Gray Whale Watching Tour with Marine Biologist and Small Group
Overview
We also offer more time than other tours, as well as a small group size of six people max where you will be confortable in the boat and have personalized attention. We include a delicious fresh and local seafood aguachile.
Contact us for a private tour or bigger group.
Inclusions
- Roundtrip transportation from La Paz
- 3 hour Boat and Captain
- Marine biologist guide
- Lunch and snacks
- Beverages (water and beer)
What to expect
Gray Whale Watching is one of Baja's most thrilling activities you can do during the winter months. Every year, around 3, 000 gray whales migrate to the calm lagoons of Baja California. During our tours, quality and personalized attention is very important to us, that is why we have 6 people max.
We'll pick you up and you will have a 2 hour 15 minute drive to get to Puerto Chale. Once at Puerto Chale, you will hop on the boat and your marine biologist guide Valentina, will explain about gray whale biology and conservation. During 2 hours we'll be actively looking for whales, watching their behavior and photographing them. Following the guidelines to have a respectful interaction is a priority for us.
We also have 1 extra hour on the boat that can be used for more whale watching or to go at an inhabited island where you’ll have a 100% local and fresh seafood lunch prepared by our captain's wife, and have some time to relax. We also have the option to do bird watching at magroves on this time. Then you'll get a ride back to the pier, and drive back to La Paz. If the group decides, we can use the third hour for more whale watching instead and have lunch back on land :)
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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It was a great trip. We saw whales. We swam with sea lions, watched marlin and much more. We dived in several cenotes. Valentina is a true professional. In addition to impressions, we have a lot of cool photos.
It was a great trip. We saw whales. We swam with sea lions, watched marlin and much more. We dived in several cenotes. Valentina is a true professional. In addition to impressions, we have a lot of cool photos.Valentina at Freefall Academy is one of the most amazing instructors I have had the pleasure to learn from. She is highly professional, organized and her passion for the wellbeing of the sea is a gift to all who care about the future of the oceans. I felt 100% safe at all times going out with her...
Valentina at Freefall Academy is one of the most amazing instructors I have had the pleasure to learn from. She is highly professional, organized and her passion for the wellbeing of the sea is a gift to all who care about the future of the oceans. I felt 100% safe at all times going out with her and the group, safety is first with Valentina followed by her enthusiasm. It was a really fun experience!!I was actually a bit hesitant to book this originally because I thought the whale sharks and sea lion tour would be enough. But I am SO happy I went through with this because it ended up being a huge highlight of my trip in La Paz. The gray whales are SO CUTE and playful and curious, and they lit...
I was actually a bit hesitant to book this originally because I thought the whale sharks and sea lion tour would be enough. But I am SO happy I went through with this because it ended up being a huge highlight of my trip in La Paz. The gray whales are SO CUTE and playful and curious, and they literally came right up to the boat, basically bellies up, looking to be pet. It was unlike anything I have ever experienced before. On top of that, Valentina is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the whales and much of the wildlife in the area (and anything you need to know about the area in general; she gave me great recommendations for restaurants and other things to do as well and kindly answered every one of the many questions that I had lol); but her passion and dedication to providing an amazing experience & protecting/respecting the whales and all wildlife is contagious to say the least. Also, the food they serve for lunch is AMAZING and fresh and caught locally. I highly recommend this tour with Valentina - you will have an amazing time and probably remember it forever.We have adventure traveled all oflver the world for 40 years this was one of the best tours. Valentina and Tyler, the owners of the academy, led the excursion. They are both accomplished whale watchers and seaman...and Valentina is educated in marine biology....the perfect combination of knowledg...
We have adventure traveled all oflver the world for 40 years this was one of the best tours. Valentina and Tyler, the owners of the academy, led the excursion. They are both accomplished whale watchers and seaman...and Valentina is educated in marine biology....the perfect combination of knowledge and hospitality! The skipper was safe and thoughtful. The whale watching was incredible....clearly one of the most prolific whale resting areas in the world....over 70 whales there for our close up experiencing. Lunch on the private beach was awesome...fresh scallop avocado and cucumber salad. If you love nature, whales and fun, you need to visit Valentina and Tyler!This tour blew my mind and melt my heart. We saw 80 grey whales, so close. The place is a beautiful lagune in between mountains. Valentina was so lovely and knowledgeable. She gave us so much information and I really appreciate her answering our many questions. It is such a bless to have a marine...
This tour blew my mind and melt my heart. We saw 80 grey whales, so close. The place is a beautiful lagune in between mountains. Valentina was so lovely and knowledgeable. She gave us so much information and I really appreciate her answering our many questions. It is such a bless to have a marine biologist to appart of giving you all the information you want it also make sure to make the tour sustainable and in love and respect for the environment and the beloved Whales. I totally recommend this experience! i want to go back!Vale is a great guide, I ve done several activities in the water with her and it doesn't stop amazing me ! . The Grey whale tour is completely outstanding. Thank you for the valuable information and the thousand questions answered.Overall respect for the animals , Highly recommend Valen as you...
Vale is a great guide, I ve done several activities in the water with her and it doesn't stop amazing me ! . The Grey whale tour is completely outstanding. Thank you for the valuable information and the thousand questions answered.Overall respect for the animals , Highly recommend Valen as your guide :)