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title: Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
price: 95
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 702
duration_minutes: 240
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Whales and dolphins
rank_in_category: 6 of 11 (Whale Watching Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-09
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-with-a-biologist-in-puerto-vallarta/
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# Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta

**Guidekin's take:** Observe whales and dolphins in their natural environment with biologists, with an opportunity to participate in a research project. Water, granola bars and a baguette sandwich are included; vegetarian, vegan or other special food requests need advance notice. 4.87 from 702 reviews at €95 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #6 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Wildlife Connection offers you the opportunity to visit these fabulous animals in their natural environment and to participate in a research project that helps us understand and protect our dolphins here in Puerto Vallarta. Our guides are professional biologists who will share with you their knowledge, making this excursion a once-in-a-lifetime experience! This is the NATURAL WAY to observe and enjoy them.

 THESE GENTLE GIANTS DESERVE OUR RESPECT!!!.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: OPEQUIMAR is located across the street…
- Starts 08:00, 09:00, 12:30: 3 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €95 per person
- Duration: 4h
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 702 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Wildlife Connection
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:00, 09:00, 12:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.87 from 702 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 682 of 702.

- 5 stars: 649 (92%)
- 4 stars: 33 (5%)
- 3 stars: 8 (1%)
- 2 stars: 4 (1%)
- 1 star: 8 (1%)

## What's included

- Granola Bars
- Bottled water
- NO alcohol beverages
- Baguette sandwich (turkey, vegables and cheese). Only by request : Vegetarian, vegan or special food option requesting by message, email or phone call minimum 24hr previous tour

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 12:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

OPEQUIMAR is located across the street from Westin Resort in Marina Vallarta. At security gate tell them you are going for whales so they will let you in. Inside look for our sign with a whale and dolphin. We receive at the Azzul Marino Restaurant. Pleaes be 10-15 min prior tour

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- No es recomendable para personas de mas de 7 meses de embarazo

## Compared with other Whale Watching Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 11** | €95 | 4h | 4.87 (702) | shared |
| [Small-Group Half-Day Whale-Watching Tour in Puerto Vallarta](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/small-group-half-day-whale-watching-tour-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | €100 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (353) | shared |
| [Whale Watching Adventure with a Marine Biologist](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/whale-watching-adventure-with-a-marine-biologist/?format=md) | €109 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (181) | shared |
| [Whale Encounter Puerto Vallarta](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/whale-encounter-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 4.94 (531) | shared |

Ranked #6 of 11 in Whale Watching Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €72 to €109, median €90; typical length 3h. 2 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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