Grey whales mothers often seek out human interaction as they approach our boats to. Starting from 2018 cabo trek offers this 8 days 7 nights excursion to explore in depth the baja california sur peninsula. This map zooms into the whale watching area for the gray whale watching tours. Pachicos eco tours baja gray whale watching packages in san. Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. All sea trek baja trips start in the quaint little town of loreto, located on the baja peninsula about 600 miles south of. You can download general gray whale information on this page kindly. Gray whale watching season begins in early december and moves along the pacific coast of the baja peninsula and ends in early april as the whale return north.
Expect gray, blue, fin, humpback, sperm, brydes, and pilot whales. Go whale watching during their annual migration and experience whales in their natural habitat. 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. 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. Sergios whale watching ensenada baja california norte. 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. The one day whale watching trip begins from loreto as shown on the map. Come eye to eye with the friendly adult gray whales and their calves in laguna san ignacio. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. Our staff is highly experienced in baja whale watching. 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. We used baja ecotours to swim with sea lions and see the grey whales feeding and courting near magdalena is. The west coast of baja is bordered by the pacific ocean, and here is where the gray whales migrate to, from the bering sea and north pacific. 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.
In addition, whale watching is becoming more common in the sea of cortez. Since 89, the best of baja whale sharks in the sea of cortez. Whales, dolphins and deserts of mexicos baja peninsula. As you encounter the magnificent gray whale and the wonders of the sea of cortez, youll combine the best of both coasts of baja. 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. This trip provides the experience of a lifetime for recreational kayakers, wildlife lovers, whale watchers and outdoor enthusiasts. Maria helena, albuquerque, nm fantastic trip is an understatement jess, london, uk. The blue whale balaenoptera muscuslus, also known as giant whale, inhabits all the oceans of the planet. This baja coastal sailing excursion offers incomparable privacy, whale watching, coastal sailing, optional snorkeling and comfort. We will stop in at best local seafood shack, don chego y dona cristinas restaurante mira mar where you will find all the fresh seafood you can eat. San ignacio lagoon, baja california sur whale safari tours tour 1. Wildlife tours in the baja peninsula encounter the wild. Whale watching seattle and whale watching washington are commonly associated with whale watching in the san juan islands. Private luxury whale watching cabo san lucas cruise excursions.
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. 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. Baja whale watching tours whale camp sea kayak adventures. All reservations must be made through andiamo travel and cannot be made through the birch aquarium ticketing office. The one day whalewatching trip begins from loreto as shown on the map. Many whalewatching toursoff boston or maui, for exampletake place on large commercial boats where. A gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts. San juan island is the center of whale watching in the pacific northwest and therefore friday harbor on san juan island is the best location for departing on a whale watch tour in washington state. Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch.
Day trip to magdalena bay to view the friendly grey whales and calves. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Visit mexico, take a whale watching vacation to mexico, and enjoy a whale watching trip in mexico. 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. Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula. Whale magic tours educational, intimate, naturalist. Bahia magdalena is the third and southernmost point for friendly gray whale encounters on the baja. Visit baja, take a whale watching vacation to baja, and enjoy a whale watching trip in baja. 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. We invite you to join us at our ecofriendly and comfortable safaristyle tent camp on punta piedra rocky point, the very best location. 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. Baja ecotours san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. Traveling more than 10,000 miles, gray whales swim day and night for about four months.
Gray whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. 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. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. 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. Epic four day valentines wine and whale trip on 54 passenger luxury charter bus. Private luxury whale watching cabo san lucas cruise. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. The friendly gray whales of baja routinely rub the underside of the small. You are so close, you can literally pet whales as they bob their head up out of the water to say hello. Dolphins and more than 100 species of marine birds spend the winter in the sheltered lagoons, including huge white pelicans, brant geese, and many.
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This is our focus and our reason for being in business. Baja whale watching and kayak classic islands skiff supported. Sergios whale watching ensenada baja california norte, mexico. These multiday packages can be either flyin or drivein. Baja custom tours baja tours grey whales and customized trips. Explore baja california, mexico with birch aquarium and andiamo travel experts on two different membersonly trips. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. Tour baja with us to experience the best of baja in comfort and indulge your spirit for adventure.
