The gray whale migration 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. Highlights of the monterey bay whale watching trip migrating gray whales moving from their winter breeding grounds in baja california northwards to their summer feeding grounds in the bering sea. Along the way, the whales do a swimby off the mendocino coast, offering an unforgettable chance to see the leviathans spouting, breaching and diving as they make their epic journey south. Dedicated whale watching tours focusing on one or a few key species. Unsurprisingly, cabo san lucas has several highly regarded whale watching tour companies. Gray whale watching in baja discover baja travel club. Baja california tailormade trips to mexico scott dunn. What can you expect from our grey whale watching baja trip. Grey whales in particular are frequent visitors to the pacific coast, where they nurse their young. We specialise in taking small parties of dedicated whale and dolphin watchers to different parts of the world to experience first hand the special behaviour of whales and dolphins in their natural. Accommodation options while the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, this itinerary is 100% tailormade, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget. Mexicos baja california sur is a whale watching paradise.
Whether youre off for a romantic holiday, family trip, or an allinclusive holiday, baja california holiday packages on tripadvisor make planning your trip simple and affordable. The best time to visit baja is undoubtedly between mid january and mid march, when the grey whales migrate to the lagoons to give birth. It starts with flying to guerrero negro, a 2 hours flight. Baja california s southernmost tip is a top holiday destination, not least because of its whale watching. Its for this reason that baja california is a whale watching paradise. Each year, between november and april, california grey whales make their annual migration from feeding grounds in alaska south to mate and have babies in the warm coastal lagoons of baja, mexico. Our range of whale watching holidays is so popular that we are rapidly expanding our programme to include some of the most exciting, wildliferich places in the world. Whale magic tours educational, intimate, naturalist. Enjoy authentic mexican culture on holidays in baja california. Grey whales of san ignacio lagoon mexico wildlife holiday.
All inclusive baja kayaking tours sea kayak adventures. Gopro footage shot on an 11 day whale watching trip with mark carwardine. In this baja lagoon, whales seek attention from humans, turning the rules of wildlife photography on their head. Baja california, on the wild pacific coast of mexico, is the best place in the world to see whales in all their glory.
Whale watching tours and cruises baja california, gray and. Whale expert and zoologist mark carwardine is the perfect tour leader to show it to you. Friendly gray whales in baja california, mexico hd youtube. Fin, california grey, humpback and even blue whales visit its waters between december and march. With 3,000 marine species the most famous being the friendly grey whale, this is a marine safari like no other. But the highlight of your journey to loreto is undoubtedly your grey whale watching tour in magdalena bay, followed by a journey through las dunas to see the variety of bird species that inhabit the area. Baja california sur, as its known, has become a haunt for surfing, as well as whale watching. How to go whale watching in baja california sur, mexico. Whales migrate to the lagoon between january and april to mate and calve before the males continue their journey northwards around midmarch to distant feeding grounds. Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. 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.
Gray whale watching at san ignacio lagoon, baja california, mexico every year gray whales migrate more than 10,000 miles between their summer feeding grounds in the arctic and the coastal lagoons of the southern baja peninsula. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong adventure on mexicos baja california. Witness the gray whale migration, one of natures most phenomenal events, and see these gentle giants upclose in the heart of their breeding grounds. Your hotel is situated in the heart of the city, beside one of baja california s most picturesque squares. Discover the natural wonders of baja mexico and the sea of cortez, and witness the gray whale migration on an expedition cruise with national geographic. There are so many whales here at this time, that you can just drop anchor and wait for them to swim up.
Whale season here runs from november through to april, and its the place to see humpbacks breaching and to hear their mysterious song. Experience the beauty and aweinspiring marine wildlife of the baja peninsular in mexico one of the. The trip set out from san diego and travelling down the baja california peninsular and. Select from a variety of multiday itineraries, including wilderness camping and sea kayaking in baja s blue whale realm of the sea of cortez and whale watching tours in the federally protected gray whale lagoons of magdalena bay. They are combined grey whale and blue whale watching trips. 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. Friendly gray whales approach our whale watching boat in san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico during our march 2016 expedition. He will be accompanying an eightday festival of whales holiday in baja california with wildlife worldwide wildlifeworldwide. No other destination offers such a variety of whales fin, blue, humpback, orcas, sperm, pilot and grey.
