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Wildlife Connection

Paseo de la Marina Sur 214 | Marina Vallarta, Puerto Vallarta 48310, Mexico
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Ranked #13 of 151 activities in Puerto Vallarta
Type: Tours
Owner description: WILDLIFE CONNECTION offers the BEST concept of ECOTOURISM IN VALLARTA giving you a respectful close encounter with nature. Enjoy gentle giants on our... more » Owner description: WILDLIFE CONNECTION offers the BEST concept of ECOTOURISM IN VALLARTA giving you a respectful close encounter with nature. Enjoy gentle giants on our WHALE WATCHING, swim and interact with DOLPHINS IN THE WILD, participate on the National Marine TURTLE CAMP Protection Program,admire the BIRD WATCHING on this tropical paradise, marine wonders on SNORKELING. Our guides are professional biologists with masters degree in Marine ecology and Wildlife Photographer all featured in magazines and documentaries including National Geographic and Animal Planet. We will share with you our knowledge and experience at the same time you will participate in research projects with dolphins and whales in Banderas Bay, making these excursions a once-in-a-lifetime. « less
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Aptos, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

I went to PVR mid-May 2013 and went on the tour to watch the dolphins. The 1st half hour the guide went over information about dolphins and whales which was very informative. Within 5 minutes outside of the harbor we found a few dolphins. As soon as the guide asked if someone wanted to get into the water I was... More

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Tempe, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 via mobile

It was a once in a lifetime experience swimming with wild dolphins. The organization is one of few who can find and follow the dolphins. Wildlife Connection founder taught us a great deal and took fantastic pictures. Such a memorable day. Highly recommend.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

I did this tour 8 years ago when I was in Puerto Vallarta and pretty much returned here to do it again. I don't like the idea of swimming with captive dolphins, and so this tour was perfect! We started the day with a brief (and very interesting) info session on aquatic mammals. Eduardo and Cesar took us out on... More

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Sylvan Lake, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

This was a dream of a day for me! A friend and I had found this tour company online before we came to Puerto Vallarta. We did not see any brochures for them at all during our stay even though we were bombarded by vendors trying to sell us all sorts of excursions, so I am so happy that we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Thank you Gemma. You are a very special person and the best guide ever!! What a spectacular time, swimming with wild dolphins who want to play with us! Thank you so much also for the turtle hatchling release opportunity. All the staff and volunteers do an amazing job. We miss you already!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

Although Puerto Vallarta is far too much of a crowded tourist area for us to revisit, the two tours we did with Wildlife Connection almost made the trip worthwhile. Both tours were preceeded by a useful presentation of marine mammals, and the tours themselves were with very small groups (10-12) in small Zodiac like boats that allowed you to get... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

Went on both the whale watching & turtle tour. Once in a lifetime experience with lovely staff & intimate group numbers. The fee itself goes into funding the research. Wouldn't hesitate to return to Puerto Vallarta just to do most of their tours. Have recommended to family & friends that want to now visit P.V. due to the glowing recommendation.... More

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Ladysmith, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

The morning before flying back to Canada we were thrilled to have a few hours on the water--it was sunny, warm, and the seas were calm. Gemma, a marine biologist, was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. We encountered several humpback mothers and babies, one of which seemed to be leaping for joy again and again. We also saw about 100... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

We booked this tour online after reading the reviews here before even booking our flight and we were thrilled with our choice. We booked the whale watching and turtle combo tour which is excellent value for money the whale tour was four hours long,. They are two separate tours, and if you book the whale watching in the morning the... More

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Telluride, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

Our guide, Eduardo, took us out in the morning and we saw 28 species of birds including the excellent Motmot. We also saw macaws and parrots in flight but not perched. He had extra binoculars and used a laser pointer to help us see where to look in the branches. Eduardo is an extremely talented wildlife photographer and was able... More

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