San Ignacio Whale Watching

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Legendary San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja is one of our two locations for one of life’s most soul-stirring experiences.  For reasons that no one understands, a select number of Pacific gray whales enjoy contact with people, and on these whale-watching tours you will get up close and personal with these gigantic animals. San Ignacio whale watching is not to b...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Loreto
    • Visit the old mining town of Santa Rosalia
    • Enjoy whale watching session in San Ignacio Lagoon

What's this trip about?

    Legendary San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja is one of our two locations for one of life’s most soul-stirring experiences.  For reasons that no one understands, a select number of Pacific gray whales enjoy contact with people, and on these whale-watching tours you will get up close and personal with these gigantic animals. San Ignacio whale watching is not to be missed and our camp, set on the edge of the water, is an ideal base of exploration.  We head out twice each day to observe, discuss and get close to these gentle creatures that dwarf the motor skiffs (pangas) aboard which we travel.  After each excursion we return to our camp to relax, enjoy a meal and after dinner, watch the sunset over this large Pacific lagoon. Our camp has a large dining dome and comfortable stand-up tents with cots.  For those wishing a bit more creature comfort we also offer accommodations in rooms on the same property, with double beds and indoor plumbing.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range8 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityLoreto
End CityLoreto

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • 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 camping equipment
    • All National Parks & Biosphere Reserve access fees required by itinerary
    • Whale watching sessions by Panga
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to Loreto in Baja!

Accommodations: La Mision Hotel

We offer whale watching tours at San Ignacio Lagoon as a stand-alone experience with transportation to and from Loreto (about five hours south), or in combination with our sea kayaking tours in Loreto.  You can combine a 5-day se...

Day 2: Drive from Loreto to San Ignacio Lagoon

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Whale Camp at San Ignacio

Today is a fabulous day of discovery!  We rise and shine early then begin our drive north along the coast, and then west across the desert to the Pacific Ocean.  This is the per...

Day 3: Whale Watching Galore!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Whale Camp at San Ignacio

It is hard to capture in words the powerful experience of an intimate whale encounter.  To be close to these powerful, yet gentle animals, is the dream of many, and our whale wa...

Day 4: San Ignacio back to Loreto

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodations: La Mision Loreto

Awake and say goodbye to San Ignacio Lagoon.  We have a morning whale watching session before we catch our van transport and return to Loreto where some may be continuing to our Islands of Loreto Bay Kayaking Tour, or concluding their adventures in Baja.

Day 5: Depart Home or Extend Your Trip

Return to the Loreto Aiport to catch your return flight home.  Or, you may want to extend your trip with a kayaking tour around the islands of Loreto!

Whale Watching in San Ignacio Bay

As the whales migrate north to arctic waters, we also move our whale ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,490
Price per day$298
Single supplement (single occupancy)$120
Last Updated: 10/23/2019

Prices are based on US dollars:

4-7 guests: $1640 

8- 14 guests: $1490

1-2 guests: add $400/per person surcharge

3 guests: add $250/per person surcharge

Single Supplement: If you are a solo traveler and wish to have your own hotel room in Loreto (or if we are unable to pair you up with another solo traveler), an additional single supplement of $120 USD is required.  Solo travelers will typically have their own tent at whale camp, at no additional cost.  However, we are unable to guarantee individual tents at whale camp due to limited tent capacity.  If you are asked to share a tent at our whale camp, rest assured that tents are very spacious, full-height canvas wall tents, with two cots and plenty of room to stand and maneuver around your tent-mate without difficulty.

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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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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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

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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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Accommodation

Transportation from Loreto

You, the guest, have more flexibility when flying into Loreto. First, there are simply more flights and it's more affordable. Second, it's a great location to extend your vacation experience by either kayaking, snorkeling or any other activity Baja has to offer. Although we don't fly directly into San Ignacio, our guests have found that the cost and flexibility of not having to fly to Tijuana, the flexibility of exploring more parts of Baja in Loreto, the flexibility of more flight options into Loreto, and the flexibility to extend your Baja vacation far outweigh the 4 hour drive across the beautiful Baja region.

Cancellation policy

All cancellations must be received in writing. All monies are non-refundable 75 days or less prior to trip departure. You are welcome to find a suitable replacement for yourself, who would then reimburse you, and send us their own reservation, health and assumption of risk forms well in advance of the trip. Please strongly consider purchasing travel insurance upon booking as every year someone regrets not doing so.  PLEASE NOTE:  DEPOSITS ARE NEVER REFUNDABLE.

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Meals Included

5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
8 years and up
Optional Activities
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Trip ID
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