La Paz Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour and Lunch From Los Cabos
Description
Swimming with the majestic whale sharks in La Paz is an experience like no other. We have passionate, experienced guides who can ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed, creating an ideal day. Our captains know the area well and can easily find the perfect spot to swim with the whale sharks. On this journey, you'll find yourself transported to a world full of serenity, free from everyday stress and worries, as you soak up the sun and take in the fresh sea air. Getting the chance to see a whale shark is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many. These gentle giants migrate to the Bahia de La Paz to feed in the plankton-rich waters and the season is from mid-November to mid-April
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Itinerary
Once onboard your air-conditioned vehicle, leave Los Cabos and enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive to the format capital, La Paz. As you pass by the Pacific Ocean, look out for the giant Humpback whales as they breach and play in the deep blue sea.
Arriving at the cosmopolitan boardwalk of La Paz, meet your expert guide and local boat captains, and get kitted out with your snorkel gear. Board the local style "panga" boat and cruise into the main bay. Home to whale sharks every winter, this is their feeding ground, and the conditions provide plenty of krill for them to feed on. Once alongside the whale sharks, slip into the Ocean and swim with them in their natural habitat. Your marine mammal guide will always be with you, giving the best recommendations on making the experience unforgettable. After your once-in-a-lifetime swim, head back to the boardwalk and stroll to the local seafood restaurant. Regional dishes are included as well as soft drinks and water. Enjoy your well-deserved meal before boarding the air-conditioned vehicle.
Journey back to Los Cabos on your air-conditioned vehicle and, on arrival be dropped off at your hotel
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup for the tours is approximately 1 hour before the tour start time, and then there is a 2-hour drive to La Paz from Cabo. The pickup time and location will be confirmed within 24 hours of booking. This can be found in the contact tour operator chat. Please look for a white van or bus at the pickup location. Round-trip transportation is included. Don't see your hotel? Try typing the name in the search bar of the dropdown to see if it comes up.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Expectant mothers may not participate
- Vegetarian options available
- You shall be picked up before the tour start time. Click on the tour operator button on your booking to confirm pick up time and location
- Maximum weight limit 265lbs or 120kgs
Reviews(1,128)
Our La Paz tour with Cabo Adventures was honestly wonderful. The guides, driver, and the rest of the tour staff were friendly, professional, and made sure everyone had a great experience. Until the very end of the day, we would have gladly given this tour 5 stars. Unfortunately, everything changed when we returned to the Cabo Adventures facility. After being dropped off from our tour, my 6-year-old son urgently needed to use the restroom. My nephew took him inside but they were denied entry because they were told they needed a reservation to enter the facility. He explained that we had literally just returned from a Cabo Adventures tour and that a small child simply needed to use the restroom, but they were still turned away. I then went inside to ask why paying customers who had just returned from one of your tours were being denied access to the restroom. The front desk/hostess immediately greeted us with a rude and confrontational attitude, questioning whether we were actually customers because she claimed we weren't wearing the correct wristbands. Ironically, my husband had already gone into the restroom and was never questioned. It wasn't until he came out and showed our reservation that we were finally allowed inside. What happened next was completely unacceptable. As I walked to the restroom, my husband remained nearby watching the soccer game playing on one of the televisions. He clearly overheard the employee call me "pinche vieja pendeja." At no point during our interaction did I raise my voice, insult her, or treat her disrespectfully. I simply asked why a 6-year-old child who had just returned from your tour was being denied access to the restroom. As someone who also works in the tourism industry, I understand that companies have policies and procedures. However, there is never an excuse for an employee to insult a customer, especially in front of a young child. It's incredibly disappointing that one employee's behavior overshadowed what had otherwise been an excellent experience. The rest of the Cabo Adventures team was fantastic, which makes this interaction even more unfortunate. I hope management takes this review seriously and addresses the situation appropriately. No guest should leave an otherwise amazing day remembering being insulted by a member of the staff.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We are truly pleased to hear that you enjoyed your activity with us and that our guides, driver, and the rest of the team helped make your experience memorable. At the same time, we are sincerely sorry to learn about your experience upon returning to our facilities. While access procedures are in place for operational and security reasons, this should never prevent our team from treating every guest with courtesy, empathy, and professionalism. We are especially concerned by your comments regarding the interaction with our front desk team. The language and behavior you described do not reflect the standards of service we expect from our staff. Your feedback has been shared with our management team so the situation can be thoroughly reviewed and addressed internally. We truly regret that this interaction overshadowed what had otherwise been an enjoyable day for you and your family. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and for recognizing the efforts of the rest of our team despite this unfortunate experience.
