Private Whale Shark Swim

Private charter for your own group, up to 6 guests.

Overview

Orza Tours runs this private whale shark snorkeling trip out of La Paz, and the whole outing lasts about three hours from the meeting point at Marina La Paz. Because it is private, only your group participates, which suits families or friends who want the experience to themselves rather than sharing it with strangers. Snorkeling gear is provided, including mask, snorkel, fins and a life jacket, so there is nothing technical to arrange in advance.

The practical shape of the day is simple. You make your own way to the main entrance gate of Marina de La Paz on Calle Topete, walk roughly fifty meters ahead to the designated meeting point, and look for staff in Orza Tours uniforms. Hotel pickup and transport to the marina are not included, so you need to budget for a taxi or drive yourself. The exact start time is confirmed with the operator once you have booked.

Once on the water, the activity is swimming and snorkeling with whale sharks. The entrance fee is covered in the price, and snacks, soda and bottled water are among the included items. The tour ends back at the same marina gate where it began. It is a short, focused trip, and the listing asks that travellers have a moderate level of physical fitness.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Marina La PazArrive at the main entrance gate of Marina de La Paz on Calle Topete and walk about 50 meters ahead to the designated meeting point, where Orza Tours staff in uniform will be waiting.
2. Confirm start timeThe arranged start time is confirmed with the local provider in advance of the experience, so check your selected option after booking.
3. Board and gear upCollect your mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket, all included in the tour.
4. Snorkel with whale sharksSpend the trip swimming and snorkeling in the waters off La Paz with your private group. Snacks, soda and bottled water are included in the tour.
5. Return to the marinaThe activity ends back at the original meeting point at Marina La Paz.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing are worth knowing before you book this trip.

• Getting there. Hotel pickup and transportation to the marina are not included. You must arrive at the meeting point at Marina La Paz on your own, so plan a taxi or drive and allow time to walk from the main gate.
• Fitness level. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. Swimming and snorkeling with whale sharks is the core activity.
• Gear provided. Mask, snorkel, fins and a life jacket are all included. You do not need to bring your own equipment unless you prefer to.
• Food and drink. Snacks, soda and bottled water are included. There is no meal, so eat something beforehand if the three hour window spans your usual lunchtime.
• Private group. Only your group participates. Infants must sit on laps, which makes this workable for families with very small children, though the activity is not wheelchair accessible.
• Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, the operator offers a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The main limitation is logistics: no hotel pickup or private transportation is included, so getting to Marina La Paz is on you. The listing also flags that the trip is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, and excludes anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. It is not wheelchair accessible. Weather can force a cancellation, in which case you get a different date or a full refund, and any cancellation on your side must be made at least 24 hours before the start time to receive your money back.

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