Embark on an unforgettable whale watching adventure in Baja California, Mexico, accompanied by passionate travelers and expert guides. Explore the stunning Pacific coastline while observing three incredible whale species: the majestic humpback, the migrating gray whale, and the elusive blue whale. You’ll also have the rare opportunity to encounter the whale shark, the world’s largest fish.
Along the way, visit charming fishing villages such as San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Adolfo López Mateos, and Loreto, where you can immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy serene moments of relaxation. Don’t miss the chance to visit Balandra Beach, named Mexico’s most beautiful beach in 2017, for a tranquil escape into paradise.
Trip Details
Tour Highlights
Observe 3 whale species: humpback, gray, and blue whales
Listen to whale songs underwater through our hydrophone system
Swim with the world’s largest fish, the whale shark
Learn from English-speaking marine biologists throughout the trip
Relax at Balandra Beach, one of Mexico's most beautiful beaches
Explore Baja’s traditional fishing villages
Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival Los Cabos
Reception at airport and transfer to Cabo San Lucas, a coastal town at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, known for its beaches and, above all, its marine biodiversity.
It’s an excellent playground for di...
Reception at airport and transfer to Cabo San Lucas, a coastal town at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, known for its beaches and, above all, its marine biodiversity.
It’s an excellent playground for divers and humpback whale lovers. This giant comes to visit every winter, much to the for nature lovers!
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Boutique Baja Cabo Hotel (or similar)
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DAY 2
Humpback Whale Watching - La Paz
Every year from December to April, Cabo San Lucas becomes a hotspot for hundreds of migrating humpback whales. Witness the 40 tons of titans of the sea soaring from the ocean creating a thunderous lapping. Listen to them...
Every year from December to April, Cabo San Lucas becomes a hotspot for hundreds of migrating humpback whales. Witness the 40 tons of titans of the sea soaring from the ocean creating a thunderous lapping. Listen to them sing hauntingly beautiful songs underwater on our hydrophone system. Watch as newborn calves begin to explore Cabo’s calm waters. Plus, you’ll learn all about these incredible creatures from our expert Ninja naturalist guides and have the chance to help them with critical whale research that works hard to protect these magnificent giants.
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Catedral Hotel La Paz (or similar)
DAY 3
Discovering La Paz and its beaches
La Paz nestles in an open bay on the Sea of Cortés, surrounded by superb beaches such as Bahia Balandra. A former pearling town, now a popular sports fishing resort, it boasts an inviting waterfront colonial buildings an...
La Paz nestles in an open bay on the Sea of Cortés, surrounded by superb beaches such as Bahia Balandra. A former pearling town, now a popular sports fishing resort, it boasts an inviting waterfront colonial buildings and the Museo Regional de Antropologia e Historia de Baja California.
Let’s rediscover the city of La Paz by walking through its streets and historic buildings such as the Palacio Municipal, the Teatro Juarez, the Velasco Garden and the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de La Paz.
The Whale Museum is an interactive museum considered one of the most important that teaches us about the life of these impressive mammals. We will then go for a walk on the wonderful Playa Balandra as well as the one in Tecolote where we will go swimming and rent a kayak.
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Hotel Catedral La Paz (or similar)
DAY 4
Whale Shark - Puerto San Carlos
Swim with the biggest fish in the world and live an incredible experience with this gentle giant in the bay of La Paz. The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) visits us every year between October and April to feed on plankton ...
Swim with the biggest fish in the world and live an incredible experience with this gentle giant in the bay of La Paz. The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) visits us every year between October and April to feed on plankton and krill. Most of these visitors are young, between 20 and 25 years old and have an average length of between 4 and 6 meters. These huge fish are very docile and pose no danger to people, live this amazing experience with us!
Puerto San Carlos is a small fishing port located in Magdalena Bay, 260 km from La Paz. The surrounding area is characterized by magnificent protected natural islands, where you can enjoy beautiful walks. During the winter months, hundreds of tourists come here to watch the to observe gray whales.
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Hôtel Alcatraz (or similar)
DAY 5
Giants of the ocean in Magdalena Bay - Mulege
Come and enjoy a timeless experience to discover the immensity of nature! Accompanied by an expert and passionate local guide, you will have the chance to observe whales, dolphins and sea lions in their natural environme...
Come and enjoy a timeless experience to discover the immensity of nature! Accompanied by an expert and passionate local guide, you will have the chance to observe whales, dolphins and sea lions in their natural environment. After exploring Magdalena Bay, we’ll have lunch at a small local restaurant on the Magdalena Island. Finally, we’ll end our excursion by walking on huge dunes.
Located on the east coast of Baja California and protected by Concepcion Bay, the village of Mulegé is a charming stopover.
charming stopover. The Santa Rosalia de Mulegé mission overlooks the river, date palm plantations and mangrove swamps.
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Clementine's (or similar)
DAY 6
The Blue Whale - Loreto
Loreto has a very peaceful atmosphere, and is well worth a visit for its historical aspects. It was founded in 1697 by Jesuit missionaries. You can visit several of the missions that served at the time the evangelization...
Loreto has a very peaceful atmosphere, and is well worth a visit for its historical aspects. It was founded in 1697 by Jesuit missionaries. You can visit several of the missions that served at the time the evangelization of the people by the Jesuits. In Loreto Bay, you can observe blue whales from January to March.
Whale watching from Loreto is a world-class experience. A calm sea (hopefully), small intimate boats, and all around the sound of the breathing of these giants. Every spring, Loreto National Marine Park welcomes blue whales, the largest creatures on the planet. We also see fin whales, humpback whales, dolphins, mantas and other wildlife on this tour. We organize our excursions on small Mexican pangas with new engines, radios, shade and dry storage. The boats can accommodate from 6 to 10 people. After lunch, we’ll return by boat to Loreto.
