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Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

522 Reviews 4.91 out of 5 stars Based on 522 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 98% of reviewers | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Overview

Wildlife Connection offers you the opportunity to visit these fabulous animals in their natural environment and to participate in a research project that helps us understand and protect our dolphins here in Puerto Vallarta. Our guides are professional biologists who will share with you their knowledge, making this excursion a once-in-a-lifetime experience! This is the NATURAL WAY to observe and enjoy them.

THESE GENTLE GIANTS DESERVE OUR RESPECT!!!.

What's Included

  • Lunch Baguette sandwich (turkey, vegables and cheese). Only by request : Vegetarian, vegan or special food option requesting by message, email or phone call minimum 24hr previous tour
  • Snacks Granola Bars
  • Carbonated beverages NO alcohol beverages

    Meeting Location

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    Avenida Paseo de la Marina Sur
    Marina Vallarta, 48450 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

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    What To Expect

    Whale watching is one of the most impressive activities in nature you can participate in. During winter we combine the whale watching with dolphin watching, so on this tour you have the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable encounter with humpback whales that are the most spectacular, these friendly giants arrive to Puerto Vallarta to mate and give birth, during the winter months. We can also enjoy different species of dolphins such as bottlenose dolphins, spotted dolphins, spinner dolphins, rough toothed dolphins and with luck we can find Orcas or False Orcas. We can also see giant mantas and marine turtles.
    Our guides are specialists in cetaceans, Biologists with Masters Degree in Marine Ecology, Science Journalist and Professional Wildlife Photographer (National Geographic magazine and Animal Planet). We have some research programs with whales and dolphins, and during the tour we will share with you this information and you will have the opportunity to participate on our research. Your participation on our tour it’s what makes our research possible, and our research and experience helps us to GUARANTEE 100% that we can find the animals if not your money back.

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?

    A: As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat. Read more Dec 2022

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-161887P4

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    • LunchBaguette sandwich (turkey, vegables and cheese). Only by request : Vegetarian, vegan or special food option requesting by message, email or phone call minimum 24hr previous tour
    • SnacksGranola Bars
    • Carbonated beveragesNO alcohol beverages
    • Bottled water

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • No es recomendable para personas de mas de 7 meses de embarazo
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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