San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. See humpback whales in cabo san lucas on a whale watching tour led by marine biologist guides. If you are taking a trip to mexico, or living in mexico you cannot miss gray whale watching. More than 20 species of whales are encountered around baja most yearround, making this area an important center for whale observation. Private whale watching tours cabo sails cabo sailing tours.
And its landscape of white and pink tones, right on the pacific ocean, is thrilling to see. Whale magic tours educational, intimate, naturalist guided. San ignacio lagoon pachicos eco tours baja gray whale. Call kevin today for any specials on specific 2020 baja whale watching dates below 619 4212235. 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. But national geographic reports that gray whales in baja actually. Typically, well spend two hours on each whalewatching excursion times are strictly regulated by marine reserve regulations and make two excursions per day.
There he met local fisherman and whale watching guide, maldo fischer. Sea of cortez baja california whale watching baja adventure. In addition, whale watching is becoming more common in the sea of cortez. The premier tour of its kind, our whale shark excursion includes a cruise of approximately 4. Mexico the best tips for whale watching in mexico whaletrips. Whales, dolphins and deserts of mexicos baja peninsula.
Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. Travel with marine biologist carrie newell to one of the only places in the world where you can pet a whale, san ignacio. The all inclusive baja whale adventure will be an experience of a lifetime. Pachicos eco tours baja gray whale watching packages in. 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. Combination gray whale and blue whale trips each combination trip is unique with specific start and end points that vary with the itinerary date.
Baja whale watching in the san ignacio lagoon with air charter from the us to the lagoon. Cabo sails offers private cabo ecowhale watching tours middecember through march in a fun and respectable environment. Please scroll down for available trips and to book your trip. Heres what makes this trip a better whale of an adventure than the others. They will ensure you get the most from your experiences as you travel through the baja peninsula. 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. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. Join us at san ignacio lagoon for an unforgettable gray whale watching experience. Since 1991, we have arranged trips to exotic locations utilizing the best dive and land adventure specialists. Baja whale watching starts in january and continues until mid april, during which the gray whales inhabit the three main lagoons on the pacific coast of baja california sur the south state of baja, mexico, to give birth, nurse, and prepare their calves for the journey back to alaska. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico.
Two unique baja whale watching trips on the pacific ocean and sea of cortez and one baja whale shark ecotour on the sea of cortez that world travelers rave about. Whale research ecoexcursions baja adventure home facebook. 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. Baja california is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world. Gazing into the eye of a whale is a humbling, life changing encounter you will never forget. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico. Apart from worldfamous aquatic pursuits, like snorkeling, diving and fishing, this stretch. 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. Pachicos eco tours is internationally known for being the whale watching pioneers of san ignacio lagoon and baja. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of mexico.
Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. Mexico tourism, swimming with whale sharks, tour manager, whale watching tours, tourist information, baja california. Our baja whale experience couldnt be more different. Below is a handy guide for whale watching excursions. Baja discovery, a leader in ecotourism since 1991, provides comfortable, easygoing, and educational tours. The magic begins when an intimate group of whale enthus. The friendly gray whales of baja routinely rub the underside of the small.
Make five separate excursions to watch gray whales. For additional information about the whales of baja, check out baja links or search for whales on the san diego natural history museum web site. 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. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Spyhopping, where the animal vertically pokes its head out of the water, is a behavior exhibited by cetacean s some sharks. See a variety of whales on a daily basis during season, with the main attraction being the california gray whales, the massive humpbacks and the majestic blue whale, but in general the wildlife in cabo san lucas delivers a world class show that. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of meixco. Whale magic tours educational, intimate, naturalist.
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. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of meixco the worlds population of gray whales returns each winter to mexicos baja peninsula. This baja coastal sailing excursion offers incomparable privacy, whale watching, coastal sailing, optional snorkeling and comfort. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexicos baja california peninsula. Baja whale and wildlife tour boatbased adventure wilderness. Go whalewatching during their annual migration and experience whales in their natural habitat. Mothers nudge their daysold babies up to the boats, they rub against the hulls, and in some cases even come close enough to be patted on the nose. Read about camping on a gray whale lagoon, an incredible adventure. Embark on an awesome excursion observing both the pacific gray whales and many other species in the pristine sea of cortez. Know season and schedule for baja whale watching tours and. We are the only sailing company in cabo who has lifeline netting all around the decks of our sailboats and catamaran for.
