THINGS TO DO :- Whale Watching Tours
Humpback whales begin arriving in Banderas Bay in the month of November. However, the official whale watching season does not start until the first few weeks of December. The season then officially ends on March 23. Whale watching is an activity that is strictly regulated by the Mexican authorities. This list of whale watching tour companies only lists those operators who participate in cooperative scientific research and whale-fluke identification on Banderas Bay. It also lists only those tour operators who are known to abide by the official whale watching regulations of the Mexican government.
Ocean Friendly Whale Watching Adventures at Los Peines Pier
This tour operator offers daily customized trips to view the whales and dolphins that live in Banderas Bay. Over the last 10 years, Ocean Friendly has used Kite Aerial Photography to study and document Humpback whales in Banderas Bay. The company has been awarded several Certificate of Excellence awards from TripAdvisor for the years 2011, 2012, and 2013. Tours depart from the Los Peines Pier which is located between the Naval Hospital and the Puerto Iguana condominiums. They ensure the comfort and viewing experience of all passengers by limiting tours to 12 passengers and they do book up quickly.
Whalecome to Puerto Vallarta at Los Peines Pier
This tour company has been in business since 1995, and is owned and operated by an oceanologist. Owner Isabel Cardenas has more than 18 years of experience in responsible whale watching practices. Isabel participates in numerous research projects which include participation in the Whale Population Research Program of Banderas Bay. Tours depart from the Los Peines Pier between the Naval Hospital and the Puerto Iguana condominiums. Here again to ensure that all passengers will have an enjoyable experience the tours are limited to small groups.
Ecotours de Mexico at Proa y Quilla, Local 20, Marina Vallarta
This tour operator has been in business since 1991. They were the founding members of the Mexican Association of Adventure Travel and Eco-tourism (AMTAVE) and have led tours for large international associations. Their team consists primarily of expert biologists and naturalists with a passion for nature and conservation. Expert guides who lead the company’s half-day tours share their knowledge while offering passengers personalized attention. Here again, the tours are limited to 12 passengers.
Vallarta Adventures: Whale Watching Photo Safari at Paseo de las Palmas #39, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit.
This top end tour operator offers wonderful whale watching tours during the season. The special thing about this whale-watching tour is the fact that Vallarta Adventures is the only tour company in the Banderas Bay area with a spotter plane to ensure that passengers will be able to witness several whales during the trip. Vallarta Adventures usually offers a 15% online discount to those booking several days in advance.
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Humpback whales begin arriving in Banderas Bay in the month of November. However, the official whale watching season does not start until the first few weeks of December. The season then officially ends on March 23. Whale watching is an activity that is strictly regulated by the Mexican authorities. This list of whale watching tour companies only lists those operators who participate in cooperative scientific research and whale-fluke identification on Banderas Bay. It also lists only those tour operators who are known to abide by the official whale watching regulations of the Mexican government.
Ocean Friendly Whale Watching Adventures at Los Peines Pier
This tour operator offers daily customized trips to view the whales and dolphins that live in Banderas Bay. Over the last 10 years, Ocean Friendly has used Kite Aerial Photography to study and document Humpback whales in Banderas Bay. The company has been awarded several Certificate of Excellence awards from TripAdvisor for the years 2011, 2012, and 2013. Tours depart from the Los Peines Pier which is located between the Naval Hospital and the Puerto Iguana condominiums. They ensure the comfort and viewing experience of all passengers by limiting tours to 12 passengers and they do book up quickly.
Whalecome to Puerto Vallarta at Los Peines Pier
This tour company has been in business since 1995, and is owned and operated by an oceanologist. Owner Isabel Cardenas has more than 18 years of experience in responsible whale watching practices. Isabel participates in numerous research projects which include participation in the Whale Population Research Program of Banderas Bay. Tours depart from the Los Peines Pier between the Naval Hospital and the Puerto Iguana condominiums. Here again to ensure that all passengers will have an enjoyable experience the tours are limited to small groups.
Ecotours de Mexico at Proa y Quilla, Local 20, Marina Vallarta
This tour operator has been in business since 1991. They were the founding members of the Mexican Association of Adventure Travel and Eco-tourism (AMTAVE) and have led tours for large international associations. Their team consists primarily of expert biologists and naturalists with a passion for nature and conservation. Expert guides who lead the company’s half-day tours share their knowledge while offering passengers personalized attention. Here again, the tours are limited to 12 passengers.
Vallarta Adventures: Whale Watching Photo Safari at Paseo de las Palmas #39, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit.
This top end tour operator offers wonderful whale watching tours during the season. The special thing about this whale-watching tour is the fact that Vallarta Adventures is the only tour company in the Banderas Bay area with a spotter plane to ensure that passengers will be able to witness several whales during the trip. Vallarta Adventures usually offers a 15% online discount to those booking several days in advance.
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