Baja whalewatching tours immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Baja holidays on the california peninsula are actually in mexico, but are so called because they separate the pacific from the gulf of california aka sea of cortes. Mexican cuisine has gained a reputation worldwide for good reason, and this region in particular is renowned for its high quality seafood. Snorkel, kayak and go whale watching in the sea of cortes on a holiday to baja california, mexico. It was around 3pm on friday 28 february 2014, in san ignacio lagoon, baja california. Book a baja holiday with journey latin america now. Find the perfect holiday package for baja california on tripadvisor by comparing baja california hotel and flight prices. 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. There is just no time to get bored on our baja california family whale watching adventure how could you say no to one of the worlds most incredible whale watching holidays jacques cousteau called the sea of cortez a living aquarium, john steinbeck wrote two books about baja california and sir david attenborurgh has raved about this isolated peninsula that extends 780 miles from the us. Thats why the zoologist mark carwardine heads there at this time every year. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society.
Every year thousands of grey whales come to calve in the calm bays of magdalena and san ignacio. A 14day whale watching and wildlife holiday, including an 11night cruise down the western coast of mexicos baja peninsula and round into the sea of. The eye of a gray whale swimming in san ignacio lagoon. Heres how to see humpbacks, gray whales, blue whales and whale sharks in the region. Observe one of the most miraculous natural phenomena on the planet. Top places for whale watching in california visit california. Located in mexicos rugged desert peninsula of baja california, san ignacio lagoon provides a perfect habitat for a grey whale s life cycle. Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. The amazing pacific gray whales of baja tour destination.
Dive into our baja california travel guide to learn all about holidays in the worlds aquarium. Gazing into the eye of a whale is a humbling, life changing encounter you will never forget. Mexico baja california sursea of cortez destination 2009. One of the most incredible natural wonders on the baja peninsula is visiting with the gray whales that come to the warm lagoons of baja california sur to breed and give birth every winter. Baja california is one of the longest and wildest peninsulas in the world, stretching from the californian border to the town of cabo san lucas, more than 800 miles to the south. Whale watching holidays whale watching holidays around the. Our driver will meet you at the holiday inn bayside and we will take you to a 70miles journey to the ensenada airport. Whale watching holiday to mexico loreto whales worldwide. This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts. Seven of us, plus our guide, were in a small panga motorboat, bobbing around on a sunny afternoon.
Baja california, the 1,200kmlong peninsula on the west coast of mexico, is the top whale watching destination on earth. It is flanked on one side by the cool waters of the north pacific and on the other by the warm nutrient rich waters of the sea of cortez. Boats tend to converge on whales, and we really appreciated that our guides pulled off and found us new whales to view, rather than adding to the. Excursions and hopefully dolphin and whale watching in the sea of cortez. Wed watched jealously as a mother and baby grey whale approached a boat 100m away. Whale watching in baja california, mexico the whale watching trip of a lifetime. If you love whales and like to see them in different habitats around the world, then you shouldnt miss out on our baja california the big three whale watching group holiday we offer an exclusive group max 15 people departure in 2021, which starts on the 25th of february until the 08th march 2021. There are various grey whale watching baja trips we offer. Baja california whale watching, mexico ultimate travel co. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. Visit baja california on a trip to mexico audley travel. Take the opportunity to sample everything from fresh fish tacos to lobster dishes and clam tostadas.
The best baja california holidays 2020 tripadvisor. Nic slocum phd frgs the amazing gray whales of baja is our flagship and most popular tour. Baja california the big three whale watching group. Spend a second day exploring the loreto marine park in the sea of cortez, again going in search of blue whales and an array of other marine life including manta rays and dolphins.
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