Puerto Vallarta offers the visitor not only the beauty of its beaches, its wonderful climate, and its exciting nightlife, but also the opportunity to witness an amazing world of natural diversity.

 

The waters of Banderas Bay are home to a variety of marine life. Bottlenose dolphins - famous for their appearances in movies, TV, and water parks - are the most common dolphin species in Puerto Vallarta, although others - such as the spotted and spinner dolphin - can also be found.

 

These friendly and informative trips combine the adventure of being up-close and personal with mother Nature, with the personalized service, safety, and guidance of an expert in the field.

Our mission is to share with you the richness and spectacular beauty of our region's biodiversity, as well as to raise awareness of the importance of its preservation to a better future for our planet. We love nature, and we want to share it with you.

Venture with us and watch them play or feed while you learn about the secret life of these intelligent creatures.

Swim near them (conditions permitting), use our hydrophone to hear them communicate under water, and see other marine species.

That tour will be the experience of your lifetime.

 

Recommendations:
* Please note that spray from the ocean is inevitable on board, so bring a windbreaker.
* Also, wear a hat and swimsuit, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
* This is a spectacular tour! Don't forget your camera and extra film, and a waterproof bag to protect your equipment!
* This tour is generally not recommended for children under 6 years of age.

dates:

this program runs April through December

Tours depart every day from "Los Peines" pier in Puerto Vallarta at 9:00 am, returning to the same location at approximately 12:00 pm.

( The entrance to the pier is located between Puerto Iguana Condominiums and the Navy Hospital. )

included:

* A bilingual guide (English - Spanish)
* An explanation about cetacean evolution, characteristics, and behaviour.
* Use of life jackets.
* A hydrophone (to hear the dolphins' communicating whistles and echolocation sensory system)

not included:

- transportation to Puerto Vallarta

- additional meals & private expenses

- tips (15 - 20 % recommended)

price

     EUR 83 / US$ 107 per person   

other currencies: please contact me via email or mention in the inquiry
 

notice:

The organizer cannot guarantee sightings or interactions with wild dolphins nor ideal weather conditions.

organizer: Discover Pacific

They are  a private company run and operated by Alfredo Herrera, a bilingual guide specializing in wildlife excursions such as whale watching, wild dolphin encounters, and bird watching, as well as specialized fishing tours. In 1999 Alfredo founded Discover Pacific Tours in Puerto Vallarta to provide the public with an opportunity to see these amazing creatures in their natural environment while learning about their secret lives.