Magdalena Bay is a series of
lagoons sheltered from the Pacific Ocean by low
barrier islands and is the winter breeding grounds
of the California Gray Whale. The whales travel
5,000 miles from their Arctic feeding grounds to
mate and bear their young in these protected waters.
You can experience the whales and their newly-born
calves surfacing just a few feet away from a
motorized skiff, and if you're lucky, reach out and
caress this extraordinary mammal.
We offer three different itineraries for you to
observe gray whales and discover Magdalena Bay's
diverse, fascinating ecosystem of windswept sand
dunes, vibrant desert flora and mangrove-lined
estuaries. All three itineraries offer guaranteed
whale sightings.
Our five-day Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay whale
watching tour includes three days at a safari-style
base camp situated on a secluded beach at the center
of whale activity. It is the perfect place to see
the gray whales as they breach and spy-hop right in
front of our camp! The area around our camp boasts
the highest concentration of whales in Baja. Each
day motorized stiffs take you out to the deeper
waters of the bay, where "friendlies" swim up and
nudge the hulls. On shore your guides will take you
hiking, birding and beachcombing.
The camp provides all the gear and amenities you
need for a comfortable wilderness experience. Your
guides point out wildlife and prepare all meals.
Ideal for families with children ages 8-18 and those
wishing a shorter, more focused experience with
whales.
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Rates includes three
days whale watching by motorized stiff, airport transfers, two nights'
hotel, all camping gear, meals and guides. Meet in Loreto. Days include
arrival and departure days. Suitable for families with younger children.
Guaranteed whale sightings.
5 days/ 4 nights $ 895
2008 Dates:
Jan 25-29, Jan 27-31, Feb 1-5, Feb 10-14, Feb 15-19, Feb 24-28, Feb 29-Mar
4.
6-day $1095
2008 Dates:
Jan 29-Feb 3, Feb 7-12, Feb 12-17,
Feb 21-26, Feb 26-Mar 2, Mar 6-11.
7-day $1295
2008 Dates:
Feb 3-9, Feb 17-23 Yoga, Mar
2-8.
Meeting: Loreto
Airport: Loreto
Transfer: included
Note: Price does not include a $15
Park Use Fee.
Deposit $400 per person
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Loreto airport. Meet our
ground service and transfer to your hotel. Check
into pre-assigned rooms (included in trip cost).
Pre-trip meeting at the hotel later in evening.
Day 2: Meet 8 AM in hotel, van transportation
2 hours to Magdalena Bay. From there we'll take a
short boat ride across the bay to our base camp on a
sandy barrier island located at the heart of whale
watching activity. After settling in, we'll go whale
watching for several hours in a skiff.
Day 3: Your day is filled with whale
watching, hiking along the sand dunes and
beachcombing the Pacific beaches. In the morning we
will take a motorized skiff into the bay for close
encounters with gray whales and again in the
afternoon.
Day 4: Several motorized skiffs will meet us
at camp for 2 hours of whale watching in Boca
Soledad before returning to Puerto Lopez Mateos and
van ride to Loreto. Evening at hotel. Farewell
dinner with guides.
Day 5: Our ground service will provide
transportation to the airport for your flight to Los
Angeles and connecting flights homeward.
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