The Whale Extravaganza

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Attention whale lovers! ROW Sea Kayak Adventures has a new trip just for you.This non-kayaking panorama of Baja whales takes you from the sheltered calving lagoons of the California gray whale on the Pacific side of the peninsula to the russet mountains and turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, home to the exquisite blue whale. Spend 4-days at our exclusive ...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Enjoy this non-kayaking itinerary is Baja whale watching at its best, and perfect for youth 6+ or adventurers who prefer not to paddle.
    • Explore 8-day itinerary includes 4 days at our very special, safari-style gray whale basecamps in the heart of Magdalena Bay.
    • See the whales in these lagoons have become "friendly" with boat operators and tour guests, and so babies will often come right over to see the people looking at them.
    • Our basecamp is located on the mouth of Magdalena Bay's exit to the sea, and gray whales like to hang out in these deep waters. Consequently, we are privileged to see whales right off shore from our campsite quite regularly. This greatly increases the "whale time" for our guests, as whale watching by boat is regulated by time and duration for all companies.
    • When you've had your fill of looking eye-to-eye with charming whale babies, we'll cross to the other side of the peninsula in the Sea of Cortez for two day tours exploring the waters of Loreto Bay National Marine Park in search of the largest animal on Earth: the blue whale.
    • These whales are normally deep-ocean creatures, so this part of the Sea of Cortez offers a rare opportunity to find them near shore. Most human beings never have a chance to encounter them!

What's this trip about?

    Attention whale lovers! ROW Sea Kayak Adventures has a new trip just for you.This non-kayaking panorama of Baja whales takes you from the sheltered calving lagoons of the California gray whale on the Pacific side of the peninsula to the russet mountains and turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, home to the exquisite blue whale. Spend 4-days at our exclusive gray whale basecamp, followed by 2 day trips on the Sea of Cortez in the waters of the great blue and fin whales. (if you are looking for our 5 or 6 day whale watching base camp tours, go here)

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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
  • Birding
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

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
    • Camping equipment
    • Whale watching sessions by Panga
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive in Loreto

Accommodations: 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).  You are free to spend your afternoon exploring lovely Loreto.  Tour the historic Mission located ...

Day 2 – 3: Blue & Fin Whale Watching Day Tour

Meals: Lunch

Accommodations: La Mision Hotel Hacienda Suites

After an early breakfast on your own, you will meet early at the Loreto Marina to prepare for a fun, thrill-of-a-lifetime day on Sea of Cortez watching blue whales cruise the waters of Loreto B...

Day 4: Whale Watching in Magdalena Bay

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Meet in the morning at the tour hotel, where your group will be picked up in a large, air-conditioned van. You will be transported across the peninsula to the Pacific coast and the tiny, seaside town of Puerto Lopez Mateos on Magdalena B...

Day 5-6: Whale Watching in Magdalena Bay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The finest Baja whale watching is combined with hiking sand dunes, combing beaches, building castles, watching birds, spotting dolphins on the ocean, or relaxing to the sounds of breathing whales offshore. Twice a day you will...

Day 7: Return to Loreto

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Accommodations: La Mision Hotel

After waking up once last time to baby whales splashing off shore, a hearty breakfast will start the day right for your last whale watching session in Magdalena Bay. You will return via skiff to ...

Day 8

A final breakfast and perhaps some shopping time in town will precede your trip back home. Have a smooth flight, and be sure to send us pictures of your Baja whale watching adventure!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,895
Price per day$237
Single supplement (single occupancy)$240
Last Updated: 10/23/2019

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 $240 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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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare
    • Transportation to and from the airport
    • $25 National Park fee
    • Gratuities
    • Items of a personal nature

Accommodation

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

3 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
8 years and up
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