Camp Cecil de la Bahia

Welcome Cecil de la Bahia in Magdalena Bay. The camp is located on a sliver of land with the Bay and the gray whales on one side, and a protected estuary with mangroves, abundant birdlife, dolphins and more on the other. Each year the gray whales migrate 6,000 miles from Arctic waters to the Pacific lagoons of the Baja peninsula to mate, give birth and enjoy a warm winter respite. Magdalena Bay is one of the most important of these lagoons, and Camp Cecil de la Bahia is one of the best whale watching spots in all of Baja. Whales are simply everywhere! Beautifully appointed walk-in safari-style tents feature gorgeous beds, seating areas, rugs, chandeliers and ensuite bathrooms.

The tents of Camp Cecil de la Bahia are beautifully appointed walk-in safari-style tents with gorgeous beds, seating areas, rugs, chandeliers, and ensuite bathrooms. The camp chef prepares three tasty meals a day and daily happy hour. 

You'll spend the days out on the water interacting with the amazing gray whale mothers, babies and sporting males, and when not with the whales you can explore the incredible birdlife of the mangrove estuary. It is a dreamy, wild and remote spot, completely ensconced in nature, enhanced by delights of great food and comfortable lodging. 

DAY 1: TODOS SANTOS

Welcome to Baja California Sur! Today you'll arrive at the airport in San Jose del Cabo where you'll met by your guides for the 90-minute drive to Todos Santos and Los Colibris Casitas. We'll get you settled in your lovely rooms with beautiful ocean views, then enjoy a wonderful gourmet taco welcome dinner on the grounds of Los Colibris. During dinner your guides will conduct a trip briefing, outlining the adventures to come.

DAYS 2 - 4: MAGDALENA BAY (BAHIA MAGDALENA)

Camp Cecil de la Bahia / Magdalena Bay Whale Watching Adventure. Today we'll drive 3 hours north to Magdalena Bay and our luxury tent camp Camp Cecil de la Bahia. The camp is located on a sliver of land with the Bay and the gray whales on one side, and a protected estuary with mangroves, abundant birdlife, dolphins and more on the other. Each year the gray whales migrate 6,000 miles from arctic waters to the Pacific lagoons of the Baja peninsula to mate, give birth, and enjoy a warm winter respite. Magdalena Bay is one of the most important of these lagoons, and Camp Cecil de la Bahia is one of the best whale watching spots in all of Baja. Whales are simply everywhere! 

The tents of Camp Cecil de la Bahia are beautifully appointed walk-in safari-style tents with gorgeous beds, seating areas, rugs, chandeliers, and ensuite bathrooms. The camp chef prepares three beautiful meals a day and daily happy hour. 

We'll spend the days out on the water interacting with the amazing gray whale mothers, babies and sporting males, and when not with the whales we can explore the incredible birdlife of the mangrove estuary. It is a dreamy, wild and remote spot, completely ensconced in nature, enhanced by delights of great food and comfortable lodging. 

DAY 5: TODOS SANTOS

Whale Watching / Todos Santos

Things that often happen to us during our time in Magdalena Bay:

Gray whale mothers bring their babies right up to the boat to say hello

Gray whale babies present themselves for a good rub or a pat

Gray whale males sidle along the boat and spout water on us – they clearly think they’re very funny

Gray whales of all types bring their huge heads out of the water and look us straight in the eye

Today we'll have more time out on the water with the whales then depart for Todos Santos, enjoying a celebratory lunch stop along the way.

This evening Local lawyer turned chef Iker Algorri, author of Cooking Adventures in Baja California Sur and chef-in-residence at Los Colibris Casitas, will lead a wonderful farewell dinner / Mexican Survival Cooking Class. The emphasis is on having as much fun as humanly possible, learning to make the perfect margarita, and gaining the skill to make some truly memorable Mexican dishes following Chef Iker’s cooking philosophy, the Magnificence of Simplicity. You’ll also probably learn about some great Latin music you’ve never heard before. But be warned – dancing often known to follow!

DAY 6: END OF ITINERARY

Say adios but not good-bye. Transfer to airport