Thanks to the crew at VIP, we checked a big one off our bucket list! Swimming with a whale shark was truly amazing. Fatima is a terrific guide, knowledgeable and fun. Her love for the ocean and the wildlife in it is infectious! She and the captain made sure that we all got the chance to enjoy a truly magical experience. Also, shout out to Katya for securing a time slot! Not an easy task and very much appreciated! read more

I couldn't have been happier with my entire experience from booking through rebooking through the day-of experience itself. I had originally booked for Nov, 4 weeks into the usual season, but this year the government held season up for 6 weeks, so I had to reschedule further down the calendar by 2 months to make sure season would be going. Anna and the team were very communicative during that whole time. Even the first day of my rescheduled trip was cancelled due to high winds, but once again Anna was very communicative and refunded that day immediately. Luckily, the second day was a GO and I finally got to meet Anna and the crew of Angel and Pachito were just excellent the whole day; Angel is part fish because he just kept swimming and swimming and swimming along with the whale shark, while we all gassed out and swapped groups. I whole-heartedly recommend them for your Whale Shark experience or anything that they offer because they're an excellent operation. read more

We were a group of 4 adults and 6 kids between the ages of 3 and 13. We did the Combo Tour which is a trip to Isla Espíritu Santo, then to swim with the sea lion, followed by lunch on a beach, and finishing with a swim with whale sharks. It was an all day trip of about 8 hours. I have to say that Angel, our trip guide, and Alejandro, our captain, were just fantastic! I can't recommend them highly enough. They are great with the kids and so patient. They're both just great guys. The lunch on the beach was a great break in the middle of the trip. The beach was fun and the kids had a blast. Angel and Alejandro set up three large umbrellas and chairs for everyone along with the meal on a table for us to serve ourselves. Lunch was a really good ceviche with tostado shells and two kinds of burritos. There was also fresh pineapple and grapes and a delicious pasta salad. We hung out at the beach for about an hour and a half just relaxing. The swim with the sea lions was an incredible experience. They're incredibly playful and fun to watch. It was the more popular part with about half our group. The whale shark was the more popular with the other half. I found the whale shark experience awe-inspiring. They're huge and graceful and it was amazing to be swimming right next to them. Overall, I would highly recommend the Combo Trip as you get to experience both the sea lion and the whale sharks. They didn't charge us for the 3 year old, by the way and the gave us a discount for the people beyond the 6th person. Highly, highly recommended. We have been here for a month and everyone said this has been the highlight of the trip. read more

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What an amazing tour! Angel was an AWESOME tour guide, and had us swimming with sea lions and whale sharks. I really appreciated their environmental considerations too, making sure that the animals were safe, and we obeyed the various regulations. The small tour size, great food, expert support - all make this the best tour team in La Paz. Book this tour. read more

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Great communication. Good equipment. Charming employees. And great photos. Thanks Angel!

if you're willing to endure some pretty choppy currents for an hour (on way out) and an hour (on way back) out to put on a wet suit and swim with sea lions nearby for 10 minutes, this is the tour for you. i was expecting more snorkeling - too see fish etc. that wasn't really part of this and if you're bringing kids, it's really only worth i'd i'd they are experienced in the water with snorkels (for the seals) on the way back, we stopped at a nice beach to have lunch, but weren't expecting all of the wasps. that was no fun. a girl in our group got stung don't mean to a downer here, it's always nice seeing what a place looks like from the ocean (and some of the geology is neat), but they need to offer an abbreviated version of this trip. maybe an hour or two, and find a wasp free beach also, we stopped by a few beaches bunch couldn't get out of the boat for various reasons. they guys on the boat were good. unfortunately we didn't understand everything because mostly in spanish read more

Went a month ago hoping for whale sharks but the season started late. They made the best of it and we did a sea lion, balandra beach tour. This just meant we returned this month (Dec) to try again. We went out with Katrin (again and who we love). She is so personable and has so much love and information on the sea life here in La Paz. We found a semi soup of sharks and at one time she was pulling me out of the way of a few because I was watching the one in front of me. Completely got surrounded by about 4-5. It was amazing. I know we are at the mercy of nature but coming here was better than Cancun in a few key ways. The trip is shorter to the sharks as well as less rocky. No sea sickness is happening here unless you are super prone to it. The only let down is that it's a bit cooler in the water but they have wetsuits so it's totally fine. I prefer Katrin but went with Angel the next day who is super nice. Did the whale shark and sea lion tour with him and enjoyed it again. Obviously when I return I will come to VIP. read more

