BAJA SAFARI - WHALE WATCHING — 4 days - 3 nights
Baja California experiences something incredible during winter and early spring.
This is the time when nearly the entire world population of gray whales, the North Pacific population of humpback whales, and of course, the blue whales migrate to the shallow waters of Baja California to socialize, mate, and give birth.
Known for having the highest concentration of migratory marine mammals in the world, Baja California offers a unique opportunity to get up close with the largest marine mammals on our planet. Our Baja Whale Safari bring you face to face with these magnificent creatures.
In this 4 day Baja safari adventure, the whales will be our guides.
*cart price is for initial call to gather more information.
**$22,000 MXP per person.
Baja California experiences something incredible during winter and early spring.
This is the time when nearly the entire world population of gray whales, the North Pacific population of humpback whales, and of course, the blue whales migrate to the shallow waters of Baja California to socialize, mate, and give birth.
Known for having the highest concentration of migratory marine mammals in the world, Baja California offers a unique opportunity to get up close with the largest marine mammals on our planet. Our Baja Whale Safari bring you face to face with these magnificent creatures.
In this 4 day Baja safari adventure, the whales will be our guides.
*cart price is for initial call to gather more information.
**$22,000 MXP per person.
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Duration: 4 days - 3 nights
Starts / ends : Loreto
Season: Jan - April
Guests: 7 maxAccommodation: loft / apartment style
Transportation: 4x4 adventure van, panga, mules
Lunch + snacks: included
Photography: 25 edited images includedExperience necessary: low / medium
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4 day transportation from Loreto to all locations and activities.
(Option with extra cost of private transportation coordination from La Paz or Cabo San Lucas or public transportation option).3 nights accommodation on a apartment type or loft room
2 expert guides (1 professional photographer who will capture your experience)
4 days of activities including:
— 1 marine safari in Loreto of 7 or 8 hour
— 1 half day marine safari in the Pacific lagoon to be determined
— 1 half-day mule safari in the mountains
— 1 visit to the San Javier Mission
— 1 hike in a canyon for a retrieve and location of a camera traps
— Expedition equipment (hydrophone, binoculars, snorkel gear, microfibre towels)
— Snacks and lunches. (breakfasts and dinners not included)
— 25 high quality personalized edited photographs of the expedition
— A conservation talk -
Day 1 — Welcome to Loreto: pick up of all participants in Loreto, group lunch, check in at accommodation, hiking in a canyon at sunset (retrieve and location of camera trap for wildlife monitoring).
Day 2 — Loreto and Islands: 7 to 8 h marine safari around the Islands of Loreto, focused on blue whales and the search of other migratory and resident wildlife and local lunch on a beach.
Day 3 — Pacific coast lagoon: Half day marine safari focused on Gray whale watching.
Day 4 — Sierra de la Giganta + Mule riding safari: Transportation to the Sierra de la Giganta for mule safari, visit to the San Javier Mission, local lunch at the San Javier mission, transportation back to Loreto.
*The activities of this adventure are subject to change according to the weather, with the possibility of changing the order if necessary.
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Payment 1
$5,000 MXP per person — Initial payment as a deposit to secure your bookingPayment 2
$10,000 MXP per person — due 90 days before the start of the adventurePayment 3
$7,000 MXP per person — due 30 days before the start of the adventureTOTAL — $22,000 MXP per person
THE ADVENTURE
Gray whales spend winter and spring in warm Baja California Sur lagoons, birthing their young, engaging in mating, and occasional feeding. They undertake an impressive 5,000-mile migration over 2-3 months, one of the longest for any mammal.
During our safari, we'll spend a day at a Pacific lagoon, carefully choosing optimal gray whale watching conditions.
To conclude, we'll explore mountains and canyons, observing stunning coasts from a different view. A mule safari unveils rancher culture, granting access to remote places. Our mountain expedition involves wildlife monitoring with locals and camera trap installations. This adventure includes setting a new camera trap, enhancing our understanding and aiding in preserving this biodiverse haven.
Our adventure starts in Loreto, a serene stretch of ocean sheltered between mainland Mexico and the stunning deserts and mountains of the Baja California Sur peninsula.
Immersed in the warm-hearted culture of Baja California, we'll discover the unique life of this diverse region, both on land and in its sacred waters. We'll traverse by foot, boat, and even mule safaris.
This paradise attracts a variety of whale species that come to nurse and feed in the warm, predator-free waters. Humpback whales, fin whales, and the enormous blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, grace these waters from January to March. With them, we also expect the presence of top ocean predators, orcas, some of whom feed on dolphins and whales.
Our journey continues with a day of cruising and exploration, navigating the coast and the islands of the Loreto Marine Reserve, each with names like Carmen, Danzante, Montserrat, Catalana, and Coronado.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Studios include a kitchen to cook lovely meals and eat them at the high bar inside or outside. It has the all the necessary equipment to prepare a complete meal. The bathroom has all the essentials, with colorful natural tiles, giving a Mexican beach touch.
For the pacific lagoon day/s we operate with different local hotel options, we always seek the best and most comfortable accommodations to make that stage a safe, pleasant and memorable experience.
*The availability of accommodations depends on the season, if it is not available Baja Adventures is committed to providing accommodation of the same quality and standards.
For your adventure we choose cozy bohemian and Mexican detailed studios located on the main street in the historic downtown Loreto (quiet street), next to the Mission of Loreto and only 4 blocks from the beach. The owners are passionate about design and considered every detail to make your stay a dream.
The interiors that are warm and inviting with features that are local or have been recycled and restored, including art. Less than 5 minutes from the plaza, grocery stores, coffee shops, boardwalk, restaurants and artisan craft shops.
