Double the whale watching and chances for interacting with the whales offered by the majority of the whale watching companies of san ignacio lagoon. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay gray whale watching guaranteed. Baja adventure travel, baja whale shark, baja whale watching. Pachicos encounter with a friendly gray whale, and his tours to. A great bonus is all the fish in addition to the sea lions. We used baja ecotours to swim with sea lions and see the grey whales feeding and courting near magdalena is.
San francisco where epicure 20162017 by morris media. In mexicos stunning magdalena bay, humans and whales meet up. Whales, the largest known mammal, can grow up to 50 feet in. See humpback whales in cabo san lucas on a whale watching tour led by marine biologist guides. This baja whale watching tour uses a comfortable basecamp and so it is extremely wellsuited for families and those who want a less challenging camping experience. Baja discovery san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. We were teamed up with a local expert who monitors the turtle nests every three hours around the clock and katia, a marine biologist that was both. This exhilarating full day whale watching tour maximizes time on the water and allows you to fully experience the gray whales and the lagoon surroundings. Our baja whale experience couldnt be more different. More than 20 species of whales are encountered around baja most yearround, making this area an important center for whale observation. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay.
There he met local fisherman and whale watching guide, maldo fischer. Gazing into the eye of a whale is a humbling, life changing encounter you will never forget. Whale watching, birding and botany ecotours in baja california mexico. The whales are the focus of our trip, and we will have three full days to observe them. Mar 26, 2017 gray whale encounters in san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico, 2017.
Over two decades of adventure in baja california, mexico. We have combined what we consider to be the two best whale watching trips anywhere into one exciting adventure package. Visit baja, take a whale watching vacation to baja, and enjoy a whale watching trip in baja. 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. Baja california is fast becoming the premier location to watch whales in the world. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis.
Set sail for a day to remember on the cabo san lucas luxury whale watching and private sailing charters excursion. Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure. The friendly gray whales of baja routinely rub the underside of the small. Gray whale watching tours in baja california on the sea of cortez. 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. San ignacio lagoon pachicos eco tours baja gray whale. 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. 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 lagoons at the center of the baja california peninsula, where they will mate and give birth to their young. Combo trips gray and blue whale watching season tours in.
Whale magic tours educational, intimate, naturalist guided. Pachico mayoral was the first person to have an encounter with a friendly gray whale. Check out these cool new baja whale watching videos. Typically, well spend two hours on each whalewatching excursion times are strictly regulated by marine reserve regulations and make two excursions per day. Since 1991, we have arranged whale watching trips utilizing the best dive and land adventure specialists. In addition, whale watching is becoming more common in the sea of cortez. 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 whale watching combined with sea of cortez kayaking in loreto makes this tour a guest favorite. Baja whale watching iconic expeditions and excursions. George negrete of fun baja, the captain of our whale shark hunt, told us to look for shadows in the water or for a fin. Pachicos eco tours is internationally known for being the whale watching pioneers of san ignacio lagoon and baja. Tour manager, whale watching tours, tourist information, baja california, travel pictures, dates, wildlife.
Experience the splendor of san ignacio lagoons pacific gray whales up close. Join us for gray whale watching at laguna san ignacio, or join us on a custom birding. Look forward to sea kayaking in baja, mexicos closest whale shark tours, baja whale watching tours, baja surfing, baja fishing, snorkeling, hiking, pure relaxation and much more the ultimate yearround soft adventure vacation destination. With its whale watching excursions and wineries, its no wonder why ensenada has emerged as a popular cruise ship destination. Cruise past the arch and the sea lion colony and then h. 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. Conducting whale watching tours in san ignacio lagoon for over 45 years. Experience the gray whale up close while settling into the luxury accommodations of our beautiful bayside beach camp nestled in the dunes.
A fresh take on traditional mexican street food, this hip spot serves up spectacular tacos, tortas and ceviche that are inspired by the border towns of baja california all the way to the yucatan. The magic begins when an intimate group of whale enthus. Diving, exploring and filming throughout the baja peninsula eventually led johnny friday to san ignacio lagoon in 1989. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexicos baja california peninsula. Whale watch cabo also email you a link to download all the photos that your guide took on your trip, free of charge. 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. One guest described it as, its handsdown one of the most incredible wildlife encounters ive ever had. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. Mexico the best tips for whale watching in mexico whaletrips.
Two unique baja whale watching trips on the pacific ocean and sea of cortez and one baja whale shark ecotour on the sea of cortez that world travelers rave about. Mar 09, 2015 by lisa gilfillan, education specialist our annual baja california whale adventure, a collaboration between birch aquarium at scripps and andiamo tours mexico, is a naturalistguided adventure to the lagoons of baja california. Guests witness gray whales playing, resting, and investigating their curious visitors before heading north to their arctic feeding grounds. Whales, dolphins and deserts of mexicos baja peninsula. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. Baja whalewatching tours immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Baja ecotours san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. The base camp provides a modern solar and wind generation system in our dining palapa and library that provides 110 ac or 12 volt dc power for all of your charging needs. We expect to see large numbers of gray whales, including cowcalf pairs.
Baja california is a truly unique travel destination. Gray whale encounters in san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico, 2017. Private luxury whale watching cabo san lucas cruise excursions. When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. 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. Atkinson has been on a whalewatching outing in bajas san ignacio lagoon, another popular spot to interact with calving gray. Grey whales are widely regarded as the friendliest of all whales. Although its very late in the season for whale watching our marine biologist katia and the captain were able to find a momma and baby humpback whale pair to follow for about an hour. The basecamp has large wall tents, cots for sleeping, solar showers, nightly slide shows. To go for our gray whale watching tours in baja you can call us at the above given number or even emails us at the above mentioned email.
The baja california is known as biggest cactigarden of. Baja airventures has three oneofkind soft, ecoadventure baja whale watching tours youll love. This baja coastal sailing excursion offers incomparable privacy, whale watching, coastal sailing, optional snorkeling and comfort. The great gray whales of baja natural habitat adventures. 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.
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. Seemingly perched on the edge of civilization campo cortez offers many modern amenities while maintaining a clean, comfortable and ecofriendly environment. Apr 06, 2018 gray whale trips in baja, mexico with dive discovery. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. Gray whale trips in baja, mexico whale tours dive discovery. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site.
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