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Your was absolutely awesome. Anna our guide was super personable, knowledgeable and got us right where we needed to be. Have been on lots of different nature tours including the Galapagos and this was one of the better organized we've done. Trip set up for only small group which was perfect read more

We had an amazing time with LaPaz VIP Tours!! Anna was quick to respond and set up a a day and time for my family of 7!! Katrina was our guide for the day and she was a lot of fun! She Made sure we all got an opportunity to see the whales and swim with seals. Lunch was amazing! The day was relaxing and never rushed. We where in the Cabo, LaPaz area for 10 days and I feel this was the highlight of our trip!! Also guides take pictures in and out of the water!! Photos where ready to view the next day, and free to down loud!! read more

La Paz VIP Tours - Snorkeling Near Me - La Paz, BCS

Try as hard as you can to take Anna's tour - she has an excellent approach to ecology and she cares deeply about life in the ocean. Tours are for very small groups of people (maximum of 6) with only 1 or 2 people in the water with the Whale Sharks at any one time. We would have done a second tour with Anna, but she is so popular they did not have any availability... BOOK EARLY! :-) We loved it and would highly recommend... read more

Best day trip ever! Took our teens out for the day and had an amazing trip. The guide is so knowledgeable and friendly. She swam with us and pointed out sea life, even swam back to boat to get my son a new mask. Plus she gave us a 100 photos and cooked us a delicious lunch on a beach! read more

La Paz VIP Tours - Snorkeling Near Me - La Paz, BCS

Absolutely one of the best experiences! Captain Eddie was our spotter and Kat was with us in the water making sure we all got a chance to snorkel along side the amazing creatures. This is a must! read more

If I could give them more stars I would, seriously!!! We booked the Sea of Cortez tour with VIP, which included both the whale sharks and sea lions. From the beginning they were amazing. Very responsive to emails. I asked if they offered or worked with anyone to drive us from Cabo. We really wanted to do the tour and VIP. They did and arranged it for us. The tour day was perfect and so smooth! I absolutely loved that we had 3 different opportunities to jump in the water and swim along the whale sharks. There were 6 guest on the boat and we jumped in 2 at a time with the guide, Katrin. It's was really nice and made the experience more intimate and memorable. The whale shark was just as described, a gentle giant. He allowed us to swim along him at a decent pace. Our guide was very helpful, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the day. She recommended us not jump the first time with a GoPro to really take in the experience. She took her GoPro in the water with all the jumps and made a good effort to capture a good photo and video. After everyone got a chance in the water we moved to the sea lions. There we were all 6 able to jump in the water together, less restrictions I'm guessing. Lunch was burritos, ceviche, fruit, and nonalcoholic drinks. Very filling and tasty. Also Nelson and his partner, our drivers were also amazing!!!! He gave us time to stop for coffee and use the restroom on the way to La Paz. Even gave us beer for the ride back. They were extremely nice, friendly, and we felt completely safe. Couldn't have asked for better drivers or guide! The one thing about this day I would note is that the whale shark tour was a little fast paced. Once the captain spotted the whale shark you start getting ready to jump just waiting for the signal. If he/she is swimming you want to start swimming along side him soon after jumping. If you hesitate too long, he can leave you in his dust. Making it impossible to catch up. If you have never used a snorkel/ fins before or have equipment issues that can be a problem. VIP was very accommodating when this happened making sure no one missed out because of it. It's what makes them an amazing company. So although you don't need snorkeling experience, it helps. For some people it's uncomfortable, and makes them anxious. But don't let that keep you. This is truly an adventure of a lifetime you don't want to miss and something I'll never forget!!! So glad my fiancé suggested we do this! read more

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Anna and Eddie were terrific! She also has one of the better snorkeling gears as compared to the many other snorkel tours we've been on - it's the professional mask, not that cheap plastic stuff. We went into water in pairs with Anna and she guided us through the adventure and also took great videos. We have children ages 11 and 9 and Anna took them each by the hands and helped them along. I was right on top of a Whale Shark (didn't know I wasn't suppose to be on top but swimming to side). We saw one feeding also. Disappointed on how murky the water was (plankton filled so it wasn't clear). We didn't get to swim with Sea Lions like I thought we would but the children were exhausted after 2 hours and ready to get off. Next time, when children are older, we'll take the longer excursion. read more

