The 10 Whale Shark Swims in La Paz That Earn Their Price

1.Whale Shark snorkeling tour in a reduced group with local marine biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190Our pick

Review of La Paz whale shark snorkeling with a marine biologist, small groups, gear, photos, costs, weather risks, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful experience snorkeling with the whale sharks. The biologist/guide did a fantastic job teaching us about the whale sharks and then making sure each member of our small group had multiple opportunities to get close to and/or swim with a whale shark. Afterward they sent photos and video of our experience to memorialize the trip. Highly recommend!”

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2.Intimate Eco-Friendly Whale Shark Encounter – Premium Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $268

Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz with a small seven-person crew, premium gear, snacks, photos, and an eco-friendly approach.

“Excellent experience for all ages. My family loved it, fantastic and knowledge team. Highly recommend it!”

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3.Whale Shark Swim Adventure in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110Best value

Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz with Sunrider Tours, small groups, gear, snacks, and expert guides, plus practical advice on waits and costs.

“After making a reservation and getting confirmation we arrived at Sunrider hours beforehand and told there was no room for us”

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4.Whale Shark Adventure with a Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $170

Swim with whale sharks in La Paz with a marine biologist, small groups, regulated encounters, gear, snacks, and flexible cancellation.

“It was so fantastic! The guide was super conscientious and careful and her directions were very clear and helpful. It was a delightful excursion from start to finish.”

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5.La Paz Whale Shark & Sea Lion Snorkeling + Balandra Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Swim with whale sharks and sea lions, then enjoy ceviche at Balandra on this small-group La Paz boat tour.

“My girlfriend and I went on this tour to see whale sharks and sea lions. To my mistake we showed up a day early, nevertheless the tour operators were amazing and invited us to go that day. We had an amazing experience and really enjoyed seeing the marine life and Balandra bay. It was an incredible experience and they were so flexible and hard working. We had such an amazing experience. Definitely recommended this.”

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6.Snorkel Tour with Whale Shark in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $131

Swim beside whale sharks in La Paz with Alonso Tours, expert guides, small-group rotations, snacks, and practical tips for a safer outing.

“These guides were fantastic. David is a marine biologist who was very knowledgeable and respectful of the whalesharks. He was able to answer every question we had and more. Güero and Jenny also helped with anything we needed. We found one of the biggest whale sharks in the bay at the time and were able to swim with it throughout the afternoon. They made sure everyone got the same opportunities to swim and even helped with getting footage of the shark. Highly recommend this outfit.”

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7.Whale sharks and sea lions snorkeling plus Balandra beach lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $250

Swim with whale sharks and sea lions, then enjoy a fresh lunch at Balandra Beach on a small-group La Paz boat tour.

“We had an amazing experience, our guide Chrissy and the captain were amazing, they stopped the boat and waited every time we saw a dolphin, whale or anything Interesting to look at and would explain everything. The food provided was amazing, communication was great all the time, we loved snorkeling with the sea lions and whale shark. The Balandra beach was so pretty! Felt super safe all the time. 100% recommend, is definetly worth the money, you want to do this longer tour instead of the others out there.”

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8.Whale Shark Swimming Adventure: Small Group with Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $208

Swim with whale sharks in La Paz with a marine biologist, small groups, quality gear, and practical tips for this strenuous wildlife tour.

“Tomas, JJ and Mathias provided our group with an excellent whale shark experience. Very knowledgeable and engaging. They made sure everyone had a safe and memorable trip.”

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9.Snorkel with Whale Sharks in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Swim with gentle whale sharks in La Paz on a small-group tour with gear, conservation-minded guides, and flexible seasonal scheduling.

“The tour operators were extremely communicative and professional. The guide and captain worked together to accommodate the small group with varied swimming abilities. Their passion for conservation shown through the entire experience. Highly recommend this tour operator out of the myriad of available options.”

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10.Experiences with whale sharks in La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Swim with whale sharks in La Paz Bay on a small-group tour with gear, snacks, bilingual guides, and practical tips for rough water.

“It was amazing to see the whale sharks. Our guide was very knowledgeable and everything was well organized with wetsuits, and masks, and snorkel and fins supplied. We were lucky that there were several whale sharks to see. It was an amazing experience. Our kids aged 11 and 12 both really enjoyed it.”

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