But besides all that, it is the largest salt works in the world, located where the two baja californias meet. The great gray whales of baja natural habitat adventures. Starting from 2018 cabo trek offers this 8 days 7 nights excursion to explore in depth the baja california sur peninsula. Upon arrival at palapas ventana resort everything is included in your experience. Note that whale watching tour availability may vary from city to city and are based on approximate dates of yearly whale arrivals and departures. 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. Go off the beaten path to go swimming with whale sharks in baja. Private luxury whale watching cabo cruise excursions. Explore baja california, mexico with birch aquarium and andiamo travel experts on two different membersonly trips. Baja airventures has three oneofkind soft, ecoadventure baja whale watching tours youll love. The company was founded in 1954 and produces seven million tons of salt a year, which flavor dishes all around the pacific basin. 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.
The worlds population of gray whales returns each winter to mexicos baja peninsula. We have combined what we consider to be the two best whale watching trips anywhere into one exciting adventure package. 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. Set sail for a day to remember on the cabo san lucas luxury whale watching and private sailing charters excursion. 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. Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure. One guest described it as, its handsdown one of the most incredible wildlife encounters ive ever had. Spyhopping, where the animal vertically pokes its head out of the water, is a. Grey whale watching in baja is one of the worlds most intimate wildlife encounters. Combo trips gray and blue whale watching season tours in. Pacific gray whale watching excursions baja expeditions. Over two decades of adventure in baja california, mexico.
Our groups are small and led by naturalist guides who understand and respect the ecosystems of the baja peninsula. Pachico mayoral was the first person to have an encounter with a friendly gray whale. In most circumstances, its always best to simply watch wildlife and to disturb them as little as possible. As late summer fades into autumn, pregnant gray whales depart the chukchi and bering seas, hugging the nearshore pacific coast for some 6,000 miles to baja, to bahia magdalena, the end of this long and arduous journey. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of. Shore excursions in the mexican riviera and baja mexico are likely to surprise you with their variety. Scammons lagoon whale watching tours the largest gray whale nursery in baja, mexico from january through march, the gray whales populate the three main lagoons on the pacific coast of baja california sur the south state of baja, mexico, to give birth, and to find a mate. Pachicos eco tours the original gray whale watching operation in san ignacio lagoon, baja california mexico, now under new administration where the entire family of pachico is involved.
Private luxury whale watching cabo san lucas cruise excursions. Offers whalewatching tours to magdalena bay, fishing, kayaking, diving and much more. Whale watching in cabo baja adventure cabo whale trek. Baja whale watching gray whales san ignacio lagoon baja mexico. The whale shark season runs from october through april. Baja whale watching combined with sea of cortez kayaking in loreto makes this tour a guest favorite. Maria helena, albuquerque, nm fantastic trip is an understatement jess, london, uk. All reservations must be made through andiamo travel and cannot be made through the birch aquarium ticketing office. Check out these cool new baja whale watching videos. 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.
Gray whales have come for centuries to mate, calve, and relax before heading north to their arctic feeding grounds. Island cat baja whale shark home whale shark, cabo san. The baja california is known as biggest cactigarden of. About us conducting whale watching tours in san ignacio lagoon for over 45 years. 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. A gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. Diving, exploring and filming throughout the baja peninsula eventually led johnny friday to san ignacio lagoon in 1989.
Aug 25, 2017 a gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. See more ideas about whale watching, whale and baja california. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. Every year in december thru april, the eastern pacific, or california, gray whale starts a 2 3 migration route beginning in the bering and chukchi seas and ending in the warmwater lagoons of mexicos baja peninsula, their round trip journey moves them through 12,500 miles of coastline. We foray into the whales world at close range, with frequent, intimate encounters the norm. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong. There they enter the sheltered lagoons along the pacific coast where barrier islands protect them from the storms and surf of the open ocean. Ensenada whale watching, whale watching tours ensenada. Go whale watching during their annual migration and experience whales in their natural habitat. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. Grey whale watching and camping, baja, mexico whale tours with dive discovery. Cabo whale trek whale watching in cabo baja adventure.
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