Whales of Baja

Making giant friendships at sea!

Trip Overview

Witness the spring finale of the gray whales’ 5,000-mile migration from Alaska to Baja, Mexico
Come within arm’s reach of mothers with calves on skiff journeys into San Ignacio Lagoon
Explore the cactus-studded desert wilderness from our beachfront “whale cabanas”

The Pacific gray whale spring migration from Alaska’s Bering Sea to the warm waters of Mexico's Baja lagoons is the longest mammal migration on earth. Nearly hunted to extinction in the past, these gentle leviathans have made a dramatic comeback and today show little fear of humans. Every spring, hundreds of them return to traditional birthing and breeding grounds at sheltered San Ignacio Lagoon on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. Friendly and engaging, they are often intrigued with humans, swimming right up to our boats, and our small groups can frequently approach close enough to touch them during our tours at sea. Join us for a gray whale watching opportunity unlike any other during this natural habitat adventure to San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja, Mexico.

Location of Adventure
San Ignacio Lagoon, Mexico

Group Size Limit: Approximately 20 Travelers
A very important feature of our gray whale watching tours is the limited group size as nature expeditions are best experienced with smaller groups of travelers. On this eco travel adventure, our camp holds 20 guests. The boats that take us gray whale watching generally carry groups of 6 to 8 guests.

Included
R/T road transfer between Loreto and San Ignacio, accommodations, meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 6, use of kayaks for mangrove exploration (optional–if conditions allow), services of NHA’s professional Expedition Leader, all entrance fees, airport transfers, evening presentations, gratuities for the following services - airport transfers provided by NHA, baggage portage, bus drivers and camp staff at the Whale Cabanas and meals served as part of the tour, and all taxes and service charges.

Not Included
Travel to and from Loreto, some alcoholic beverages, gratuities for Expedition Leader, local guides, and boat drivers, Mexican airport fees, items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, etc.).

Physical Requirements
Easy / Flexible
This trip is recommended for all fitness levels. Optional hikes and sea kayaking are available.

Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive for 7:00pm welcome dinner on Day 1. You are free to depart anytime on the final day. We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures’ Travel Desk makes these reservations for you as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient and cost effective travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.

Proof of Citizenship

NOTE: BEGINNING JANUARY 8, 2007, ALL U.S. CITIZENS TRAVELING VIA AIR OR SEA WILL REQUIRE A VALID PASSPORT TO ENTER MEXICO. Please note that birth certificates and other government-issued photo I.D.’s will NO LONGER be accepted for entry.

Expedition Whale Sharks
A once in a lifetime experience! Snorkel with the largest fish in the world: whale sharks!

Mexico's Monarch Butterflies
Journey to Mexico's butterfly sanctuaries, where you can stand amongst hundreds of millions of these colorful creatures as they complete their remarkable migration.

2009 Dates
Feb 15 - 20
Feb 18 - 23

2009 Fees
$2,495
Single Supp.: $675 (If available)
Deposit: $500

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Fees may increase for 2010.