Swimming With Sharks in La Paz

When will you visit La Paz Baja California Sur? If you want to add some adventure to your excursion remember that Whale sharks visit our bay every year from October to April. This tour will give you the opportunity to learn some interesting facts about the largest fish in the world, your certified guide will explain the regulations to snorkel with the whale shark keeping you safe and the fish.  Do not hesitate to get in touch with us, we can organize one if the most thrilling adventure in La Paz. 

​Whale sharks in La Paz, come and enjoy the adventure of swimming with the biggest fish in the world, a gentle ocean's giant.
  • 2-3 hours tour (11:00 am start time. NOTE: WE MIGHT EXPERIENCE A WATING PERIOD BEFORE ENTERING WHALE SHARK ZONE, WE DO NOT RECCOMEND SCHEDULING ANOTHER ACTIVITY FOR THIS DAY.) 
  • Pick up at your lobby´s hotel
  • Snorkeling gear included
  • Comfortable and well equiped boats.
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • snacks (water, soda, cookies)
  • Bracelet to protect whale shark area
  • Permits and insurance to run the tour
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Despite being the largest fish in the world, the whale shark is very friendly and peaceful. They can be up to 41 feet and weigh about 47,000 pounds. Their skin is very thick and due to its many birthmarks is beautiful. The whale shark is found in open waters of the tropical oceans. They feed almost exclusively on plankton and therefore, are completely harmless to humans. ​​

Panoramic La Paz Bay tour


​Our Rates

Snorkeling with whale sharks in La Paz Baja
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Trip Information

We board from the La Paz Malecón, and the tour will last for approximately 2 hours, depending on how long it takes to locate the whale shark. During the short ride to the sighting area, your guide will provide detailed information for you to fully enjoy the experience. Our clients need to take into consideration that the  season starts in October, and tails off in April. Alonso Tours has different sized boats to fit your needs. All boats are insured and have permits for operation. They are all equipped with lifejackets and snorkel equipment. Our boats also have a bathroom on board. There will always be a well-trained guide on board to help you get the most out of your adventure. ​
Make Your Own Trip: All of our tours can be modified and adapted to your needs (Island - whale shark - Balandra bay). Let us know what you want, and we can personalize it for you. 
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FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY

Cancelation policies:
  • Cancelations 5 days or before will get 50% refund.
  • Cancelations 4 days or last minute are not subject to refund.
  • All tours cancelled due to natural phenomena, authority recomendations or any causes imputable to our company will be rescheduled or 100% refundable.