Gray Whales, Cowboys and Abandoned Mines

DATE: Feb 19 - Feb 22, 2023 | 4 day hotel pkg. - Hotel based with day trips on land and sea

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Multiple dates:
Feb. 19 – 22 – La Paz Carnaval 2023 – 2 spots left
Feb. 22 – 25 – Presidents Day Week – 2 spots left
4 days/3 night stay at the Hotel Catedral in La Paz
Welcome to the Baja Dinner
Gray Whales and Birdwatching
Visit the Baja Vaquero Cowboy Museum
Explore a mining tunnel and visit a mining museum chocked full of amazing facts and stories
Ground and airport transfers, Cabo International (SJD) or La Paz International (LAP), pick up/drop off along the Cabo corridor to La Paz

Recommended Add-Ons

Espiritu Santo Island Snorkel Adventure

Information:

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Espiritu Santo and La Partida, two of the most stunning islands in the Sea of Cortez. Dive into crystal-clear blue waters, rich with vibrant marine life—truly a snorkeler's dream! From September to May, don't miss the highlight of the tour: the unique opportunity to swim alongside playful sea lions. Discover a captivating micro-ecosystem bursting with diverse birds, lively fish, radiant coral, and more. During your adventure, you may even spot whales, dolphins, and mobula rays. Your journey begins with a scenic walk along the Malecon to our office, where our team will ensure you have a properly fitted life jacket, snorkel, mask, and wetsuit. We’ll also provide delicious lunch, refreshing beverages, and tasty snacks to energize you. Crew gratuity is not included. To fully enjoy this experience, it is highly recommended guests have a knowledge of water safety skills and swimming abilities. We do require all guests to sign a standard industry waiver before setting off on this unforgettable adventure. Join us for a day you won't forget!

Cost: $120 per person
Duration: approx. 7 hrs
Season: Year round – weather permitting. From June 1 - August 31, snorkeling with the sea lions is not allowed at Los Islotes as the females are pupping.

Snorkel with Whale Sharks

Information: Experience the breathtaking Bay of La Paz, one of the world's premier feeding grounds for juvenile whale sharks! As the largest fish on the planet, whale sharks are often spotted feeding at the surface, offering a unique opportunity for snorkelers to glide alongside these gentle giants. Their docile nature and stunning appearance create an unforgettable experience that you won’t want to miss. Join our professional, bilingual guide who will accompany you in the water, ensuring your safety while enhancing your adventure with expert insights. Your journey begins with a scenic walk along the Malecon to our office, where you'll be fitted with a life jacket, snorkel, mask, and wetsuit. We also provide refreshing beverages and light snacks to keep you energized. Your journey begins with a scenic walk along the Malecon to our office, where our team will ensure you have a properly fitted life jacket, snorkel, mask, and wetsuit. We’ll also provide delicious lunch, refreshing beverages, and tasty snacks to energize you. Please note that crew gratuity is not included. To fully enjoy this experience, it is highly recommended guests have a knowledge of water safety skills and swimming abilities. We do require all guests to sign a standard industry waiver before setting off on this unforgettable adventure. Join us for a day you won't forget! Tours are available daily at 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 12:30 PM. Secure your spot now for an extraordinary encounter with nature!

Cost: $120 per person
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Season: Oct. 15 - Apr. 30 - dependent on number of whale sharks in the area.

$895 USD

Available Spots : 4

Air and Travel Insurance NOT included.

We highly recommend guests purchase travel
insurance to protect their vacation investment.
We cannot be held responsible for situations
beyond our control.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement add $100 – limited space
Meet in La Paz receive $100 pp discount

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TRIP REVIEWS:

Review posted by Deborah C – March

Amazing trip, 5 Stars

I have been to many amazing destinations but this trip really was fantastic. The variety of marine life and the way we were able to interact with the marine mammals was so rewarding. Our two naturists were extremely knowledgeable about the sea, wind and animals, this enabled us to see not only the wildlife expected at this time of year but also two blue whales. Highlights of this trip was seeing grey whales, blue whales, fin whales, minke whales, humpback whales, sea lions, whale sharks, mobula rays, too many birds to mention and lots and lots of cactuses. We snorkelled with whale sharks and sea lions, went rock pooling, beach combing, kayaking and drank lots of cocktails.

What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

So difficult to say, both snorkelling with the whales sharks and with the sea lions was amazing but seeing the blue whales was too (and the humpback whales). Lela explained that we would have a better experience with the grey whales at Porto Chale instead of Magdelena bay as there were quite a lot of boats in the bay. This was the right decision as were were the only boats and were surrounded by 40-50 whales.

What did you think of your group leader?

Lela is just a lovely, knowledgeable, caring, compassionate person who did everything possible to educate the group and make sure each and everyone of us had a great trip.

Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

My only advice would be to make sure you don’t take the flight (which in this case was the group flight) which has a 6 hour 40 minute layover in Mexico City. Two flights to San Jose Cabo departed before ours and we would have had more than enough time to catch either of them.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

If you love marine life, birds, beautiful scenery and great cocktails then you will love this trip.