Private Wild Dolphin Encounter in Puerto Vallarta
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BahĂa de Banderas, where Puerto Vallarta is located, is one of those natural environments where bottle nose dolphins live year round. During this tour, you will be able to to observe the dolphins from a distance and swim in an area close by them
Bottled water
Lunch
Professional guide
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Souvenir photos and t-shirts (available to purchase)
The listed price does not include a $40 pesos per person departure tax, payable at the time of tour check-in. The departure tax is required by our governing authority and is not within our control.
- TRAVELER: : 0 - 99
- Due to covid restrictions, there is a maximum of 8 passengers per booking
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infant meals not included
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to Harbor master indications beacuse of unsafe weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Wheelchair accessible, but diifcult to interact-get off and on the boat
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 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.
What To Expect
Vallarta Natours
This is the meeting place where your guide will greet you
• Admission Ticket Free
Bahia de Banderas Municipality
We will be cruising in the bay, looking for resident pods of bottlenose dolohins.
The guide will give you as much info as needed.
Once behavior has been assessed, we will get into the water to have the dolohins leasing the way.
It's rgeur choice, we don't feed them, nor push them to do anything they don't want to.
It's in and out of the water as many times as possible to have more chances of getting a better interaction
We will have lunch and then return to land
The guide will give you as much info as needed.
Once behavior has been assessed, we will get into the water to have the dolohins leasing the way.
It's rgeur choice, we don't feed them, nor push them to do anything they don't want to.
It's in and out of the water as many times as possible to have more chances of getting a better interaction
We will have lunch and then return to land
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Ocene
Never ever support dolphins in captivity - DO THIS WILD ENCOUNTER!
stringsbysarah, 31-12-2022
Our private excursion with Thalia & Angel to search/find/encounter wild dolphins was absolutely incredible. Honestly, we were a little hesitant because we did not want to negatively influence the dolphins in any way. We have done snorkeling & whale watching with Natours in the past so I knew if we were ever going to experience wild dolphins, we had to do it with them - they are so respectful, compassionate, knowledgeable and safe. Thalia makes it absolutely clear that the dolphins come to US if they want and if they don’t want to, that’s the way it is. But the dolphins were inquisitive and independent. We learned so much about dolphin behavior and communication. We left the boat loving the sea - and Thalia & Angel - even more than when we got on. Every facet of the trip was fabulous, clean, safe, delicious lunch, comfortable accommodations (even for my older parents) and they took great photos to share with us. THIS is the only way to experience wild dolphins; totally worth the investment of money & time!
Excellent private excursion
fortyniner1340, 29-11-2022
Thalia and Angel provided such a wonderful experience that I am ready to go again. We arranged a private excursion as we were arriving on a cruise ship. The 3 of us had multiple opportunities to swim and interact with some juvenile dolphins that are part of a pod who's territory is on the north side of the bay. This would be a great excursion for active adults as well as older children and teens. We also saw whales, manta rays and did some fantastic snorkeling. Thalia provided lots of information about the bay and its inhabitants. Totally enjoyable day.
The Champagne of Ocean Tour
mohnishm822, 01-09-2022
There is pizza everywhere and then there is the really good pizza that compels you to close your eyes and moan a little as it does its thing to your brain.
Thats is how I will describe the excursion with Thalia and her team. I have been on 6 rides so far since last year and I could never have enough.
She has created this wonderful relationship with the dolphins where they let her know when its okay to jump into the water and play with them. Her in depth insight of the marine life is a joy to soak in.
Thats is how I will describe the excursion with Thalia and her team. I have been on 6 rides so far since last year and I could never have enough.
She has created this wonderful relationship with the dolphins where they let her know when its okay to jump into the water and play with them. Her in depth insight of the marine life is a joy to soak in.
Amazing experience!!
UshaBud, 30-08-2022
Once in a lifetime experience of swimming with the dolphins and what made it extra awesome was Thalia. She is extremely passionate about what she does, very knowledgeable and shares valuable information about Dolphins. She made the entire experience fun and has a very friendly personality. She even helped my sister overcome her fear of the water by getting her to jump in and staying by her side the whole time we snorkeled. I highly recommend her tour. Thank you Thalia for this wonderful experience.
Swimming with dolphins
DeepaK403, 30-08-2022
Thalia and team are very professional and experienced. Thalia was with us, she is a marine biologist and is very knowledgeable about the marine life there. She knows many 9f the dolphins by names. She and her team are highly recomended.
