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Private Tour Swimming With Whale Shark From Tulum

Tulum, Mexicoby Trip To Mexico

  • 6 hours
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Observe the beautiful whale sharks during their annual visit to Quintana Roo. Whale sharks are the largest fish species in the world and can grow up to 65 feet long. On this tour from Tulum you’ll ride to Cancun and then be taken out to sea where you’ll have the privilege to see and swim nearby these giants. Beverages, snacks and a meal of freshly prepared ceviche will be provided. group size up to 10 people

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off or meeting pont (depending on the hotel)
  • Snacks
  • Snorkel and equipment
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Beverages during the trip
  • Snorkeling with whale sharks
  • Boat ride
  • Ecopark tax
  • Gratuities
  • Photos and videos (available for purchase, please request in advance before the tour)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Cancun

    30 min

    Harbour of departure to swim with whale shark

  2. 2

    Isla Mujeres

    20 min

    The trip ends with a light meal of delicious, fresh ceviche prepared right before your eyes. Then you will return to the port to board the transportation back to the hotels.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    6 hours

    The adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Tulum hotel (private option). Your driver will transport you to Cancun. From there, you will take a boat ride to the waters surrounding Isla Mujeres, Contoy and Holbox. This is the area where whale sharks come to feed on plankton and where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Mexico.  Once you spot the whale sharks, you will get ready to swim in pairs, accompanied by a guide. Your guide will instruct you on the best way to swim nearby the whale sharks.

Meeting and pickup

All hotels from Tulum

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wear a bathing swimsuit under your clothes and if you have a wetsuit, you can bring it
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  • Please wear comfortable clothes (long sleeve t-shirt, pants and shoes) and bring a towel, sandals, Hat and sunglasses and a Photo camera
  • Please bring biodegradable sunscreen
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • For the private tour is a maximum of 10 people per booking
  • The size of boat is 30 feet

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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