My wife and I had an absolutely unforgettable experience swimming with whale sharks in La Paz, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Joe. From start to finish, Joe was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what he does. He made sure we felt comfortable and safe the entire time, especially before getting in the water. His instructions were clear and reassuring, which made a big difference—especially for first-time swimmers with whale sharks. Once we were in the water, the experience was surreal. Joe did an amazing job positioning us so we could safely and respectfully swim alongside these incredible animals. You can tell he truly cares about both his guests and the well-being of the whale sharks. He also captured amazing photos and videos for us, which we’ll cherish forever. It allowed us to stay present in the moment without worrying about documenting everything ourselves. Overall, this was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Cabo/La Paz. If you’re considering a whale shark tour, I cannot recommend Joe enough—he made the entire experience seamless, safe, and truly magical. Thank you again, Joe! — David & Lisa
I didn’t go. I was super excited. They told me the wrong pickup time over the phone. So I showed up 45 min late. Then refused to refund me my $500. It was my birthday.
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry to hear what happened, especially on such an important occasion. We understand how disappointing it must have been to miss the experience due to a timing issue, and we sincerely apologize for the frustration this caused. This is not the experience we want for our guests. We would really appreciate the opportunity to review your case in detail and better understand what occurred with the pickup information. Please contact us directly at info@cabo-adventures.com with your reservation details so we can follow up personally. We truly hope to have the chance to make this right.
It was our first time in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We stayed at the hotel Corazón, which was just a short walk from the marina. The tour guide was super friendly and funny, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about whales. We learned some interesting facts. It was my first time seeing whales breaching. They also took us to see El Arco, served us drinks and a tasty lunch. The tour lasted about 2 1/2 hours. Best part of our vacation. Truly amazing experience! I highly recommend this tour.
The tour was better than expected. They picked us up on time at our resort in a clean, new van. (With AC)… not always a given in Mexico. Drove us to the marina, supplied us with a sandwich for lunch. (Also better than I expected). Set us up with our wetsuit's, loaded us in our boats, we were not cramped at all, everyone was professional & communicated to us every step of the way; their English was very good. The only stressful part of the day was the brief minutes when they are trying to locate a whale shark to swim with…. This took 10 long minutes. :) Dante & Enrique are a great team! Dante, our in water guide spent the entire time in the water following the whale shark & communicating the best position of the boat and swimmers. Enrique circled with the boat picking up & moving us ahead of the whale shark so we would have the best viewing experience…. In case you aren’t aware, whale sharks never stop moving. You won’t truly appreciate a guide like Dante & his endurance, until you try and swim next to these massive sharks. They appear to be moving slow… they aren’t. This is where Dante & Enrique’s system of moving swimmers in front of the sharks, basically lining you up in their path as they swim by; works so well! So good news if you haven’t visited the gym for a cardio session in a while… Dante & Enrique will get you right where you need to be. You will have more time than you can handle in the water with these giants! I almost forgot to mention the meal they served when we returned to the dock; very good! I’m pretty sure they caught the fish they put in my tacos while we were out on the tour. Then we were loaded back up in our van for our nap & trip back to our resort. Pretty great day!
Dante y Juan were great guides and captains! Worth every penny, everyone got a close encounter! 2 hours on the boat and sharks galore! We would book again, perfect water temp and flat in the bay with a light breeze.
It was a great time, Mario was a good guide and funny
This was an experience of a lifetime for me and my 10 year old daughter. Capt Juan was amazing and our guide, Dante, made everything incredible in spite of the water being a bit murky. He put us right on top of 3 different whale sharks. Absolutely stunning and magnificent creatures. Lunch was awesome, equipment was awesome, our drive was awesome, everything was awesome! 10 out of 10!
Our guide Mario was super, as was our Capitán Don Enrique! Mario is very passionate and extremely knowledgeable of the ecosystem he grew up in. In awe of such majestic and gentle giants. Tan chevere que me llenó de La Paz a mi corazón.
We are absolutely pleased to read about your experience! It’s wonderful to know the team’s passion and knowledge helped bring the encounter to life. Moments like swimming alongside these gentle giants truly stay with you, and we’re so glad it left such a special impression. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable adventure.
Dante and Juan were fantastic guides and captain. Very helpful, friendly and encouraging to the whole group. They covered all the bases and explained the preserve area and how they operate within it. Great job guys! Thank you
We greatly appreciate your kind words! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed your time with us. Our team strives to provide the best experiences, and your feedback confirms we are achieving our goals. Thank you for sharing your adventure with others. We can't wait to have you back for more unforgettable moments!
