Kayak & Whale Watching Combo

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Small Group Tour
Our most popular wildlife adventure in Baja combines sea kayaking in the Sea of Cortez with whale watching in Magdalena Bay, one of the major calving lagoons for gray whales. This is the ultimate Baja trip, combining one of the most incredible wildlife encounters on the planet (touching grey whales) - and sea kayaking through the magnificent beauty of Loreto ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Loreto
    • Enjoy whale watching session
    • Enjoy Kayaking in the Sea of Cortez

What's this trip about?

    Our most popular wildlife adventure in Baja combines sea kayaking in the Sea of Cortez with whale watching in Magdalena Bay, one of the major calving lagoons for gray whales. This is the ultimate Baja trip, combining one of the most incredible wildlife encounters on the planet (touching grey whales) - and sea kayaking through the magnificent beauty of Loreto Bay National Marine Park in the Sea of Cortez.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range9 to 12 years
Flights and transport
Start CityLoreto
End CityLoreto

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks
  • Scuba Diving
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Snorkeling
  • Whale Watching
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Full services of our Adventure Consultants
    • Professional naturalist and bi-lingual guides
    • All meals and beverages as indicated on the itinerary
    • Hotel before and after the tour (and between activities when dictated by the itinerary)
    • All transportation while on tour
    • All kayaking, camping and snorkeling equipment
    • Whale watching sessions by Panga
    • Panga supported kayaking tour
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive in Loreto

Accommodation: La Mision Hotel

Upon your arrival in Loreto take a quick cab ride to the tour hotel and check into your pre-assigned room (included in trip cost).  Spend your afternoon exploring the beautiful town of Loreto.  You can tour the historic Mission lo...

Day 2:

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

At 7:30am SHARP a van will arrive to transport you two hours to Puerto Lopez Mateos, Magdalena Bay on the Pacific Coast.  Here you will have your first whale watching session as you take a federally-licensed skiff from Puerto Lopez Mateo...

Day 3:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Arise to the sounds of birds chirping and waves lapping the shore as coffe and tea are prepared to great you and the morning sun. Feel free to stroll along the beach, sip your coffee, and watch the whales as your guides prepar...

Day 4: Return to Loreto

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: La Mision Hotel

You will enjoy one final two hour whale watching session after breakfast in the morning before returning to Puerto Lopez Mateo by skiff.  Take a few minutes when returning to Puerto Lopez Mateo to...

Day 5: Time to go Kayaking

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Please eat breakfast and be packed by the meeting time, where you will be shuttled to the kayak put-in site. After loading the boats, your guides will teach you the basics of paddling and thoroughly review safety procedures. The group wo...

Day 6

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

With the smell of coffee and hearty breakfast wafting through the air as you arise in the morning to get ready for a day of paddling.  While paddling you will explore the scenic cliffs and coves of Isla Danzante and Isla Carme...

Day 7: Return to Loreto

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodation: La Mision Hotel

After a final breakfast, you will paddle to the take-out site and unpack your kayak while the guides prepare lunch. A van will return you to the hotel mid-afternoon to relax and clean up.  In the ...

Day 8: Departure

There are no scheduled activites today so you may depart Loreto at any time. 

Have some extra time? Add a day tour extension to lovely La Paz, Loreto or San Ignacio.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,995
Price per day$249
Single supplement (single occupancy)$175
Last Updated: 10/23/2019

We will do our best to adhere to the itineraries and trip descriptions listed on our website. However, tour itineraries or sub contractors (such as taxi, cruise boats or hotels) may change slightly due to reasons beyond our control including but not limited to Acts of God, wind, waves, inclement weather or other. We always welcome you to call us to clarify any item - often this is the best way to fully clarify expectations - call us collect or on our toll-free number. You will be sent pre-trip email with latest details within a month of your tour - it is your responsibility to check in with us prior to your trip to see if you have all the information you need. We will always do our best to provide you with the best possible tour and to fully meet your expectations to the best of our ability.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with ROW Sea Kayak Adventures.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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ROW Sea Kayak Adventures Reviews & Ratings

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Fiestyitaliangal

Aug 2018

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6 day Row Sea Kayak Adventures

Beyond my expectations with an abundance of wildlife, professional, knowledgeable and friendly guides, amazing food, spectacular scenery and clean stand-up tents tha...

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Soo

Aug 2018

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Amazing water adventure

From guides, meals and travelling companions, everything was fantastic. Mother Nature was at her best too. Weather was perfect. We encountered too many whales to cou...

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Karen

Mar 2020

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one of the best things we had ever done

When my partner and I went on a whale watching trip with Sea Kayak Adventures five years ago, we concluded that it was one of the best things we had ever done - espe...

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Jacquie

Feb 2020

ROW Sea Kayak Adventures Company Reviewsby ROW Sea Kayak Adventures

This was a very magical trip!

This was a very magical trip! Sherman, Edgar, Amaranta, and Monica were so passionate about the whales, birds, flora, and kayaking it was contagious. We so enjoyed s...

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Barbara

Feb 2020

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had an amazing time

I was recently on a trip with your company from Mag Bay on the Gray Whale tour 2/10-2/15 and had an amazing time. I was on this trip with my 9 year old granddaughter...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare
    • Transportation to and from the airport
    • $25 National Parks & Biosphere Reserves access fees required by itinerary
    • Gratuities
    • Items of a personal nature

Accommodation

La Mision Hotel

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Meals Included

4 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
9 to 12 years
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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