La Paz VIP Tours

La Paz VIP Tours

La Paz VIP Tours
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Scuba & SnorkellingShark DivingBoat ToursPrivate ToursDolphin & Whale Watching
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Only by previous appointment, reduced groups, private tours and custom tours. Contact us by email. We will get back to you in less than 12 hours, or telephone or whatsapp. We run daily tours to swim and snorkel with the whale sharks, the sea lions, visit beautiful Balandra Beach, full day in Espiritu Santo Island. We also offer Private Tours customised to fit your interests and schedule. All the tours are guided (English, Spanish, German, Italian, French) and we offer photography and videography service. We can also arrange your fishing trip with our very experienced and friendly captains, including all the gear and live bait when available. Please contact us for more details
La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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2024

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Karine C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
My friends and I took a short trip to Baja to snorkel with the whale sharks and we ended up booking two different excursions with La Paz VIP tours. Months leading up to the tours, they answered all our questions in thoughtful detail. We loved that the tour was a small group to allow for the best experience. The first tour we took was the combined whale shark, sea lion and pristine Balandra beach expedition and the second day we took the All Islands Tour to Espiritu Santo Natural Park to swim with the sea lions. Both tours were mind blowing! This is a top of the line company. Both guides -Katrin and Anna were knowledgeable and caring of the needs of everyone on board. They took care of every detail including the dietary restrictions of their guests into consideration. Swimming next to whale sharks was one of the most amazing experiences of our lives, but so was the amazing sea life on the second tour. Dozens of adolescent sea lions swam up to play! We saw coral and thousands of fish, pelicans, dolphins, sea turtles. Thank you to the team at VIP Tours. You created an experience that we will be talking about for the rest of our lives!
Written December 23, 2023
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Thank you so much Karine for taking a time to write us this beautiful review. And thank you for choosing us, it was so much fun to have you girls on tours. Fortunately weather was cooperating and we could show you all the best spots in the area. Come back for more adventures!
Written January 7, 2024
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Danielle P
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Family
Took a tour out to Isla Espíritu Santo to see sea lions and couldn’t have had a more perfect experience. We did the private tour, as we had two small kids in tow, and the captain and our guide Katya took care of every little detail to ensure we saw the most amazing wildlife in the most comfortable way possible. The dolphins played next to our boat as the captain maneuvered to give them some good wake to jump in, rays skipped out of the water, pufferfish swam beside us, we caught glimpses of the blue footed boobie and other unique birds and of course the main event- the sea lions!

The water was freezing, but jumping into the ocean with sea lions circling around you, coral below with vibrant fish, and an island above with hundreds of sea lion families- it was something we’ll never forget.

Katya took every opportunity to help keep our kids safe and happy, from making them “beds” in the floor of the boat for naps (heaven when they fell asleep on the way out to the island and the way back), to getting them suited up, and even to letting them climb on her back in the water so mom and dad could enjoy the sea lions in peace. Amazing! Fellow moms will relate to the total relief we felt to have someone with us who went above and beyond for the care of our hijos!

The icing on the cake was pulling up to a private beach, only acceptable by boat, and sitting down to a scrumptious picnic lunch that she and the captain set up for us. The food was delicious, the views stunning, and we and the kids got to just take it all in.

We just got our Dropbox download of all the photos and video they took and … wow. Memories forever.

It was disappointing that the whale shark experience had to be halted for the season due to low count, but this team made sure we had a memorable day. And we’ll certainly be back.

Tips for parents: the ride out is fast and cold. Big puffy jackets are great for the kiddos, but I’d also recommend a winter hat that stays on the ears (as opposed to just the hood of the jacket, which flies back instantly). Also, warm socks/booties for after the sea Lion swim would have been helpful, in addition to the dry clothes we had.
Written February 23, 2023
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Thank you so much Danielle for this beautiful review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the tour. It's very sad that whale shark activity has been restricted, but sea lions are super fun and playful as well. Hopefully we can take you out to swim with whale sharks next time) It was a pleasure to have your family on board!
Written March 19, 2023
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theantlion
Birmingham, UK2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Friends
Our guide Anna began the tour by introducing us to Capt. Mike from there the hospitality never ended; plying us with drinks and snacks whilst providing a constant stream of interesting factoids and stories about the area the one hour boat ride to the sea lion colony quickly passed.

