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Puerto Vallarta: Humpback Whale Research Adventure Tour

By Ecotours Vallarta
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Overview
  • 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
Activity location
    • Puerto Vallarta
    • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Proa 20, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico | You will find the EcoTours Vallarta office at the end of the Proa street. Next to the ramp its the Office with a terraza.
    • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Fri, Jan 9
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What's included, what's not

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    Donation to humpback whale research project
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    3.5 hrs on small authorized boat.
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    Coffee or tea
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    Refilled water
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    Light snack (sodas and granola bars)
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    Expedition leader
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    Travel insurance
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Gratuities
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    Boarding fee (mx$ 80 pesos)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, Children under 3 years, People prone to seasickness, People with back problems, People with mobility impairments, People with recent surgeries, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

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.

Location

Activity location
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    • Puerto Vallarta
    • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Proa 20, Marina Vallarta, 48335 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico | You will find the EcoTours Vallarta office at the end of the Proa street. Next to the ramp its the Office with a terraza.
    • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico