In addition, whale watching is becoming more common in the sea of cortez. We have combined what we consider to be the two best whale watching trips anywhere into one exciting adventure package. The whale shark season runs from october through april. Nbc, readers digest, ocean oasis imax film, new york times, national geographics intelligent traveler blog, eye of the whale. Argentina, australia, austria, baja, bolivia, brazil, bulgaria, cambodia, canada, chile, china, costa rica, czech. Naturalist guide shari bondy and her crew invite you to experience the magic with them in the gray whale calving lagoon near guerrero negro, baja california sur, mexico. Saturday 7am breakfast, drive to guerrero negro, lunch with tony, free time, dinner. Spyhopping, where the animal vertically pokes its head out of the water, is a. Perhaps the most extraordinary wildlife encounter on the planet is a visit to san ignacio lagoon to meet up close 40 ton grey whales and their newborn calves. We do our utmost to provide the best possible whale watching experience. We used baja ecotours to swim with sea lions and see the grey whales feeding and courting near magdalena is. Pachico mayoral was the first person to have an encounter with a friendly gray whale. For all of our baja tours we use high quality, fiberglass kayaks, made by seward. The magic begins when an intimate group of whale enthusiasts step into the panga and set out to make friends with the gentle giants.
Maria helena, albuquerque, nm fantastic trip is an understatement jess, london, uk. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. Go whale watching during their annual migration and experience whales in their natural habitat. Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula. Enjoy our fabulous whale watching base camp at laguna san ignacio, the worlds premier gray whale watching destination, known for its high percentage of friendly whales. Baja custom tours gray whale tours baja custom tours. Private luxury whale watching cabo san lucas cruise excursions. The first months of the year gray whales and humpback whales come close to shore on their annual migration from the cold alaska waters to the warm lagoons at the center of the baja california peninsula, where they will mate and give birth to their young. Combo trips gray and blue whale watching season tours in. Baja airventures tours and ecolodge understands that there is a lot of uncertainty around your travel planning right.
Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure. The one day whale watching trip begins from loreto as shown on the map. Baja ecotours san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. Based on decades of respectful wildlife ecotourism. We invite you to join us at our ecofriendly and comfortable safaristyle tent camp on punta piedra rocky point, the very best location. We provide the ultimate in glamping on the shores of magdalena bay during prime gray whale season from late january through midmarch. Of the whale watching tours we offer in baja mexico, this one is best for seeing whales at very close range, and plenty of them. The first months of the year gray whales and humpback whales come close to shore on their annual migration from the cold alaska waters to the warm lagoons at the center of. Though whale watching in baja is a yearround activity, the winter months are the height of whale season. Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. Since 89, the best of baja whale sharks in the sea of cortez. In mexico in the last census, about 300 blue whales have been counted, entering the gulf of california to feed, breed and breed their whales.
Baja discovery san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. Saturday 7am breakfast, drive to guerrero negro, lunch with tony, free time, dinner at marios with cooking demonstration. The friendly gray whales of baja routinely rub the underside of the small. February 19th 21st february 26th 28th march 5th 7th march 12th 14th march 19th 21st march 26th 28th april 2nd 4th april 9th 11th april 16th 18th april 23rd 25th trips are all inclusive. Whale magic tours educational, intimate, naturalist. As you encounter the magnificent gray whale and the wonders of the sea of cortez, youll combine the best of both coasts of baja. Las animas ecolodge on the sea of cortez has year round fin whales and blue whales and more. On these whale watching baja tours we will use 24 ft. The one day whalewatching trip begins from loreto as shown on the map. Baja california is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world. Baja discovery is a leading ecotourism company providing natural history trips and tours in baja california mexico, including gray whale watching at san ignacio lagoon, sea kayaking, pack trips to visit cave paintings, and custom tours and treks for birding and botany. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. It is important to note that we are operating in the open sea and subject to shifting. Accommodations on the shore in upscale cabin style tents.
The large concentration of gray whales that reside here each winter are extremely friendly, and regularly approach our small whale watching. Starting from 2018 cabo trek offers this 8 days 7 nights excursion to explore in depth the baja california sur peninsula. The blue whale balaenoptera muscuslus, also known as giant whale, inhabits all the oceans of the planet. Between december and april one of the most spectacular natural shows takes place. This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts. If you want to cruise in style in cabo, this cabo san lucas private whale watching charter on a 37ft sailboat is the way to go.
Baja whale watching allows you to get up close and personal with gorgeous gray whales in magdalena bays calving lagoon. We embark on a halfday cruise amongst the dolphins, sea lions and other wildlife of loreto bay. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. Pachicos encounter with a friendly gray whale, and his tours to. The rest of the day is yours to explore loreto, the historic first capital of the californias. Baja whale watching tours whale camp sea kayak adventures. This map zooms into the whale watching area for the gray whale watching tours. Sometimes we have two separate groups that are in the same location at the same time. Sea kayaking, snorkeling including with whale sharks, weather permitting, and friendly sea lions, whale watching, turtle release, hiking and fishing. Baja whale watching, birding and botany eco tours gray whale watching join us on our 5day whale watching trips to laguna san ignacio in baja california sur, mexico to see the friendly gray whales up close in their winter mating and calving grounds. A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over a dozen different whales, including curious gray whales of laguna san ignacio and earths largest inhabitants, blue whales.
