BAJA SAFARI - WHALE WATCHING — 6 days - 5 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 6 day Baja safari adventure, the whales will be our guides.
*cart price is for initial call to gather more information.
**$32,650 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 6 day Baja safari adventure, the whales will be our guides.
*cart price is for initial call to gather more information.
**$32,650 MXP per person.
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Duration: 6 days - 5 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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6 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).5 nights accommodation on a apartment type or loft room
2 expert guides (1 professional photographer who will capture your experience)
6 days of activities including:
— 2 marine safaris in Loreto of 7 or 8 hour
— 2 half day marine safaris 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 — 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 4 — Pacific coast lagoon: Half day marine safari focused on Gray whale watching.
Day 5 — Pacific coast lagoon: Half day marine safari focused on Gray whale watching.
Day 6 — 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
$8,000 MXP per person — Initial payment as a deposit to secure your bookingPayment 2
$16,325 MXP per person — due 90 days before the start of the adventurePayment 3
$8,325 MXP per person — due 30 days before the start of the adventureTOTAL — $32,650 MXP per person
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FLIGHTS
ALAKSA AIRLINES
LOS ANGELES -> LORETO
—— 4 Flights / Week: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
SAN FRANCISCO -> LORETO
—— 1 Flight / Week: SaturdayAMERICAN AIRLINES
PHOENIX -> LORETO
—— 3 Flights / Week: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
DALLAS -> LORETO
—— 1 Flight / Week: SaturdayWESTJET
CALGARY -> LORETO
—— 1 Flight / Week: TuesdayAEROCALAFIA
TIJUANA -> LORETO
—— 2 Flights / Week , Monday & Friday
LA PAZ -> LORETO
—— 2 Flights / Week, Monday & FridayVOLARIS
TIJUANA -> LORETO
—— 2 Flights / Week : Sunday & Thursday
GUADALAJARA -> LORETO
—— 2 Flights / Week : Tuesday & SaturdayBUS
There are two main bus lines that run from Tijuana all the way down to Los Cabos.
AGUILA - www.autotransportesaguila.com
ABC - www.abc.com.mx
RENTAL CAR
LOS CABOS -> LORETO
—— 5:30 hrs. 333.6 MilesLA PAZ -> LORETO
—— 3:30 hrs. 221.2 MilesTIJUANA -> LORETO
—— 12:30 hrs. 693.4 Miles
THE ADVENTURE
Gray whales spend the winter and spring months in various warm lagoons on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, where they give birth to their young. In these protected lagoons, they also engage in mating activities and occasionally use some areas for feeding. These magnificent mammals embark on one of the longest migratory routes of any mammal, covering 5,000 miles over the course of 2-3 months.
During our safari, we will spend 2 days visiting a lagoon on the pacific side, carefully choosing the best weather conditions for optimal gray whale watching.
To conclude this remarkable safari and gain a deeper understanding of this pristine place, we will explore the mountains and canyons while observing the stunning coasts from a different perspective. A mule safari will guide us through the culture and life of the ranchers of this area, providing access to very remote and wild places that would be nearly impossible to reach without the assistance of these docile and robust animals.
During our expedition in these mountains, we monitor wildlife with the help of locals and install camera traps. As part of this adventure, we will install a new camera trap to further our knowledge and, hopefully, collaborate in protecting this place and its rich biodiversity.
Our adventure begins in Loreto, a sheltered, usually calm and sun-drenched stretch of ocean nestled between mainland Mexico and the breathtakingly beautiful, serene deserts and mountains of the Baja California Sur peninsula.
Immersed in the company of the warm-hearted people of Baja, we’ll discover their unique culture in this remote and diverse part of the peninsula, along with the wildlife that call these sacred lands home. Our exploration will encompass both land and sea, allowing us to traverse on foot, by boat and even via mule safaris.
This special paradise attracts a multitude of great whale species that come here to nurse their young and feed in the warm and relatively predator-free waters. Among these visiting cetaceans are humpback whales, fin whales and blue whales, the largest animal to have ever lived on earth.
In these fleeting months of January, February and March of each year, magical moments can be lived in these waters. With the arrival of the whales, we also anticipate the presence of the top predator of our oceans, the orcas, as some of their ecotypes and families feed on mammals such as dolphins or whales.
Over the course of two days, we will embark on cruises and exploration, venturing through the coast and around the islands of the Loreto Marine Reserve, each resonating 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.
