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Puerto Vallarta: Humpback Whale Research Adventure Tour

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Puerto Vallarta: Humpback Whale Research Adventure Tour
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Go whale watching in Puerto Vallarta, on this tour with a highly qualified team of biologists. Learn about the marvelous humpback whale on board an authorized boat and listen to humpback whale songs.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Matthew – United States

Michael and Martin were amazing. We learned a lot from them. We trailed a mother and het calf learning about their lives and relationship. We then found a group of 7 and followed them for quite a while and at the end we saw one breach like on tv. That was amazing.

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Laura – Canada

This tour was exactly as advertised. They truly care about the whales, other sea life and the environment. Martin was our boat captain, and Michael was our tour guide. We spent so much time watching and listening to the whales. It was truly an amazing experience!

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    ECOTOURS VALLARTA

  • Timeline stop icon

    Bahía de Banderas

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Marine life viewing, Whale watching, Wildlife viewing (3 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    ECOTOURS VALLARTA

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • See majestic humpback whales in its natural habitat and explore Banderas Bay
  • Learn about the whales lives and behaviour from a biologist/guide on each tour
  • Enjoy an educational session on humpback whales before setting out on the boat
  • Listen to whales or other marine mammals' sounds through the boat's hydrophone
  • Participate in a research project while observing whales' behaviour in the bay

Full description

Enjoy an exciting and informative nature tour in Puerto Vallarta, and see humpback whales in their natural habitats. Get an educational session at the office before setting out to watch the whales swim, play, and breach. Collect information for the office's research and explore Banderas Bay.

Begin the tour by meeting at the office and starting with an educational session to learn more about humpback whales. Board the boat after the information session and set out on the ocean to discuss the whales' behaviour while trying to spot them.

Spend three hours exploring Banderas Bay and watching for different whales to collect information for the office's research projects. Watch the whales' behaviours, and listen to their songs through the boat's hydrophone and enjoy a close encounter with one of the earth's mightiest creatures.

Includes

  • Donation to humpback whale research project
  • 3.5 hrs on small authorized boat.
  • Coffee or tea
  • Refilled water
  • Light snack (sodas and granola bars)
  • Expedition leader
  • Travel insurance
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Boarding fee (mx$ 60 pesos)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 3 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People prone to seasickness
  • People with recent surgeries
  • Babies under 1 year

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Meeting point

You will find the EcoTours Vallarta office at the end of the Proa street. Next to the ramp its the Office with a terraza.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Face mask or protective covering

Not allowed

  • Pets

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5
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Matthew – United StatesMarch 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Michael and Martin were amazing. We learned a lot from them. We trailed a mother and het calf learning about their lives and relationship. We then found a group of 7 and followed them for quite a while and at the end we saw one breach like on tv. That was amazing.
L
Laura – CanadaJanuary 20, 2025 – Verified booking
This tour was exactly as advertised. They truly care about the whales, other sea life and the environment. Martin was our boat captain, and Michael was our tour guide. We spent so much time watching and listening to the whales. It was truly an amazing experience!
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Karen – United StatesMarch 23, 2024 – Verified booking
My daughters (ages 11 and 13) and I had a great time whale watching. We especially enjoyed the educational lecture and video prior to our boat trip. We were told that there were only few more days left in the whale watching season, so weren’t sure what to expect. But was lucky enough to see several whales. Mostly moms and babies. Our guide Maggie was informative, friendly, and helpful. We really appreciated her dedication to helping and studying the marine wildlife in Puerto Vallarta. Highly recommend.

Product ID: 414148

Activity provider:Ecotours Vallarta

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