More than 20 species of whales are encountered around baja most yearround, making this area an important center for whale observation. A great bonus is all the fish in addition to the sea lions. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. Baja custom tours baja tours grey whales and customized trips. Conducting whale watching tours in san ignacio lagoon for over 45 years. This trip provides the experience of a lifetime for recreational kayakers, wildlife lovers, whale watchers and outdoor enthusiasts. To have an excellent chance of seeing whales, visit baja between the. Baja adventure travel, baja whale shark, baja whale watching. Visit mexico, take a whale watching vacation to mexico, and enjoy a whale watching trip in mexico. A gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. This baja coastal sailing excursion offers incomparable privacy, whale watching, coastal sailing, optional snorkeling and comfort. Baja whale and wildlife tour boatbased adventure wilderness. Whales, dolphins and deserts of mexicos baja peninsula.
San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. Baja whale shark home whale shark, cabo san lucas tours. You are so close, you can literally pet whales as they bob their head up out of the water to say hello. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch duration.
Baja whale watching experience gray whale watching tours. Limited to 18 travelers a very important feature of our whale watching tours is the limited group size, as whale encounters are best experienced with fewer travelers for a more intimate nature experience. Private luxury whale watching cabo san lucas cruise. Gray whales, blue whales, humpback whales, whale sharks and sea lions are our main objective, nevertheless many other species of animals will be seen either hiding in the sand dunes of magdalena bay or jumping around some volcanic rocks in loreto or eventually flying. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Grey whales mothers often seek out human interaction as they approach our boats to. May 21, 2014 baja whale watching tours whale camp sea kayak adventures. Limited to 18 travelers a very important feature of our whalewatching tours is the limited group size, as whale encounters are best experienced with fewer travelers for a more intimate nature experience. Expect gray, blue, fin, humpback, sperm, brydes, and pilot whales. Visit baja, take a whale watching vacation to baja, and enjoy a whale watching trip in baja. San ignacio lagoon, baja california sur whale safari tours tour 1. Pachicos eco tours is internationally known for being the whale watching pioneers of san ignacio lagoon and baja. Our staff is highly experienced in baja whale watching. February 1st february 5th 2019 friday departure from san diego 6.
Diving, exploring and filming throughout the baja peninsula eventually led johnny friday to san ignacio lagoon in 1989. San ignacio lagoon pachicos eco tours baja gray whale. The great gray whales of baja natural habitat adventures. To sign up for a trip call us or send an email and we will reply within 24 hours. Go whalewatching during their annual migration and experience whales in their natural habitat. Dolphins and more than 100 species of marine birds spend the winter in the sheltered lagoons, including huge white pelicans, brant geese, and many.
Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. Baja adventure travel, baja whale shark, baja whale. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Pacific gray whale watching excursions baja expeditions. This is our focus and our reason for being in business. Baja charters and island cat, have successfully operated the premier whale shark encounter for seven years with a perfect track record of locating them, subject to weather and governmental regulations. Tour baja with us to experience the best of baja in comfort and indulge your spirit for adventure. Gazing into the eye of a whale is a humbling, life changing encounter you will never forget. Whalewatching trips are popular in baja during the winter months, when thousands of gray whales visit the regions lagoons.
Our baja whale experience couldnt be more different. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. There he met local fisherman and whale watching guide, maldo fischer. Many whalewatching toursoff boston or maui, for exampletake place on large commercial boats where you have to strain to see around guests crowding the rail, and if you do spot a whale, its likely youll glimpse only a tail or a spout of spray on the horizon. When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. Epic four day valentines wine and whale trip on 54 passenger luxury charter bus. All reservations must be made through andiamo travel and cannot be made through the birch aquarium ticketing office. Our 9day midwinter kayaking adventure in the sea of cortez with whale watching in magdalena bay, offers the experience of a lifetime for kayakers, bird and wildlife lovers, whale watching enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.
Explore baja california, mexico with birch aquarium and andiamo travel experts on two different membersonly trips. Explore both coasts of bajasee both sides of the baja peninsula as we go in search of gray and blue whales, exploring magdalena bay plus the. Start point san diego fly south, but ride north as you explore several very different whale watching locations. Visit our baja mexico kayak map page to view or print a larger version of this baja whale watching tour map. Over two decades of adventure in baja california, mexico. Typically, well spend two hours on each whalewatching excursion times are strictly regulated by marine reserve regulations and make two excursions per day. Our 9 night10 day escorted minibus tour of the baja california peninsula includes whale watching, swimming with whale sharks and sea lions, wine tasting, cave paintings and more. Experience the gray whale up close while settling into the luxury accommodations of our beautiful bayside beach camp nestled in the dunes. Enormous magdalena bay is home to thousands of breeding gray whales. Embark on an awesome excursion observing both the pacific gray whales and many other species in the pristine sea of cortez. Our 10day kayaking and whale watching combo tour is the ultimate baja experience, combining watching the gray whales as they test the waters of the pacific ocean with their calve, exploring the beautiful desert islands in the sea of cortez by kayak and snorkeling along isolated coves in warm, turquoise waters.
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