The swim with the sea lions passed equally as fast, drifting along the edge of the colony we were greeted by the bellowing of a dominate male. The surrounding harem and pups quickly took up the call and we were serenaded with a cacophony of barks.

The smell of a sea lion colony is something that defies description, thankfully the diving mask provided handy over the nose protection from the worst of it. Once submerged a dizzying variety of corals and fish swam into view. Then the first sea lions approached us big males and graceful females swam leisurely past. Occasionally young pups would swim near comically tumbling and turning in the water; the jesters to the adults regal passage.

The whole time Anna provided a solid and recognisable figure in her singular wet suit guiding us around the colony, taking photographs and keeping us together whilst chatting amiably with other tour guides. Finally we had to leave and that was the hardest part, dragging ourselves away from a wild experience not unlike a safari except we were separated from the lions by only a few inches of water.

Once we were all safely aboard the next stop was a nearby beach for lunch. Almost a movie set framed by high cliffs either side of a beautiful white beach of crushed shell with glass clear water. Capt. Mike and Anna soon had tables and chairs set up and we were given a delicious lunch of ceviche, burritos and Anna’s own special pasta salad.

We then had the option of either further snorkelling on a ship wreck in shallow water or a walk to a beauty spot but we had to head back for dinner reservations so we returned to port. All in all this was a singular experience with a superb tour guide and Captain who know their area and have a true passion for showing groups a sensational piece of nature.

I would highly recommend arriving as early as possible to get ahead of other tour groups, tell Anna any special dietary requirements (nothing is too much for this guide) and prepare yourselves for a truly magical experience.
Written January 1, 2023
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Dear Neil, You left us completely speechless with such a wonderful and sincere review. It was a real pleasure to have you and your lovely family on board. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience so beautifully written. We truly hope to have you on board next year again for a whale shark encounter. It was a pleasure to meet you, keep enjoying your travels
Written January 1, 2023
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Terri S
18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
This is the second time I have gone out with VIP tours. This was the best trip I had been on. My friend and I took the combo trip and we got up close and personal with whale sharks, a humpback whale that was breaching, and sea lions at the sea lion nursery. The staff are excellent, they work very hard to make sure that you have a great experience, and the lunch on the beach was very good. I would definitely recommend them. Even though they cost a little more, that is because they only take out 6 to 7 people at a time. Some of the other tours take out 12 people and you are always jostling for a position to take pictures and get into the water. Our guide Angel was a master swimmer and made sure you were always in a great position to view the whale shark while you were in the water. Our boat driver, Beto, was the one who spotted the humpback whale on the horizon and got us over there quickly so we could enjoy the experience.
Written April 6, 2022
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beachlover
toronto canada106 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
VIP Whale Shark Tour was an amazing experience. Katrin and our boat driver (my apology but I can’t remember his name) were experts in delivering a great experience for the three couples on our boat (small group size is a major benefit with this tour!). The Boat driver is key is locating the whale sharks and communicating with other boats in the area. This is not an easy task given the massive size of the sea area that the whale sharks feed in. But find them they did! Katrin was absolutely incredible in taking two of us at a time to swim with these beautiful massive creatures ensuring that we got up close and personal 😳 with the whales. Equipment provided (snorkels, fins, wetsuits) were very good and Katrin also took great pics and videos. The return boat ride feels cool after being in the water a lot so bring a warmer long sleeve to throw on for the ride back.
Written December 12, 2023
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Thank you so much for this amazing review. We are so glad that you've enjoyed your whale shark experience with us. It is our goal to bring you more personal and private experience with whale sharks. You probably went with Katrin and Eddy, they are our star team) Thank you again and come back for more!
Written December 15, 2023
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Sam B
54 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
I didn’t end up taking a tour due to them being booked. But I cannot say enough about the transparency and honesty of this company. I booked a whale shark tour with another operator who took my money and kept cancelling referencing weather and sea conditions…. and when I contacted this company not only did they respond so quickly but told me the whale shark area has been closed because there are not enough to do tours. They continued to up date me as officials counted the sharks to make a decision if tours would go ahead. All this while another tour operator tried to tell me they are guaranteeing us to go out when they couldn’t possibly do that. This company is legitimate and has the best of intentions in mind. The beautiful animals and not just taking money with no intentions of running a tour. Thank you Anna and Katya you are beautiful people, saving me from more heart break, disappointment and money loss.

