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11.Experiences with whale sharks in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Swim and watch whale sharks in La Paz Bay with Salty Life in Baja, including snorkel gear, snacks, and bilingual guides.

“Long bumpy ride out. Be prepared. A few people were motion sick because of waves and a small boat. It didn’t bother me.”

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12.Whale Shark Swimming Adventure with Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 4 hours · from $204

Swim with juvenile whale sharks off La Paz with a marine biologist, small-group boat tour, snorkel kit, and full wetsuit included.

“What an amazing experience. I was a little nervous at first and my partner, who can’t swim, was also. The journey to the whale shark feeding zone was very pleasant and I received a lot of support for how to scuba dive as I hadn’t had much experience. I got to get in the water with the shark multiple times and always felt supported by the guides Erin and Jay Jay. Really appreciated the attentiveness while swimming and after the swimming experience Erin explained whale sharks to us in great detail and answered any questions the group had. Amazing experience, would definitely do it again. Thank you Eco Migrations!”

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13.Swim with Whale Sharks in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Swim with gentle whale sharks at El Mogote near La Paz. Calm shallow water, small groups, marine biologist guide, gear and water included.

“This tour was a dream come true. We were lucky to swim with the whale sharks four different times! We got very close to these gentle giants, and each swim lasted a good amount of time – we never felt rushed. Our guide, Alejandro, was top-notch. He knows exactly where to find the sharks and how to position the group so everyone gets a great view without crowding. His instructions were clear, and his passion for marine life is contagious. If you book this tour, ask for Alejandro!”

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14.Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling Picnic at Espiritu Santo Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $298

Snorkel with whale sharks and sea lions near La Paz, plus a UNESCO picnic on Espíritu Santo Island with gear and lunch included.

“Exceptional day tour snorkeling with sea lions near Espiritu Santo Island followed by lunch at the beach, viewing seabird colonies, and an amazing final snorkeling with whale sharks in the designated protected area. Our guide Chrissy was outstanding and did an amazing job leading the tour. Passionate, extremely knowledgeable, great swimmer, exceptional people skills - she is the best!!! Luis did a great job as captain followed by his grandfather who was equally skilled. My partner and I have traveled the world for many years and experienced many amazing things. This was one of the best!!”

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