Wow! All I can say is WOW! What an amazing day (10/15/19) to swim with the whale sharks. Katrin was our tour guide and provided us with so much good information about the whale sharks and their environment. My wife leading up to the tour was apprehensive, but when she swam with the whale sharks she loved it and could not wait to get back in the water for another swim with the whale sharks. The boat was a short 20 minute ride from the marina and was very comfortable with cushion seats and a shade canopy. Katrin took photos of all of us on the tour and provided outstanding video and still photographs to all of us and was included in the tour price. Fantastic tour and highly recommend. read more

I never write reviews, but these folks are the best! Swimming with Whale Sharks had been on my bucket list for years and they made it happen. I've been in the service/guide industry for years and they are pros. We went out with Angel and Captain Alejandro. They limit the amount of people in the water, but that is just so everyone gets the best experience possible. They also provide pictures and video so you don't have to worry about it. Watched other groups with more people in the water and it didn't look nearly as hands on. Literally Angel will grab you by the arm and swim you right to the head of the Whale Shark. Got to look it right in the eye! Already planning my next trip. read more

The best part of our entire vacation. Book early!!! Ana and Yan are really organized and this attention to detail is reflected by the quality of the tour. Everything has been carefully organized to make sure that your group has a lot of time with the whale sharks, sea lions, relaxing at the beautiful beach. Lunch is AMAZING. We were a group with age range from 8 - 80. All were taken care of equally well and both the kids and elderly people were made to feel very comfortable and taken care of in the water. Depending on how comfortable your kids are in the water, I would say ~6 is probably the minimum age for them to enjoy this. Our kids loved it and wanted to go again the next day. Yan, the guide is really fun and knowledgeable about the sea life which made the trip fun for everyone. No hidden costs, they take care of everything, including photos. We can't recommend enough, definitely book with them! The trip starts at 9am, so if you are coming from Cabo, it was a long day for the kiddos. Next time we will come the night before. We stayed at Hotel H-blue afterwards, just a short walk away which is also really nice. read more

Absolutely INCREDIBLE! My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Baja. It was a lovely vacation and our highlight was definitely our day at sea with La Paz Vip Tours. Captain Eddy and Anna are fabulous guides and very respectful of all sea life. We swam with hundreds of Manta Rays, Sea Lions and gorgeous colorful fish. We also saw the famous Blue Footed Boobies (only found here and in the Galapagos). We had lunch on a secluded beach in beautiful Balandra Bay. We are gluten & dairy free and Anna went out of her way to prepare delicious food for us to eat. Anna was in the water with her GoPro filming for us and taking lots of photos. She had warned us prior to booking our excursion that it was not whale season-nevertheless it was an incredible day. We are already planning our next trip back so that we can swim with the gentle giants. Thank you Anna!!! read more

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Having a fabulous guide makes the experience that much better. Besides being so obviously passionate about the whale sharks, Ana was fun and informative and having the video is the icing on the cake. Seeing one of natures beautiful wonders up close is unforgettable. I wish I could start off my morning with Ana, her crew and the whale sharks every day! read more

My husband and I had an amazing experience with Anna (for last-minute booking a whale shark diving tour, same-day!) and our guide Katrin. Both were very professional, efficient and clearly have a passion for the animals and ecology of Baja California Sur. It was truly an educational experience that made you 'feel good' about your tourism. Just what we were looking for. We loved that the tours are for very small groups of people (maximum of 6) with only 2 people in the water with the Whale Sharks at any one time. Also really loved Katrin capturing photos and video and sharing them with us almost immediately. We didn't realize how much we'd appreciate that until we were on the boat/in the water with these magical animals! Highly recommend a tour with VIP Tours. read more

Preeettty cool tour to do if you got some time in La Paz or Cabo. We were staying for a week, and I convinced my fiancé to do this with me. She was hesitant, but the research and web info that VIP allowed, helped ease that stress. They even helped us book our drive from Cabo to La Paz, which was nice, since we basically got chauffeured from place to place, and it was amazing. The tour itself was great too, Ana and Katrina were amazing. Our boat captiano Eddy was fantastic. When we faced a juvenile whale shark, my heart stopped; it's one of the most beautiful sights one could ever imagine of seeing. Something so wild, in its own home. The Sea Lion snorkel was just icing on the cake. the trip was smooth the service was fantastic. I didn't expect much, but I was blown away. Loved every minute from the people on the tour, to what was introduced and forever branded in my heart. VIP Tours made it happen. This surely made an excellent Mexico vacation. Would highly consider it again. Thanks again team. We looooved it!!! read more

