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Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

518 Reviews 4.91 out of 5 stars Based on 518 reviews collected by Cool Puerto Vallarta and TripAdvisor | 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

  • Snacks Granola Bars
  • Bottled water
  • Carbonated beverages NO alcohol beverages
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    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Opequimar Centro Marino, Av. Paseo de la Marina Sur 214, Marina Vallarta, 48450 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

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    OPEQUIMAR is located across the street from Westin Resort in Marina Vallarta. At security gate tell them you are going for whales so they will let you in. Inside look for our sign with a whale and dolphin. We receive at the Azzul Marino Restaurant. Pleaes be 10-15 min prior tour

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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
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Wheelchair accessible

    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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    Cancellation Policy

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

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour 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.

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