I will be booking with them when I come back to Baja.
Written February 5, 2023
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Thank you for taking a time to write us a review and thank you so much for your kind words. This winter is really challenging with the wind so we are not able go out as much as we want, but we try our best to keep guests informed and aware of the situation) We really hope to take you out on the tour next time you're in Baja!
Written February 7, 2023
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Alyssa P
24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Amazing experience! Our guide (Katherine I believe) went above and beyond to take care of us, make sure we were comfortable, get great footage, and make sure the whales were safe. I truly appreciated it! We did another tour with a different company which was good but this one was superior due to the overly people.
Written January 19, 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words! We've been working for Katrin for years and she is just as passionate about the ocean as on her first day, so glad you've enjoyed your whale shark experience with us.
Written March 26, 2024
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Surfette88
Los Angeles61 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
Katya and Katrin were absolutely fantastic! We were supposed to do the Sea of Cortez Wonders tour, but they did not have enough whale sharks so that area was closed. Katya was wonderful and gave us other tour options or a full refund. We opted for the Sea Lion Snorkel and lunch at Balandra Bay. Katrin was our guide and she was a total delight! We tried on wet suits and fins before we took off on the 30 min boat ride to the sea lions. She was a wealth of information about the area, the marine life and what we were seeing on the ride. We stopped to view the frigate nesting area and saw a few blue footed boobies before we arrived at the sea Lion colony. Once we were there - she helped us into the water. The water was in the 60’s and still a bit cold, even with the wetsuits. It was too cold for our 9 yr old daughter. Katrin had our daughter sit inside a buoy so she wasn’t in the water and felt more comfortable. We were able to float her around so she could see the sea lion colony from the comfort of the buoy. Katrin was so wonderful and kind and patient with her. While we swam around, she took lots of underwater photos of us snorkeling with the sea lions and colorful fish!
She offered us snacks and drinks for the short ride to Balandra Bay. The beach is insanely beautiful! Katrin and our captain, Fabrizio, set up a delicious lunch on the beach with fresh fruit, shrimp ceviche and burritos. It was a lovely setting and we got to swim around and explore the beach after we ate.
On our way back to the Marina, we were asking about the city center/Malecón. Katrin was so kind and offered to drop us off right in the city center so we wouldn’t have to walk or call a taxi!
We had the best excursion with La Paz VIP and Katrin was one of the best guides we’ve ever had! Katya was wonderful to work with and she sent us a Dropbox of the photos and videos Katrin took the following day!
When we come back to La Paz - we will def do another tour with them!
Written March 24, 2023
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You have left us speechless with this beautiful review. Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so thrilled that you had such a good time out in Sea of Cortez with us! Hope to take take your family out on a tour again, fingers crossed for whale shark)
Written April 23, 2023
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waterweaver
Julian, CA29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
No Whale Sharks.... no problem. VIP Tours with Angel and Captain Poncho were able to pick us up along with 2 other people which had booked the Whale Shark swimming and were promised snorkeling with the Sea Lions and lunch on the beach would be great, well, it was awesome! Our ponga Captain Poncho took us through arches, into caves, past small fishing villages, past beautiful Sea of Cortez islands on the way to swim with the Sea Lions which turned out to be the best! They did swim past you at top speed and Angel our guide took us over beautiful coral, past colorful fish all while sea lions are swimming all around us. Then off to lunch on a beautiful beach, the best Civiche ever! More snorkeling then one more unbelievable snorkel stop while getting to see sights of the Espiritu Santo Island National Park. Beautiful day!!!!
Written November 8, 2022
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Thank you for a wonderful review, it's true, this year whale shark season started really late, we are so glad that you enjoyed your experience with us. Hope to see you again on board!
Written December 1, 2022
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Margaret H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
During our recent visit to La Ventana our extended family were lucky to spend a day at sea with Anna on her boat. Anna paid particular attention to our safety,
sustenance and enjoyment. There was much laughter and the group snorkelled
swam and enjoyed the sight of the sea lions. Anna was well versed in the history of the area and painted vivid pictures of the early inhabitants and how the sea/landscape was formed.
We enjoyed a picnic on a secluded beach and arrived back at 5pm.
Thank you Anna and to Captain Mike.
Written January 10, 2023
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Dear Margaret We are honored to deserve your first review in TripAdvisor, million thanks for choosing us, it was a real pleasure to meet you and have young your amazing family on board. Hope to swim with you again next year.
Written January 10, 2023
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