Key Information: Tour Duration: 8
day(s) Group Size: 6
- 12
people Destination(s):Mexico Specialty Categories:Wildlife Viewing Season: January - March Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 990 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 990 US Dollar (USD)
The absolute best of both seas!! We will have a mid week pause to relax and explore the enchanting seaside town of La Paz with its beautiful board walk and sensational dining. After, we transfer to the tranquil lagoons in Magdalena Bay on the Pacific coast of Baja. Here we are hotel based and embark on 2 days of whale watching expeditions by motor skiff.
Your itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in La Paz, check into your hotel room and at 9.00pm meet your guides for a trip briefing;
Day 2 - Transfer to Espiritu Santo Island in our high speed motor boat. Guides discuss points on safety and provide beginners with the basics of sea-kayaking and correct use of gear and kayaks. In the afternoon we embark on our first paddle beneath spectacular volcanic cliffs and arrive at the first of many beautiful beaches to set up camp;
Day 3 - Continue in our kayaks exploring a new section of coastline with small off shore islands where numerous sea birds nest. Camp on a new beach;
Day 4 - Continue voyage to the end of the island to our final camping beach. Afternoon hike to the other side of the island;
Day 5 - Today we take a fast motor boat ride to a beautiful off shore island which is home to a large sea lion colony. Experience the amazing thrill of swimming with sea lion pups and snorkel amongst thousands of tropical fish. Return to your hotel in La Paz;
Day 6 - A 'day off' to enjoy a leisurely stroll around our picturesque seaside town. Browse in many Mexican arts and crafts shops or if you would rather a more active day we'll set you up with a mountain bike, or a day fishing or wind-surfing. A margarita at sunset on the famous sea promenade is a La Paz tradition!
Day 7 - Transfer in our air conditioned private van to the shores of the Pacific Lagoons at Lopez Mateos - considered to be the finest whale-watching area in the La Paz proximity (transfer time is 3.5 hours). Typically within minutes of clambering aboard our motor skiffs we are out in the bay surrounded by Whales. The spectacle is quite amazing and close up encounters are practically guaranteed. Returning to the shore it is then just a two minute stroll to our accommodation. Relax and then freshen up before dining in our Palapa Restaurant with a buffet of fresh sea food;
Day 8 - Arise to a Mexican cooked breakfast before our second whale-watching trip. We will venture out into the bay for a second opportunity to immerse our selves amongst the whales. For the last ten years many of our guests have been thrilled by the whales swimming right alongside our boats giving them the extraordinary opportunity to pet them. We will return to Lopez Mateos for a delicious lunch and then transfer back to La Paz arriving at around 4.00pm which gives time for anyone wishing to connect on through to Los Cabos the same day.
Day 9 - Breakfast and depart
'Every year The Gray Whale makes its annual migration from the Chirikof Basin to Magdelena Bay, a round trip of some 12,400 miles making it the longest migration by any mammal. During the Gray's winter visit, they calve and nurse in the shallow lagoons. These amazing Gray Whale nursing grounds are protected by strict Mexican environmental and ecological legislation. We are careful to observe these regulations by exclusively working with licensed cooperatives that have trained boat drivers. This in turn helps support local fishermen and their families.'
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Trip price includes:
- Certified, bi-lingual naturalist guides;
- Single and/or double kayaks;
- All kayaking gear;
- Camping equipment;
- Transportation to and from your La Paz hotel to the island and to the Pacific Lagoons for whale-watching.
Guests are responsible for bringing their own sleeping bags.
Snorkel sets and wetsuits may be rented.
Meals: All meals are included (except 2 dinners and a lunch).
Accommodation: 5 nights comfortable hotel / 3 nights camping
