Puerto Vallarta Small-Group Whale Watching Experience
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Witness majestic Humpback Whales in Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay. Each winter, the humpbacks migrate from the arctic to breed and rear their young in the sheltered coasts of Banderas Bay. Join a specialized 3-hour speedboat ride led by a marine mammal expert and take the most striking photography from this unique, sea-level vantage point - a perspective that is a rare privilege in the natural world.
Your experience
Stop 1
Each winter, the humpbacks migrate from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in the sheltered coasts of Banderas Bay.
Stop 2
See from the water
What’s included
- Purified Water
- Light snack
- Hydrophones
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Admission fees
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Look for the Vallarta Adventures check-in area and staff in turkish blue color uniform. Check in with our team before proceeding to the boarding area.
Before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to federal regulations, and in an effort to protect the flight path of endemic birds, drones are prohibited in this tour.
- An additional $25-peso conservation fee per person will be collected at check-in. All proceeds go toward the conservation of the humpback whales.
- Please note that this type of boat does not offer toilets or shaded areas on board.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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