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Posada las Flores (or similar)
DAY 7
Marine Wildlife of Coronado Island
The Coronado Island tour is a must for any visit to Loreto. Jacques Cousteau once called the Sea of Cortez “the Aquarium of the World”. Come explore this aquarium on a tour of Coronado Island. Twenty-five minutes from Lo...
The Coronado Island tour is a must for any visit to Loreto. Jacques Cousteau once called the Sea of Cortez “the Aquarium of the World”. Come explore this aquarium on a tour of Coronado Island. Twenty-five minutes from Loreto Mariana, you can swim with sea lions, explore bird colonies, and search for dolphins. Snorkeling from the boat is a wonderful way to observe the marine life below. After the island tour, we make a picnic stop at the beautiful white sand beaches for further exploration. In the colder months, walk inland to explore the fascinating dune habitat—in the summer, that means spreading sunscreen and swimming to spot marine life! Shady palapas and rustic baths are available on this island.
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Posada las Flores (or similar)
DAY 8
Gray Whale Watching in San Ignacio Lagoon
Located in the Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, San Ignacio Lagoon provides a protected sanctuary for gray whales that enter after a long and difficult journey from Alaskan waters, to mate, give birth and nurse their young. L...
Located in the Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, San Ignacio Lagoon provides a protected sanctuary for gray whales that enter after a long and difficult journey from Alaskan waters, to mate, give birth and nurse their young. Lagoons are also vital breeding and wintering sites for coastal bird species. This experience includes two trips to the San Ignacio lagoon: the first on the day of arrival, in the afternoon, and a second trip the next morning at 9:30 am. In the evening, you will stay to sleep by the lagoon, in Antonio’s huts. A film on the lagoon ecosystem and whales will be screened and a discussion will follow with a naturalist guide.
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Antonio’s Cabañas (or similar)
DAY 9
Gray Whale Watching in San Ignacio Lagoon
Located in the Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, San Ignacio Lagoon provides a protected sanctuary for gray whales that enter after a long and difficult journey from Alaskan waters, to mate, give birth and nurse their young. L...
Located in the Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, San Ignacio Lagoon provides a protected sanctuary for gray whales that enter after a long and difficult journey from Alaskan waters, to mate, give birth and nurse their young. Lagoons are also vital breeding and wintering sites for coastal bird species. This experience includes two trips to the San Ignacio lagoon: the first on the day of arrival, in the afternoon, and a second trip the next morning at 9:30 am. In the evening, you will stay to sleep by the lagoon, in Antonio’s huts. A film on the lagoon ecosystem and whales will be screened and a discussion will follow with a naturalist guide.
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Posada de las flores (or similar)
DAY 10
Departure La Paz Airport
Transfer to La Paz Airport.
Transfer to La Paz Airport.
Hotels
Hotel Alcatraz
Hotel Alcatraz, with an excellent location, has 5 rooms, restaurant bar service, spa services by appointment, information for water activities in the bay, and excellent facilities whether for your leisure or business stay in the city. An ideal place to rest.
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
WiFi
Bar
Hotel Catedral La Paz
Si buscas un hotel con encanto en La Paz, no te pierdas Hotel Catedral La Paz.
Al contar con muchos conocidos puntos de referencia en las inmediaciones, como La Paz Cathedral (0,3 km) y Calle 16 de Septiembre (0,7 km), los huéspedes de Hotel Catedral La Paz tienen la oportunidad de visitar con facilidad algunas de las atracciones más populares de La Paz.
Las habitaciones de los huéspedes incluyen televisor de pantalla plana y aire acondicionado, y Hotel Catedral La Paz te ayuda a que estés conectado, ya que dispone de wifi gratuito.
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
WiFi
Bar
Posada De Las Flores La Paz
Located 4.1 km from Playa El Caimancito, the 4-star Posada De Las Flores La Paz offers spacious rooms 16 minutes' stroll from the Catholic temple "La Paz Cathedral". This La Paz hotel has views of the bay and features Wi-Fi in public areas.
The colonial-style property has an ideal location at a moderate distance from Museo de Arte de la Ciudad de La Paz. Cultural sights in the area are Anthropology and History Museum of Baja California Sur (2.6 km) and Dove of Peace Monument (1.7 km). This boutique-style hotel is conveniently located within 5 minutes' walk of Malecon kiosk. Terminal Turistica de Autobus bus station can be found only a short drive from Posada De Las Flores La Paz.
Air Conditioning
Restaurant
WiFi
Bar
Boutique Baja Cabo Hotel
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
WiFi
SPA
Antonio’s Cabañas
Antonio’s Ecotours is an eco-friendly Whale watching camp that offers whale watching tours as well as very fresh authentic regional sea food and comfortable though rustic lodging and camping in a safe, friendly and respectful environment.
Clementine’s Mulege
If you’re looking for a charming bed and breakfast in Mulege, look no further than Clementines Mulege.
While staying at Clementines Mulege, visitors can check out Mission Santa Rosalia de Mulege (1.4 mi), which is a popular Mulege attraction.
Rooms at Clementines Mulege provide a kitchenette, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.
Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Clementines Mulege.
If you’re looking for a Mexican restaurant, consider a visit to Restaurant-Bar Playa San Buenaventura, Los Equipales, or El Candil, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Clementines Mulege.
The staff at Clementines Mulege looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
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Spotted Species
Here is a non-exhaustive list of Animal Species you can spot during this tour
shark whale
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Humpback Whale
Humpback whales are remarkable creatures, admired for their grace, intelligence, and the vital role they...
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