Gray Whale Watching in Puerto Chale
La Paz
Description
Puerto Chale, a small fishing port on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, is one of the best spots in Mexico for gray whale watching. This untouched sanctuary, still in the early stages of tourism development, offers a more private and authentic experience compared to other, more crowded observation points.
Every winter, hundreds of gray whales arrive in these waters after traveling between 15,000 and 20,000 kilometers from the Arctic. Their migration is one of the longest recorded in any mammal. These majestic creatures use the region’s warm and calm waters to breed and give birth to their calves.
The adventure begins with a van transfer from La Paz to Puerto Chale, a scenic drive that takes us to the Pacific coast. Once at the port, we will board a covered panga led by local captains, experienced fishermen who know these waters intimately. We will navigate towards Isla Margarita and Isla Creciente in Bahía Almejas, where whales gather in great numbers.
The boat tour lasts approximately two hours, giving us plenty of time to observe these ocean giants in their natural habitat. Often, the whales approach the boats, sometimes allowing visitors to touch them. This is a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter, where respect for their space is key to truly appreciating their beauty in their natural surroundings.
To make this experience even more enjoyable, meals and beverages are included in the tour, so you can relax and take in the moment.
A must-do experience for nature lovers.
Key Points
Max: Up to 8 persons
Duration: 7:00 hrs
Guide language: Spanish, English
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation by van from La Paz to Puerto Chale.
- Boat tour with a local captain and guide, experts in the area.
- Meals and beverages: 1 snack, 1 meal, bottled water, and soft drinks.
- Traveler’s insurance for added safety during the experience.
- Professional driver for a comfortable and secure transfer.
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Requirements
The tour requires a minimum of 5 people to operate. If your group is smaller, we can try to match you with other participants to ensure the tour runs. Contact us for more information and availability.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made 7 days or more in advance will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made less than 7 days in advance will incur a 30% charge of the total reservation.
- Cancellations made one day before or on the same day, as well as no-shows, are non-refundable.
Excellent customer service, always attentive. The whale shark tour was very well organized and a great success. Great memories.
Marcela Keever
May 2025
Very responsive on what’sapp and gave clear information on the tour and how to get there. The place is very pretty! The tour guide and the boat captain were friendly. We had 4 stops in our snorkel tour as planned. Visibility was not great , but it was still amazing. I hope to go back for scuba diving one day. I also liked that they keep things real: (1) do not try to sell things that may not happen (due to nature), (2) they do not put additional fees - what they tell you is what you pay (very different than other tours I have seen around Los Cabos) One point to highlight is that the boat is small, so if the ocean is rough it may not be the best for people that get sea sickness.
Anna Galvão
May 2025
Incredible how the mobulas look and the entire team is very professional and super friendly.
Karime Lahud
May 2025