What an amazing experience. I scheduled the Sea of Cortez Wonders tour on Nov 13, 2019. Anna from VIP tours was amazing, along with her communications, while making my reservation from California. Meeting us at the boat to introduce herself along with her staff. We were with marine biologist Marta. She was very passionate and knowledgeable about the whale sharks. John read more

Awesome experience. Crew was professional. Everything went smoothly. We did the Sea of Wonders tour which was about 6 hours with whale sharks, sea lions, and a beach lunch in the beautiful Balandra Bay. I would definitely use this company again if I ever find myself in La Paz again. read more

We've done many of the "swim with this or that" tours, and Ana's Whale Shark Adventure tops the list! Spoiler Alert...the first thing you'll learn from Ana is that Whale Sharks are neither whales nor sharks, they're fish! Very gentle and non threatening. Local regulations are strict regarding these tours, so the experience is intimate and uncrowded. You will not be rushed, and you'll be able to spend as much time in the water as you like. Ana provides EVERYTHING you'll need. Her knowledge is impressive--you'll learn a lot too! She's very responsive to your inquiries--just be sure to check your spam folder! read more

Our group of 7 took a tour with Katrin as our guide and Beto as our captain. We left from the harbor shortly after 9 am and headed out of the bay in a comfortable boat with generous shade. They provided us with some organic sunscreen (good stuff btw) and we lathered up on the way. We made several quick stops on the way out to the islands. At each stop, Kat eagerly shared information about the topography, wildlife or history of the area. Her natural enthusiasm for animals and the sea are impossible to miss. It made the day so enjoyable. The obvious highlight of the trip was snorkeling with the sea lions. Kat took the lead and got the whole group to feel comfortable swimming with the sea lions. On top of that, she took numerous videos and well over 100 photos of our group. After our snorkel, we headed to a nearby beach to enjoy lunch and a few beers. The food was tasty! Ceviche, fresh fruit other various snacks really hit the spot. The tour continued on the way back as we made stops to check out some bird nesting habitats and some historic pearl farms. Overall, the trip was highly satisfying. What an excellent day! Pro Tip: There's not really a 'VIP' storefront to find, so hang out by the dock gate and they'll come find you. It's a few steps past the little store at the front of the marina. read more

Katrin is great! She is extremely knowledgeable on Whale Sharks and made everyone feel really comfortable getting in the water. You could tell that she's really passionate about preserving ocean life and provided organic sun block to the group. She really wanted everyone to take in the moment so she took photos and videos for our group while we just swam around. Would highly recommend going with VIP Tours! Couldn't have asked for a better guide! read more

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HIGHLIGHTS: 1. Anna Is amazing! She will make sure you have the PERFECT day. 2. Captain Eddie is THE BEST at finding Whale sharks (we found 2 in late August!) 3. Anna takes you to a remote part of the balandra beach with the best view 4. Anna and Eddie set up a private picnic spread under an umbrella on a table right on the beach - homemade ceviche, fresh fruit, sandwiches, plenty of cold water, beer, and snacks! 5. Anna takes pictures and videos of you and sends them ALL to you after the trip! I want to start by telling you if you are planning on going on any sort of trip in La Paz (which you should!) to go with Anna. She is wonderful from setting up details and planning the excursion tailored to what you need to making sure you have everything the day of. Anna made sure to bring plenty of equipment. We rented long wet suites from her too just to make sure we were comfortable in the water (plus they add extra buoyancy). Anna took us out with her Captain, Eddie. Our first stop were the whale sharks. Eddie is a PRO at finding them, and is able to spot them from far away. Anna made sure to take us out on a sunny day so that we were able to find them! We found one right away. Anna gets in the water with you and helps you swim the right way to maximize the time with the whale shark. Other tours we saw just had swimmers jump in the water on their own and barely see them with no guide. She also sends you out in very small groups (ours was by two) so that you can intimately swim with the whale shark. After the first whale shark, we kept looking and found another! This one was also a slow swimming whale shark so we had plenty of time with it!! Next stop we went to the blue footed boobies. The birds all stay on a giant rock/cliff area in the water. Captain Eddie drove the boat right up to it so that we can see them up close. Next we went to the sea lions! Anna spent plenty of time explaining to us how the sea lions act and signs to look out for, but assuring us she has never had any issues. She again got in the water with us and made sure that we were both safe and having a wonderful time. After the sea lions, it was lunch time. Anne took us to a part of balandra beach we had never been to, and we were amazed by the view she took us to. The part of the beach you can only get to by boat, so it was very private! Anna and Eddie set up a private picnic spread under an umbrella on a table right on the beach - homemade ceviche, fresh fruit, sandwiches, plenty of cold water, beer, and snacks! Finally, after the trip, Anna sent us all the videos and photos she took of my family on dropbox so that we could have all the photos! Go with Anna, you will not regret it! read more

