Baja Ultimate Whale
Ultimate Whale Adventure - 8 days (Jan-Mar)
Start off with an ocean safari with SeeCreatures. Luxury coach transfer to La Paz. Check-in at a beautiful breachfront hotel. Next day, travel to Espiritu Santo Island and swim with whale sharks, sea lions, or enjoy kayaking, shore hikes and beach walks. Afternoon boarding our 116-ft expedition yacht and set sail to the Mechudo Corridor.
The Mechudo Corridor is alive with whales! Whale watching and exploration. Blue and fin whales, plus humpbacks and often mega pods of dolphins. Lookout for orcas and sperm whales. Our airplane spotter will guide to the hottest action. Travel back to La Paz. Morning private charter flight to San Ignacio Lagoon.
Arrive to San Ignacio Lagoon. Meet the gray whales, the friendliest whales in the world. You can count on a choice of accommodation levels including glamping & luxury tents with ensuite bathrooms and showers inside the tents, easy and convenient 2 hour charter flights, up to eight whale watching trips in the lagoon and the compulsive attention to details that Nautilus is known for from real beds with fine linen, fire pits, a selection of craft beer, single malts and a great wine list.
The Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrival - Cabo
Head over to SeeCreatures in San Jose del Cabo to get set up for your adventure. Join an optional photo workshop. There’s a 5-hour ocean safari with lunch and arrival at La Paz. Check into Marea Hotel and dinner at this beachfront hotel.
Day 2 Espiritu Santo Island Adventures
Swimming with Whale Sharks in the morning and Espiritu Santo adventures with Sea Lions in the afternoon. Enjoy a mangrove exploration, kayaking and shore hikes. Late afternoon, board the 116 ft expedition yacht, Nautilus Gallant Lady. Set sailing for Mechudo Corridor.
Days 3-4 Mechudo Corridor
The Mechudo Corridor is alive with whales! Whale watching and exploration as far north as Loreto National park. Blue and fin whales, plus humpbacks and often mega pods of dolphin. We’ll be on the lookout for orcas and sperm whales too thanks to our airplane spotter.
Day 5 San Ignacio Lagoon
Return to La Paz and private air charter to San Ignacio Lagoon. After a welcome champagne, we’re off to more whale encounters with the gray whales - the friendliest whales on the planet and our San Ignacio eco-Glamp.
Days 6-7 Gray Whales & More
Your choice of three whale encounters session a day or enjoy being in camp. Hiking, nature walks, mountain biking, bird watching or beach combing. Evening presentations with our naturalist and stargazing galore.
Day 8 Whales & Departure
One last morning to say farewell to the delightful gray whales. Private charter flight back to Cabo.
* Contact us for dates, rates and availability.
** Thanks to David Serradell for gorgeous photo
