Swimming with sperm whales
Discover unexplored places with Whale Watching Expeditions
2025
April 19-26
April 26 - May 2
May, 3-10
October 4-11, 12-19
October 25 - November 1
April 19-26
April 26 - May 2
May, 3-10
October 4-11, 12-19
October 25 - November 1
8 days
Snorkeling with whales, waterfalls hiking, swimming training
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Easy
starting from 2500 EUR
Highlights
- 1SpermwhalesSeveral days in a row we will go out into the ocean for 4-5 hours, search for sperm whales and swim with them. To watch whales in the water, no equipment is required except for fins and a mask with a snorkel. The ability to dive is also not necessary, since sperm whales spend a lot of time on the surface and you can watch them simply by swimming with a mask and a snorkel.
If you are not very confident in the water, every morning before going out into the ocean we will arrange swimming and freediving training for you by our instructor. - 2Climate and accommodationAir temperature is 24-28C, water temperature 23-27C. The water is absolutely clear. We will stay in comfortable 3 bedroom apartment, and almost every day go to the ocean by boat for 4-5 hours. This tour includes 3-4 trips ocean trips (depending on weather conditions). During free days - relaxing at the beach under the palm trees, exploring the neighborhood, swimming in the waterfalls and hiking.
- 3Onshore activities
We have plenty of time to explore land locations. Get your trekking boots ready, because beautiful waterfalls, wild guava forests, beautiful coastal cliffs and lighthouses are waiting for us.
Itinerary
Day 1 / Meeting at the airport. Check-in. Dinner. Briefing.
Today we meet you at the airport and drive about 1 hour to the place where we will be staying. In the evening, at a joint dinner, we get to know each other, and we hold a briefing where we discuss plans for the week and tell you all the details of the upcoming trip.
Day 2-3 / Ocean. Sperm whales and other animals (the order of ocean and onshore days may change)
In the morning after breakfast we are waiting for everyone on the beach for a snorkeling training session. Our goal is for you to feel comfortable and confident in the water during your encounter with whales. But for this you need to prepare.
At 11:00 we will go into the ocean to search for sperm whales. Usually the search takes from 30 minutes to 1 hour. We will very carefully go into the water in small groups of 2-3 people and observe the life of the largest toothed predators in the world.
We keep our distance, do not make sudden movements, do not touch the animals so as not to disturb them and observe their natural behavior.
In between swims to the whales, we will practice diving while holding our breath. This is especially important for inexperienced participants, because in order not to scare the animals, we need to be able to swim and dive smoothly and quietly.
During the first days, we focus on communicating with whales and do not think about beautiful photos and videos. Enjoy communicating with these beautiful animals and feel the moment!
At 11:00 we will go into the ocean to search for sperm whales. Usually the search takes from 30 minutes to 1 hour. We will very carefully go into the water in small groups of 2-3 people and observe the life of the largest toothed predators in the world.
We keep our distance, do not make sudden movements, do not touch the animals so as not to disturb them and observe their natural behavior.
In between swims to the whales, we will practice diving while holding our breath. This is especially important for inexperienced participants, because in order not to scare the animals, we need to be able to swim and dive smoothly and quietly.
During the first days, we focus on communicating with whales and do not think about beautiful photos and videos. Enjoy communicating with these beautiful animals and feel the moment!
Day 4-5 / Land program. Waterfalls. Trekking. Tea plantation. Lighthouse.
We'll take a short break from the sea and explore the magnificent land locations around. The order of the days in the program will change depending on the weather.
This place is famous for its beautiful waterfalls, so we'll focus on them! Along the way, we'll collect sweet wild guava (seasonally - only in groups in April-May). Some treks to the waterfalls are not easy (bring trekking shoes with you).
We'll also visit a tea plantation and a beautiful lighthouse on the ocean shore.
This place is famous for its beautiful waterfalls, so we'll focus on them! Along the way, we'll collect sweet wild guava (seasonally - only in groups in April-May). Some treks to the waterfalls are not easy (bring trekking shoes with you).
We'll also visit a tea plantation and a beautiful lighthouse on the ocean shore.
Day 6-7 / Ocean. Sperm whales and other animals. Freediving
And back to the whales! But nobody has cancelled the morning workouts! Let's try statics in the pool (holding your breath in a relaxed state), and hone our swimming and diving techniques in the sea.
At 11:00 we head out to the ocean to look for whales. Now we can think about creating photo and video masterpieces, because we have already learned to dive better while holding our breath and feel confident in the water.
At 11:00 we head out to the ocean to look for whales. Now we can think about creating photo and video masterpieces, because we have already learned to dive better while holding our breath and feel confident in the water.
Day 8 / Transfer to the airport. Flight home.
Today we have breakfast, say goodbye and leave for the airport for your flight. If someone is flying out in the evening, you can check out, leave your things and spend the day on the beach.
Price & Dates:
April 19-26 - 2500 EURO (budget accommodation)
April 26 - May 02 - 4990 EURO (special trip - 5 days in the ocean, 4* hotel)
May 3-10 - 3500 EURO
October 4-11 - 3200 EURO
October 12-19 - 2500 EURO (budget accommodation)
October 25 - November 1 - 3200 EURO
April 19-26 - 2500 EURO (budget accommodation)
April 26 - May 02 - 4990 EURO (special trip - 5 days in the ocean, 4* hotel)
May 3-10 - 3500 EURO
October 4-11 - 3200 EURO
October 12-19 - 2500 EURO (budget accommodation)
October 25 - November 1 - 3200 EURO
- Included:
- Accommodation
- All transfers
- 3-4 boat trips to the ocean for 4-5 hours each (subject to weather)
- Visiting local attractions, onshore program
- Whale Watching Expeditions guide
- Not included:
- Airfares
- Insurance
- Meals
- Single accommodation (upon request)
- Additional activities
Guides
Pavel Fokin
Guide, swimming and freediving coach
Guide, swimming and freediving coach
Pasha will teach anyone to swim and dive, improve their swimming technique, provide support in the water and carry you in the water "in his arms" if you don't know how to swim at all or have suddenly forgotten how to swim just when you need to swim to the whale. In other words, Pasha will ensure the safety and comfort of your swimming with whales.
- Additional information
- Water temperature +23˚+27˚C;
- Air temperature +25˚ +28˚ C
- Currency: local (EUR or USD exchange at the airport)
- Sockets: European
- To-pack list
- Passport, tickets
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Light wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel
- GoPro or other underwater camera
It's easy to book with us!
- 1Contact usE-mail to info@whale-expeditions.com, or fill the application form below
- 2We will call you backOr text a message. We will answer all your questions, explain all the details and discuss your personal wishes
- 3Deposit paymentWhen you are ready to book the trip, we would ask you to pay the deposit, usually it's 50% of the final price. You can pay the rest later, the last payment day is 60 days before expedition starts.
- 4Done!You got your trip planned, it's time to buy the plane tickets!
Book the expedition!
Contacts
info@whale-expeditions.com
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