Vegan & Vegetarian Gray Whale Watching and Sea Lion Adventure

La Paz, BCS, Mexico

TH
Travelling Herbivore
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3 reviews
Duration: 4 days
Group size: 4 - 8
Vegan & Vegetarian Gray Whale Watching and Sea Lion Adventure
La Paz, BCS, Mexico

Travelling Herbivore
  • Email address verified
3 reviews

Duration: 4 days
Group size: 4 - 8

About this trip

 Join us on our first-ever La Paz tour! On this 3-night & 4-day adventure, you’ll base yourself off of this laidback spot on the shores of Baja California Sur, Mexico, where you will go snorkeling with Sea Lions in their natural habitat as well as spend some time with Gray Whales. Embark on a journey from Puerto Chale to the gray whale’s hangout place so you can watch them as they train their young calves in the warmer waters of the Mexican Pacific. Gray whales prefer the warm waters in Mexico to engage in mating, which is a sight to see in itself.

If that is not magical enough, you will also visit the resident sea lion colony in Isla Espiritu Santo, where you will have the chance to snorkel with the dogs of the sea. They are super curious and playful, especially the young ones! If you are lucky, they may tap you with their fins as they try to get your attention. However, please note that as with all wild animals, sea lions and other wildlife will approach us at their own will and we cannot guarantee up-close interaction. During our visit, we will also stop at Balandra Beach, a protected area where you’ll see the famous stone mushroom. Balandra Beach is home to many microorganisms as well as fauna. It is considered a nucleus-protected area, having the highest level of conservation status in Mexico. To end our day, we will have a delicious lunch cooked by our local chef at Playa Ensenada Grande.

The cherry on top? All of our itineraries are designed by vegans and vegetarians, for vegans and vegetarians. We believe in respect towards all sentient beings and therefore, we choose to run and design experiences that benefit local economies, family businesses, and minority-owned entrepreneurships but above all, trips that contribute to the protection and conservation of our fellow earthlings and their habitats.

What’s included

  • 3 Nights accomodation
    Double occupancy rooms in a family-owned Bed & Breakfast
  • Snorkeling w/sea lions
    Isla Espiritu Santo, Balandra beach, La Paz bay and snorkeling with sea lions tour
  • Environmental taxes
    All protected area entrance fees and environmental protection taxes
  • Two whale watching trips
    Two (2) whale watching expeditions
  • Snorkeling gear
    Snorkeling mask & fins
  • Water bag for phone
    Water-resistant bag for phone
  • Three breakfasts
    Three (2) continental type breakfasts at our B&B
  • One on-the-go breakfast
    One (1) on-the-go breakfast such as vegetable burritos, fruits or chilaquiles
  • Two lunches
    Two (2) lunches: one at La Esperanza Beach and the other at Puerto Chale
  • Tour leader
  • Local guides & drivers

What’s not included

  • Other meals & drinks
    Meals that are not explicitely listed in the inclusions list as well as any drinks not mentioned
  • Neoprene suit
  • Extra gear
    Any gear not listed under the inclusion list
  • Tips
    Always welcome, never mandatory
  • Extras
    Anything not explicitly listed under the inclusions list

Available Packages

La Paz Whale Watching Experience

Prices are listed per person in a double occupancy room.
If you are a single traveler, you will be roomed with another single traveler from the same gender.

$800

Itinerary

Arrival Day
Bienvenidos a La Paz, Baja California Sur!

Meet your tour leader and your fellow travellers! Head over to our B&B or book an extra night before your tour starts. On arrival day, your tour leader will give you important information, so make sure to attend your welcome meeting. We will collect information such as travel insurance information and emergency contact numbers. Afterwards, we will indulge in a delicious & authentic Mexican welcome dinner.


ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: None
MEALS INCLUDED: None

Your Organizer


TH
Travelling Herbivore
3 reviews
We are a grassroots tour company made up of travelers, foodies and tree-huggers who share a passion for authentic experiences and promoting sustainable travel and fair trade. The goal of our tours is to show visitors the often-overlooked side of Mexico while supporting local, family-run businesses and socially responsible establishments. We strive to have a positive impact on local economies as well as respecting the welfare of all sentient beings, human and non-human---This is why we choose to run exclusively vegan and vegetarian tours

Reviews

The market tour and cooking class was the highlight of our Mexico City trip! We are a family of five, including one teenager and two elementary school kids, and we all had a fabulous time! We visited markets that we never would have made it to on our own, learned a bit about the history of Mexico City, and made huaraches! It was SO fun to get our hands in the dough and get to cook the huaraches on the big griddle. Eating them was even more fun! My daughter said it was the best meal she had our entire trip! Sharon was our guide, and we loved spending the morning with her! She was so fun and accommodating with the kids, it was like hanging out with a friend:)
By Amy G for Mexico City Vegan & Veggie Market Explorer plus Cooking Lesson on Apr 11, 2025
We had an awesome time with Mena for this tour! She is incredibly knowledgable, warm, and easy to talk to. We learned so much and ate lots of delicious foods! I love that she makes it a point to support family owned (often women or indigenous owned) businesses!
By Ellen W for Mexico City Vegan & Veggie Market Explorer plus Cooking Lesson on Mar 22, 2025
This street food tour is a fantastic way to learn about the neighborhoods that maybe you would not have otherwise known to visit. There is delicious vegetarian and vegan food all over CDMX. On this tour you will taste food made lovingly by locals and learn about the city, past and present. It’s great information to have both for the first time traveler and those that are looking for more unique places to try. Mena is a wealth of knowledge and I especially enjoyed hearing about the social affairs of the people in Mexico City. She makes the tour so much fun, it’s like walking the neighborhoods with friends. Come hungry because you will be incredibly full by the end!
By Alison D for Vegan and Vegetarian Street Food Adventure on Feb 28, 2025

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We had a fulfilling travel tour with Sharon! Walked through the different neighborhoods in downtown Mexico City, discovered some amazing vegetarian and vegan tacos. The vegan Chicharrón and exotic mushrooms were definitely the highlight. The tour was about 4.5 hours and we were absolutely amazed with the food, local people and the views of the city. Would recommend the food tour to anyone looking to explore vegetation Mexican food in CDMX.
By Divya J on 21 May, 2025