May 21, 2014 baja whale watching tours whale camp sea kayak adventures. Pachicos encounter with a friendly gray whale, and his tours to. Sea kayaking and whale watching in the sea of cortez. On these whale watching baja tours we will use 24 ft. Our baja whale watching tours take place in the scammons and san ignacio lagoon, the largest and most active gray whale nurseries in baja. 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. Oct 19, 2017 the blue whale balaenoptera muscuslus, also known as giant whale, inhabits all the oceans of the planet. Spyhopping, where the animal vertically pokes its head out of the water, is a. Mar 15, 2018 the whale shark is a filter feeder, preferring to eat the tiny plankton that populate the waters around baja. Conducting whale watching tours in san ignacio lagoon for over 45 years.
San ignacio lagoon pachicos eco tours baja gray whale. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. 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. Paddling south baja kayaking expeditions in sea of cortez. Baja california is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world. Sometimes we have two separate groups that are in the same location at the same time. The magic begins when an intimate group of whale enthusiasts step into the panga and set out to make friends with the gentle giants. Whale watching safari, baja, mexico whale tours dive. The tranquil waters of the baja peninsula and sea of cortez are considered to be some of the most biodiverse marine habitats on the planet. Gray whales migrate to the lagoons and bays of the baja for the. The peninsula is home to several different types of whales, including the california gray whale and the finback whale. Sergios whale watching live the adventure with ensenadas best whale excursions join us to meet the gray whale, a beautiful example of survival, evolutionary trapped in time, crossing borders during their long annual migrations from the seas of alaska, and today, breaking the barrier of coexistence with man.
Between december and april one of the most spectacular natural shows takes place. You can watch the whales and their newly born calves up close from the safety of motorized skiffs. Learn about bajas natural history, enjoy great meals with priceless views, and share in the. 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 watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. In the weeks in the whales will venture as far south as cabo pulmo and cabo san lucas to winter, before turning around and heading north again to summer in arctic waters some of the pacific bays and lagoons of baja california sur are. To sign up for a trip call us or send an email and we will reply within 24 hours. Combo trips gray and blue whale watching season tours in.
Enormous magdalena bay is home to thousands of breeding gray whales. Pachico mayoral was the first person to have an encounter with a friendly gray whale. Las animas ecolodge on the sea of cortez has year round fin whales and blue whales and more. Go whalewatching during their annual migration and experience whales in their natural habitat. Our baja whale experience couldnt be more different. We provide the ultimate in glamping on the shores of magdalena bay during prime gray whale season from late january through midmarch. The large concentration of gray whales that reside here each winter are extremely friendly, and regularly approach our small whale watching. San juan excursions san juan islands whale watching. So if you wish have a unique, educational, intimate whale experience, contact me for available dates and let us share the whale magic with you. Whale watching trip mexico ecotourism natural habitat. The baja california is known as biggest cactigarden of.
Whale magic tours educational, intimate, naturalist guided. A 14day whalewatching and wildlife holiday, including an 11night cruise down the western coast of. We embark on a halfday cruise amongst the dolphins, sea lions and other wildlife of loreto bay. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Accommodations on the shore in upscale cabin style tents. When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time.
Loreto san ignacio lagoon driving across the spine. Based on decades of respectful wildlife ecotourism. Gazing into the eye of a whale is a humbling, life changing encounter you will never forget. Baja airventures tours and ecolodge understands that there is a lot of uncertainty around your travel planning right now. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. The gray whale lagoons in baja enjoy strict federal protection, and one can only whale watch with a licensed tour operator. Offers whalewatching tours to magdalena bay, fishing, kayaking, diving and much more. We have combined what we consider to be the two best whale watching trips anywhere into one exciting adventure package. While the california grays are just visiting for short periods of time along the west coast, the. Approximately 39% of the worlds marine species, one third of the worlds whale and dolphin species, 12 different species of whale, and approximately 125 species of sea bird are to be found here. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. The whale shark is a filter feeder, preferring to eat the tiny plankton that populate the waters around baja.
Experience the gray whale up close while settling into the luxury accommodations of our beautiful bayside beach camp nestled in the dunes. Nbc, readers digest, ocean oasis imax film, new york times, national geographics intelligent traveler blog, eye of the whale. 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. A great bonus is all the fish in addition to the sea lions. More than 20 species of whales are encountered around baja most yearround, making this area an important center for whale observation. Family whale watching in magdalena bay sea kayak adventures. The rest of the day is yours to explore loreto, the historic first capital of the californias. Regular panga excursions to the blue whale triangle. Many whalewatching tours off boston or maui, for exampletake place on large commercial boats where. Pachicos eco tours is internationally known for being the whale watching pioneers of san ignacio lagoon and baja. 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 whale watching allows you to get up close and personal with gorgeous gray whales in magdalena bays calving lagoon.
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