PUERTO VALLARTA WHALE WATCHING TOUR

Whale watching is one of the most impressive activities in nature you can participate in. Of all the whales, the humpbacks (Megaptera novaeangliae) are the most spectacular ones thanks to their breaching, lobtailing, flippering and their beautiful songs, which are part of their courtship rituals. Wildlife Connection offers you the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable encounter with these friendly giants who arrive to Puerto Vallarta to mate and give birth, during the winter months, year after year. Come with us and meet these magnificent creatures. Our guides are professional biologists prepared to share with you their knowledge and ready to make the tour an unforgettable experience. The whale watching tour is available December 8 through March 23

WHALE RESEARCH PROJECT

Due to the fact that whales spend most of their lives underwater, the first studies conducted were performed on animals that were stranded or caught during the whaling era. The whaling itself was a dark age in the history of many species reducing their populations to almost extinction. Humpback whales were no exception. Today, they are still on the endangered species list, which means that any ongoing research is of a great importance since a lot more information is needed to successfully assist the conservation of the species. Wildlife Connection has been studying the Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Banderas Bay since 1991. The first and very important step was to recognize the whales individually, which has been carried out by taking photos of the ventral part of the fluke, where unique patterns of pigmentation are present. Using these patterns as a fingerprint we have now catalogued more than 810 different whales. Our project continues, as there is still much to learn and understand. Over these past few years we have learned more about humpback behavior and the importance of certain areas for their successful breeding and survival. Banderas Bay, being a place where humpbacks gather every winter to mate and breed, is a place of an enormous importance and its conservation has to be recognized as an urgent priority.For more information please visit www.wildlifeconnection.org

Adopt a Whale We invite you to participate in the study and conservation of the whales. Wildlife Connection has the first real Adopt-A-Whale Program in Puerto Vallarta, called RADAR. Ask us for information and adopt your own whale!

 

7:45 AM Appointment at Opequimar (infront Hotel Regina). Continental breakfast is served while they receive an educational explanation to introduce them to the world of whales as well as information about the different species of dolphins in the bay and their habitat. 

8:20 AM Departure from Pier. Whales and dolphins are searched inside the bay, the time to find them varies. Once they are found more information about them is provided.

1:00 PM Arrival to Puerto Vallarta.

TOURS AVAILABLES DURING THE AFTERNOON FROM 1:00 TO 5:30 PM

Our guides are specialists in cetaceans (Biologists – Wildlife photographer featured in National Geographic magazine and Animal Planet). Photograph tips are given to the clients and at the same time they participate in whale and dolphin research program in charge of our guides. We have a hydrophone system on board to listen to the whales and dolphins. During the tour there is water, juice, sodas and granola bars provided to the clients. Lunch is also included