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Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta
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Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
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(888) 651-9785
3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 2 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Take a private tour from Puerto Vallarta into Banderas Bay with a marine biologist. You will have the guide and the boat to yourself on this whale watching adventure. Depart from the marina and spend the morning spotting whales from a safe distance that won’t disturb them. Make sure you bring your your questions for the expert, and your camera to capture the moment.
- Spend the morning on the well-equipped boat and enjoy lunch on the water
- You will learn all about all sorts of marine wildlife, not just whales
- Suitable for all ages; kids will love the individualized attention
- This tour runs in the winter, when the humpback whales return to Vallarta
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What's Included
Soft Beverages
Lunch
Professional guide
Private tour
Gratuities
The listed price does not include a $40 pesos per person port tax, payable at the time of tour check-in. The departure tax is required by our local supplier and/or the local transit or governing authority and is not within our control.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Souvenirs (available to purchase)
Departure & Return
Mr. Cream Pancakes & Waffles , Condominios Marina Sol Int. 3y4, Marina Vallarta, 48354 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico
This activity will end right where it started.Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Rain or shine the tour will depart.
- Seasonal operating December to March
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Due to covid restrictions, maximum 8 passenger per booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- OPERATED BY Vallarta Natours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Private Whale Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Chill Time in Puerto Vallarta
Mike_C
, Feb 2022
Kid friendly!
Robert_F
, Feb 2022
We traveled with 6 adults and 4 kids from ages 4-11. They all loved it! Some good information at the beginning, answered any and all questions throughout and the provided sandwiches and snacks were great even for the adults! The kids liked the cookies the best of course! Boat had a bathroom, clean, and felt safe entire time. Would highly recommend!
We will do this again!
Beverly_R
, Feb 2022
Great whale watching tour with friendly knowledgeable guides.
Caasi_J
, Dec 2021
Amazing tour. Our hosts were great, super friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to see many whales up close (safely, for them and us). I would highly recommend this!!!!
Awesome Action!
Stacy W
, Jan 2020
We had a great time with Talia on a private whale watch excursion. We actually got to see them doing amazing things just like the picture at the top of the ad! We loved the small boat as there were only 5 of us. Talia has a masters in Marine Bio so it was very informative throughout. They also catered to dietary needs of two of us for the lunch. Would highly recommend.
Whale Watching December 11, 2019
Patti_D
, Dec 2019
What an incredible experience! Thalia and Andres were fantastic, we saw five whales, spotted and bottle nose dolphins, sea turtles and even a poisonous sea snake. Thalia answered all of our questions and definitely made us want to go again. We did not want to come back in we were having such a good time.
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