Whale Shark Adventure: Swim with Giants

Embark on an exclusive small group tour in La Paz to swim with whale sharks. Expert guides, intimate experiences, and a commitment to the environment await you.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5JPF+MP La Paz - We meet up at our shop at 11:00 am to gear up, then we take a short boat ride to the Whale Shark Protected Area, and start looking for the tell-tale signs of an animal swimming nearby. You will receive an introduction to the natural history of the sharks, and instructions for the experience at hand. It is a memorable experience to…
What's Included
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • 2-3 mm full wetsuit
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Towel and biodegradable sunblock.
Additional Information

Fewer people, more whale sharks! Dive with the largest fish on the planet in a tour crafted for extended water time, reduced crowds, and a profound connection with these gentle giants in La Paz.
The adventure begins as the first whale shark is spotted gliding just beneath the surface. With hearts racing, participants quietly enter the water, marveling as…

Location
Mutualismo 342
Mutualismo
A un costado de CORE, Centro de Ortopedia y Rehabilitación, Mutualismo esquina Nicolas Bravo a, Zona Comercial, 23000 La Paz, B.C.S.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rebekahm344
Jan 24, 2026
Great tour! - Absolutely magical! Great team, great information. Loved it so much we went twice and the second trip was even better than the first. Fulfilled a childhood dream.
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Sapoferoz
Jan 16, 2026
Life-affirming experience - If swimming with the largest fish in the universe is on your bucket list, this is the group you want to book with. If swimming with whale sharks is not on you list, please add it so that you too can become closer to the wonders of the cosmos. Our guides Erin and Jayjay are infinitely capable and knowledgeable which put our small group at ease instantly. They exude happiness and credibility in a perfect mixture. Eco Migrations limits the number to six explorers on each boat (I don’t know if exceptions are made for larger families), and only three in the water at a time, always accompanied by a guide. This makes for an intimate experience other companies cannot match - we saw other groups on our dive, so this is not hyperbole. With their warmth and professionalism, these two, and our Capitan, created an unforgettable experience for us.
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Carim_c
Jan 8, 2026
Wonderful experience. We... - Wonderful experience. We found the staff knowledgeable, personable and professional. We had an epic encounter with many whale sharks . We appreciated the emphasis on safety and concern for the animals. We enjoyed the small group and all the information about the whale sharks. We had a 10/10 day would highly recommend.
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Sbm2313vx
Dec 19, 2025
Great Adventure ! - Crew was great. Kept us entertained while waiting for our turn into the snorkeling area. Small group of six so we had time to swim with three different whale sharks. Great experience !
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Jessica_h
Dec 7, 2025
Super special! - Our whale shark snorkeling trip in La Paz with Erin, JJ, and the crew was absolutely incredible. From start to finish, I felt completely safe and comfortable, and their professionalism and genuine passion for marine life made the experience even more special. Swimming alongside these magnificent creatures with such a knowledgeable and friendly team created memories we will never forget!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Bill_l
Dec 4, 2025
Simply the best in LaPaz - The experience we had today was unbelievable, eco migrants was a pleasure and went out of there way to get us on whale sharks and boy did they, memories that will last a lifetime, not to mention all her knowledge she shared Book here and look no further
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Y110xvbeckys
Dec 3, 2025
Outstanding experience. - Reid an outstanding experience. The guides were fantastic and very informed. The boat was comfortable and the trip was fantastic.
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N4449hbpaulc
Jan 18, 2025
Whale Shark Tour review - Friendly and informative staff who taught us about Whale Sharks prior to leaving. Great staff and we had 3 long swims by which time everyone had their fill. Erin was a great leader. Definitely a bucket list adventure with a good team. I suggest the earlier trips since the winds pick up most afternoons on the Gulf. They do provide Dramamine if you feel you need it.
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Evelina_l
Jan 25, 2025
No whales and bad overall experience. - It's always a bit unfair rating experiences that depends on weather and wild animals and maybe on another day we whould have had a lovely experience. As it was, we didn't see any whale sharks but we also had a quite bad experience overall. One did show up but since we were dropped 30 meters behind it, we had to snorkel like crazy in order to catch up with it. One in our party didn't even enter the water as she realized she wouldn't have a chance. Out of our group, three people where lucky and were dropped ahead of the whale and hence managed to see a glimpse. Another one manage to swim fast enough but half of the group didn't even see it. Thing is, these things happen. It's wild animals and you can't rely on them to show up on schedule. What bugged us was the way this disappointing experience was handled. The boat crew just seemed like they couldn't care less. They could have spent the two hour hunt for whale sharks telling us stuff about them or the area or about other animals. Then, we would at least have moved away with some knowledge. They could have shown some concern for our disappointment that things didn't turn out as expected. Then, we might have felt encourage to do a new attemp. As it was, we just had a very bad experience over all. It could have been a fun experience despite the lack of whale sharks, but it wasn't. It was just a very stressful swim. Also, we were bringing a long an elderly woman. Given the amount of intense swiming required, it should have been obvious to the staff that she wouldn't be able to do it but they didn't give any hint of that before going off. So, advise for others: If you're not a super strong snorkler who brings gear with which you're familiar: check what the weather conditions will be like before booking. Also, I would try out another company that cares more about the overall experience and make sure you have a good day regardless of whale shark appearances. On the plus side, communicating with the center in advance was really smooth.
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Kai_r
Jan 24, 2025
Sorry they are overbooked - Don't book it via Viator. When we arrived they told us "sorry we are overbooked"... We were lucky because a couple did not show up. Elsewise we would have done a 2,5 h car tip to this venue. Call them. But don't use Viator
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From $193
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).