Whale Shark Encounter: Swim with Gentle Giants

Swim with whale sharks and learn from marine biologists. Experience the ocean’s gentle giants up close and gain fascinating insights into their world.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Playa SN-C RESTAURANT BAR LA COSTA - Dive into an extraordinary whale shark swimming adventure with a small group of 4 to 10 participants. Only 5 individuals will be in the water at a time, enjoying up to 30 minutes with each whale shark. An experienced guide will accompany you, ensuring a memorable experience while respecting these magnificent…
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Wetsuits
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Swim alongside the largest fish on the planet in one of the few locations where this is possible.
Our whale shark adventure offers more than just a tour — it provides a unique opportunity to engage with one of the ocean’s most serene and awe-inspiring creatures in their natural habitat.
A Tranquil Encounter:
Whale sharks are enormous, yet…

Location
Playa SN-C RESTAURANT BAR LA COSTA
Playa
Please be on time as the whale shark schedule is strict. At the end of the street " Antonio Navarro" you will go on the marina on your left when you look at the sea, it has a restaurant called La Costa. I will be waiting for you in the entrance of the marina.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Margots862
Feb 22, 2025
Magnificent Creatures - This was a special tour, because I was celebrating my 80th birthday. My son and I had to reschedule due to too much wind, but it worked out better. The guides were perfect and the water so clear for snorkeling. We were so close to the whale shark and tried to follow it but not for long, because it was pretty fast. It was a wonderful, unforgettable experience, not to be missed.
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Davidlt7066yu
Jan 21, 2025
Best Whale Shark Tour - One of the best tour experiences of my life. Booking the trip was so easy. Hamza went above and beyond, he chose the day for us based on the weather and it was perfect. The captain and guide on the boat were awesome. Our guide was very knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure we all got to spend time with these awesome animals. We saw several whale sharks and were each able to spend a good amount of time with them while still being very respectful of their space. We even got some videos they took of us swimming with the whale sharks! When I come back to Baja I will be booking with Baja Wild Adventures again. 10/10 service, 10/10 value 10/10 day. Book with Baja Wild Adventures, you will not regret it!
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Kimberlys2687
Jan 16, 2025
Go! You won’t regret it! - This was an incredible experience! From the beginning, Hamzah, was communicative about what to expect in the experience. He is a marine biologist and answered all my questions about the marine life of La Paz Bay. Our group was small, three plus our marine biologist guide and the captain. The weather was challenging as it was an overcast morning with a bit of wind. In spite of this, the captain was persistent in finding the whale sharks and we were able to get in the water with three whale sharks at different points of the trip. I really recommend going on a tour with a small number of people as you are able to spend more time in the water as it is limited re the number of people who can be in the water at any one time. Isaac, the marine biologist, offered great education about the whale sharks and their lifespan. Hamzah, the tour operator, also a marine biologist, was very helpful and provided great information about the marine life of La Paz Bay. He was so helpful and wanted to ensure I had a great experience while in La Paz, offering recs for restaurants and taco stands. Definitely do this experience!
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Alexandra
Jan 15, 2025
Tour operator and experience were wonderful! - The experience was great from start to finish! The communication with Hamza during the scheduling and booking process was prompt and thorough, greeting on the morning of the activity was pleasant and the expectations of the activity were clearly stated, and our guide Pablo was engaging and informative. The team took great care and attention to deliver a memorable experience, seeing and swimming with several different whale sharks. Our group of 3 adults absolutely recommends this tour operator and we will book with them again in the future!
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K4223uymichaelg
Jan 14, 2025
Fun time seeing whale sharks - We had a great time. The crew did a great job getting us many opportunities to swim with the whale sharks. The early start worked out well..
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Cosaquin
Jan 8, 2025
Unforgettable - Very good choice with experienced guides and excellent care. We could see several whale sharks up close, an unforgettable experience
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Pioneer504491
Jan 5, 2025
Great family adventure - Our family had a great time being up close with whale sharks. Our guide Pablo did a great job explaining the biological background as well as what to expect during the swim.
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Lauraro3652ij
Jan 2, 2025
Fabulous experience - Highly recommend this company from communication with Hamsa beforehand to the whale shark experience and GoPro video sent to us afterward. It was all super professional and they made it easy and fun. We had six people (3 adults and 3 kids) in our party and three of us swam with the whale sharks and three stayed on the boat. We were the only group on our boat and it was clean and comfortable. All of us enjoyed Pablo’s knowledge of these magnificent animals and Captain Joel kept it interesting for those who did not get in the water. We even saw humpback whales breaching in the distance from the boat on our way back to the marina! We already booked another boat tour with Hamsa before we leave La Paz.
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Jeffrb7223oc
Jan 1, 2025
Whale sharks - This was a great family experience and we were so grateful for the thoughtful and attentive way Fabian and Jose ran our boat. My wife was a tad panicked when she first hit the water and Fabian took her hand and was wonderful. Great experience overall
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Scottwz1520lu
Jan 1, 2025
Family review - Boat crew were fine. But the organizer was giving the wrong time to meet so we were two hours early for the trip. He changed the time the morning of the trip, which obviously did not work well. They also said they would provide videos of the trip, but they do so on a platform which you have to pay to view the video. You also need to provide email and password which is suspicious
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From $153
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).