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Watch and Swim with Dolphins in the Wild

4.7 · 726 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Vallarta Operated by Wildlife Connection Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Look for a wild Bottlenose pod with biologists and take part in a dolphin research project in Puerto Vallarta.

Snorkel equipment and bottled water are included for the watching and swimming outing; snacks are excluded. 4.73 from 726 reviews at €95 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #5 of 5 in Dolphins & Marine Wildlife, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €95 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • NO alcohol beverages
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Granola Bars, small snack

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 9 October 2026.

Reviews

4.7
726 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 682 of 726

Star breakdown of all 726 ratings

5 stars
634 · 87%
4 stars
48 · 7%
3 stars
6 · 1%
2 stars
14 · 2%
1 star
24 · 3%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
OPEQUIMAR is located across the street from Westin Resort in Marina Vallarta. At security gate tell them you are going for dolphins so they will let you in. Inside look for our sign with a whale and dolphin. We receive at the Azzul Marino Restaurant. Please be 10-15 min prior tour
Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Wildlife Connection; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Granola Bars, small snack

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Dolphins & Marine Wildlife

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 5€953h 30m4.73 (726)shared
Butterfly Sanctuary & Museum Guided Tour in Puerto Vallarta€251h4.92 (460)shared
Wild Dolphin Encounter & Snorkeling Adventure€1044h4.91 (160)shared
Release of Sea Turtles in Camp Tortuguero€352h4.9 (133)shared

Ranked #5 of 5 in Dolphins & Marine Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €104, median €70; typical length 2h 30m. 0 of 5 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 5 Dolphins & Marine Wildlife

From €95 per adult