Las animas ecolodge on the sea of cortez has year round fin whales and blue whales and more. 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 great gray whales of baja natural habitat adventures. The blue whale goes out to breathe between eight and fifteen times and then submerges for periods of three to twenty minutes. Based on decades of respectful wildlife ecotourism.
Between december and april one of the most spectacular natural shows takes place. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. 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. A great bonus is all the fish in addition to the sea lions. No words or sentences can really sum up the roller coaster ride this holiday of a lifetime gave us. Grey whales mothers often seek out human interaction as they approach our boats to. The rest of the day is yours to explore loreto, the historic first capital of the californias. Nbc, readers digest, ocean oasis imax film, new york times, national geographics intelligent traveler blog, eye of the whale. During our waiting we were suddenly surprised by a great snort. 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. Baja whale watching experience gray whale watching tours.
Combination gray whale and blue whale trips each combination trip is unique with specific start and end points that vary with the itinerary date. From december to april, whales migrate from alaskas cold bering sea to the warm waters of baja to feed, play, and mate. San ignacio lagoon, baja california sur whale safari tours tour 1. Conducting whale watching tours in san ignacio lagoon for over 45 years. Dolphins and more than 100 species of marine birds spend the winter in the sheltered lagoons, including huge white pelicans, brant geese, and many. Gazing into the eye of a whale is a humbling, life changing encounter you will never forget. Make five separate excursions to watch gray whales typically. 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. You are so close, you can literally pet whales as they bob their head up out of the water to say hello. It is important to note that we are operating in the open sea and subject to shifting. Gray whales, as gentle as they are massive, favor visiting the bay in early mornings, meaning this tour begins even earlier. We travel in small groups, and use top of the line equipment.
Enormous magdalena bay is home to thousands of breeding gray whales. 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. Tour baja with us to experience the best of baja in comfort and indulge your spirit for adventure. Baja airventures tours and ecolodge understands that there is a lot of uncertainty around your travel planning right. Explore baja california, mexico with birch aquarium and andiamo travel experts on two different membersonly trips.
Diving, exploring and filming throughout the baja peninsula eventually led johnny friday to san ignacio lagoon in 1989. Many whalewatching tours off boston or maui, for exampletake place on large commercial boats where. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Discover the natural wonders of baja mexico and the sea of cortez, and witness the gray whale migration on an expedition cruise with national geographic. Baja adventure travel, baja whale shark, baja whale. After our whale shark and sea lion swims, yann and manolo escorted us to a semiprivate white sand beach and served up a fresh, authentic and delicious lunch as we overlooked the turquoise sea of cortez waters. Spyhopping, where the animal vertically pokes its head out of the water, is a behavior exhibited by cetacean s some sharks. More than 20 species of whales are encountered around baja most yearround, making this area an important center for whale observation. Pachicos eco tours baja gray whale watching packages in. Baja california is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world. Visit baja, take a whale watching vacation to baja, and enjoy a whale watching trip in baja. Whale watching san diego style we love whales and have driven deep into mexico twice to the unesco world heritage site of the whale diy baja california road trip.
See more ideas about whale watching, whale and baja california. We embark on a halfday cruise amongst the dolphins, sea lions and other wildlife of loreto bay. 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. Sometimes we have two separate groups that are in the same location at the same time. The worlds second longest peninsula, its relative isolation from the rest of mexico gives it a distinct identity from the rest of the country in terms of its history and culture, as well its unparalleled diversity in geography and wildlife, both on land and at sea. Our baja whale experience couldnt be more different. We used baja ecotours to swim with sea lions and see the grey whales feeding and courting near magdalena is.
These highly sociable animals appear off the coast of baja sur each winter, year after year, having traveled over 11,000km during their migration from the bering sea to mexicos whale sanctuaries. 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. Baja whale watching allows you to get up close and personal with gorgeous gray whales in magdalena bays calving lagoon. Expect gray, blue, fin, humpback, sperm, brydes, and pilot whales. 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.
Baja california is a truly unique travel destination. Start point san diego fly south, but ride north as you explore several very different whale watching locations. 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. Know season and schedule for baja whale watching tours and. 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. All reservations must be made through andiamo travel and cannot be made through the birch aquarium ticketing office. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. Pachico mayoral was the first person to have an encounter with a friendly gray whale. This is our focus and our reason for being in business. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Baja custom tours baja tours grey whales and customized trips. The magic begins when an intimate group of whale enthusiasts step into the panga and set out to make friends with the. Whale magic tours educational, intimate, naturalist.
Baja discovery san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. The whale shark season runs from october through april. Private luxury whale watching cabo san lucas cruise. On this whalewatching tour from cabo san lucas, watch humpbacks, gray whales, and other whale species on their yearly journey. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. Over two decades of adventure in baja california, mexico. 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. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal.
The large concentration of gray whales that reside here each winter are extremely friendly, and regularly approach our small whale watching. 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. Experience the gray whale up close while settling into the luxury accommodations of our beautiful bayside beach camp nestled in the dunes. Please scroll down for available trips and to book your trip. We provide the ultimate in glamping on the shores of magdalena bay during prime gray whale season from late january through midmarch. We do our utmost to provide the best possible whale watching experience. Baja custom tours gray whale tours baja custom tours. She provides a really positive experience, along with everything you need eco sunscreen.
A gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. For all of our baja tours we use high quality, fiberglass kayaks, made by seward. 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. Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. Baja ecotours san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. This baja coastal sailing excursion offers incomparable privacy, whale watching, coastal sailing, optional snorkeling and comfort.