Meeting Whales in Baja California



Join a group of passionate people and go together on a journey to observe the various whale species that inhabit the waters of Baja California, while in the company of dedicated expert guides. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit fishing villages on the Pacific coast and enjoy some moments of rest:
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Arrival to Mexico
Day 1: Arrival to San José del Cabo
At your arrival, a taxi will take you to your hotel. You will then have time to wander in the center of San José del Cabo or even go to Cabo San Lucas.
Day 2: Meet the Humpback Whale
After a good breakfast, you'll take off with your guide to the Sea of Cortez and watch humpback whales, while alongside expert marine biologists. You'll have two humpback whale-watching sessions lasting 2 hours each with an hour of rest in between, followed by lunch at a fabulous local restaurant where you'll enjoy some popular Mexican dishes.
Lunch: Various typical Mexican dishes. Transportation to La Paz
Night in La Paz
Day 3: Swim with Whale Shark and discover Balandra beach
After your breakfast, you will have the opportunity to swim with the biggest fish in the world, the majestic whale shark.
Lunch: Ceviche and seafood. After lunch, you will leave for Playa Balandra, one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico, located near to La Paz. While there, you'll be able to unwind for a few hours before returning to the city of La Paz to visit the embankment and historic center.
Night at La Paz.
Day 4: Meet the Gray Whale
After breakfast you'll leave for the fishing village of Adolfo López Mateos, the gray whale sanctuary. Once you've dropped your luggage off at the hotel, you'll embark on a 2-hour gray whale-watching session in Magdalena Bay..
Lunch: Fish, shrimp and rice tacos or quesadillas for the vegan menu. After enjoying a delicious meal, you'll get to relax a little before going back out to sea for another 2 hours of whale watching. At the end of the day, you'll enjoy a gorgeous sunset over Magdalena Bay before returning to Adolfo López Mateos.
Night at Adolfo López Mateos
Day 5: Meet again the Gray Whales
Like the day before, you will go to watch gray whales in the Magdalena Bay.
After a sandwich break, you'll walk among thedunes of Magdalena Bay and visit the nearby mangroves, home to many migratory birds. Then you'll say farewell to the gray whales during the second 2-hour session at sea before visiting Loreto where you'll spend the night. You'll also have time to explore the village and dine at one of the lovely local restaurants.
Night at Loreto.
Day 6: Meet the Blue Whale
After your traditional breakfast, you will embark to the Loreto's Bay National Park to admire the largest animal on the planet: the blue whale.
Lunch: Guacamole and chicken tostadas. You will be able to discover the surroundings during a nice walk, and will then have another 2 hours with the majestic blue whales before to go back to Loreto. A goodbye dinner with your guide and your group will be organized to share on this incredible experience.
Night at Loreto.
Day 7: Come back to Los Cabos
You will leave in the morning, back to Los Cabos, with several breaks including one to have a lunch before to arrive to the airport.
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With Mexikoo, leave peacefully and do not worry about your cell phone data. Contact us with a Mexican number and use Google Maps as much as you want with your lent phone for the whole duration of your trip.
Every breakfast and lunch excepted the arrival day and the last day
Your English-speaking, marine biologist guide
All entrance fees and equipment are included in the price.
Before your departure, we will deliver you a roadbook with advices on places to visit and the best restaurants, not necessarily known by travelers.
During your whole trip, you will have a phone number you will be able to call to get our assistance, 24/7.
We are a multilingual team in Mexico. You will therefore be able to communicate freely with us in English before, during, and after your trip.
Our price includes every terrestrial transfer in private transportation.
The insurance price is not included. You can still enjoy preferred prices with our partner, Chapka Insurances.
This itinerary include breakfasts and midday lunches, excepted the arrival and last day. They do not include dinners.
Tips are very well anchored into the Mexican culture. They are tipically given to waiters in restaurants, maids in hotels, guides, etc. These tips are not included in our prices.
International flights are not included.
A part of the profit will go to the Sea Shepherd México association. This non-profit organization struggles for the protection of the marine fauna and flora in Mexico's and the world's oceans. Their actions include fighting illegal fishing, cleaning ecosystems, studying human impact on coral reefs, fighting animal captivity and more.
Mass tourism often implies animal mistreatment. At Mexikoo, we only propose excursions which totally respect animals. We do not bother them in their natural habitat, keep our distance during observation sessions and prohibit activities with captive animals.
We reduce our plastic consumption as well as our use of motorized transportation the most we can and propose alternative solutions.
The profit from the tourism industry should be distributed with more equity. That’s why we include and promote local communities’ projects in our itineraries. This way, we enable some families and take them out of poverty thanks to tourism.
We all know travelling has an impact on the environment. The idea isn’t to stop travelling of course, but rather to balance our ecological impact by travelling more responsibly
Mexikoo donates a part of its benefits to a Mexican NGO called “Sea Shepherd Mexico” and thus participates in actions to preserve endangered animals such as humpback whales, to conserve ecosystems, or collect waste.
Best travel seasons: This itinerary is available from December to March to see maximum biodiversity.
Should we bring warm clothes? It can get cold in the morning during the winters, so we advise you to think about bringing warm sweaters and coat.
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Agence Mexikoo Voyages
Oaxaca 1 – Int 9K - Col. Roma Norte
06700 México, CDMX