I went on Anna's amazing and fun La Paz whale shark adventure and had the time of my life. She is sweet, professional and the outing was planned very well with great attention to detail. Swimming with the whale sharks was definitely one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life. Great food prepared by Anna for our picnic at a gorgeous beach and detailed descriptions were provided about the whale sharks, sea lions and all of the cool points of interest we went to see! She also takes wonderful pictures and video for your memories. I highly recommend this tour company if you want the best experience here in La Paz, it's definitely worth every penny read more

We were happy from start to finish with these guys. The customer service was excellent, with almost immediate responses to emails. Our guide was informative, friendly, fun and a great swimmer-- everything you'd want in a guide. We saw all the sea life we had hoped to. And to top it all off, they provide photos and videos of the experience, at no additional cost. We felt like we got great value for our money with this tour. Finally, we really appreciated how they used biodegradable sunscreen and had a conscientiousness about the sea life we were viewing. You won't be disappointed! read more

Wow! The tour that Anna and Eddy provided is a once in a lifetime opportunity. They are amazing guides. They allow a maximum of 6 people per trip so that all of their guests get ample time to swim with the whale sharks. Anna takes guests 2 at a time to get up close and personal with these amazing and docile creatures. They are so elegant. Each couple was able to swim with the sharks 3 times. Although my husband's favorite was swimming with whale sharks, I adored the sea lions more. We were able to swim with them as long as we wanted. It was amazing. They were diving all around us. It was beyond amazing! We also blue footed boobies and had a fresh ceviche and burrito lunch on a gorgeous beach. The hole day was completely magical. Also Anna was taking video and pictures the whole time. She uploads all of the pictures that she takes free of charge. What a wonderful addition to the tour. If we are ever back in Cabo, which I imagine we will be, we will be using their services again! A couple of notes: I recommend that you bring a lite jacket for the boat ride back to the Marina. It gets a little chilly. Also, please wear your biodegradable sun screen at the resort pools in the Cabo areas. I didn't realize it but many of the resorts recycle ocean water with a desalination process. Saltwater pools are recycled directly with the water returning to the ocean. Regular sunscreen has ingredients that kill coral. I would love to come back and see the beautiful coral, fish, sea lions and whale sharks, but we all have to do our part to save our oceans read more

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Anna was the best! Our whole group had a great time snorkeling and swimming with the sea lions. The lunch was also incredible! I would definitely do this again next time I visit. read more

Great experience! We were lucky there were lots of whale sharks and they were close in. Ana and Eddy were great. We had 3 kids and all of them were able to jump in and see the sharks. I definitely recommend this tour! read more

We just came back from an amazing bucket list experience!!! Anna and Captain Eddy were wonderful guides. Anna got in the water and held my hand keeping me just the right distance from the whale shark! We swam so close I could see him breathing! Four whale sharks all in the same spot!! You won't go wrong with Anna and Eddy! read more

We had the best time with Anna and Eddie. Anna made sure we knew how to safely snorkel with the whale sharks and gave everyone in our party the confidence to swim with these huge, gentle creatures. Eddie has an uncanny ability to find the whale sharks. Anna is really funny and enthusiastic--and she made great images and videos of all of us swimming with the whale sharks. What sets this tour apart from others--Anna snorkels in the water with you, so you just follow her to have the best swim along side this biggest fish. She even coached us about how to best see the whale shark while it was slowly making a circle while feeding. read more