Whales, Cave Paintings, Missions and Abandoned Mines

DATE:  Feb 26 - Mar 05, 2023  |  8 day hotel pkg. Hotel based with day trips on land and sea

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS::

• 4 days/3 night stay at the Hotel Catedral in La Paz
• 4 days/4 night stay at the Hotel La Misión in Loreto (ocean view balcony)
• Welcome to the Baja Dinner
• Gray whales and bird watching in Magdalena Bay (Pacific Ocean)
• Misions of Loreto and area
• Blue Whales of Loreto Bay National Park (Sea of Cortez)
• Hike and explore the desert terrain and ancient cave paintings
• East Cape – explore the amazing history of mining in Baja Sur

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Blue Whales, Cave Paintings and Missions

DATE:  Feb 27 - Mar 03, 2027  |  5 day hotel pkg. Hotel based with day trips on land and water

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS::

• 5 days/4 night stay at the Hotel La Misión in Loreto (ocean view balcony)
• Welcome to the Baja Dinner
• Missions of Loreto and area
• Blue Whales of Loreto Bay National Park (Sea of Cortez)
• Canyon hike exploring the desert terrain and wildlife (birdwatching)

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Hotel Catedral

Information: HOTEL CATEDRAL is a new concept of lodging that adapts to the needs of today's traveller. It is framed in the historic center of the city, surrounded by the main points of interest and next to the oldest church in La Paz, Cathedral of Our Lady of La Paz. With its sophisticated architecture in a contemporary modernist style, Hotel Catedral concentrates on each of the details to offer its guests a service of excellence and quality, both in the rooms and in its haute cuisine restaurant. The hotel, more than a lodging, is an invitation to a way of life based on elegance, comfort and relaxation.

Cost: $90 (single/double) per night

Transportation

Information: Our transportation service offers friendly and professionally trained staff fully licensed and experienced. The vans are up-to-date models including 14 passenger Toyota Hiace, 11 passenger Hyundai Starex and 10 passenger Econoline. Our vans are clean, full-size coaches with federal tourist plates, commercial insurance and all necessary permits for pick up/drop off at hotels and airports. Transfers are tracked through driver communications. Safety and comfort are our highest priority. Transfers operate between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. We do not transfer guests during non daylight hours due to hazards of livestock feeding along and crossing the highway in unfenced areas. As an alternative, Eco Baja Tours is a public shared airport shuttle from Cabo Airport (SJD) to downtown La Paz. It is much less expensive. The costs are approx. $35 USD one way / $70 roundtrip, per person. While I use the shuttle myself from time to time I have had problems and therefore hesitant of taking responsibility to book on guest's behalf. Overall rating of this service is 3.5 out of 5.

Copper Canyon by Train – multiday

Information: Travellers visit Copper Canyon for Mexico’s only passenger train that took 100 years to build. It traverses 87 tunnels and 37 bridges. It is an incredible feat of engineering. Arrive at one of the most breathtaking scenery's that is much grander than the Grand Canyon. It has a magic unto itself. You can feel it in the mountain air! Lots of options for hiking, exploring local culture, or just relaxing with a drink from your room with a view beyond words. Experience the mysterious life of the Raramuri indigenous people of the barefooted “Born to Run” fame. The Raramuri artisans offer their handcrafted weaved baskets, carved wooden figures and more. In Chihuahua enjoy the hospitality and local/regional culinary cuisine. From the Sea of Cortez to the skies of Copper Canyon this is truly an adventure of a lifetime!

Cost: $1695 per person / single supplement $200
Duration: 5 days
Season: year round
Contact: For more information please contact: davehensleigh@gmail.com or phone: 1 217 369 9897
Website page: Authentic Mexico Travel – Copper Canyon

Monarch Butterflies – multiday

Information: Experience millions of monarch butterflies at their winter home in central Mexico…a must for every bucket list. As the sun warms, the sky fills with orange and the air is filled with a gentle fluttering sound as they alight from the towering fir trees. A miracle!

• Viewing season is Dec. – early Mar. Prime time is Feb. 15-Mar. 5
• Weather is cool/cold nights and warmish days with possible rain•
• Each group travels with an English speaking expert local guide
• Hotels & lodges are basic, local & private rooms with bath/hot water
• Rigor level is moderate—hiking & elevation involved, horses available
• Each trip is unique with options to include local art, ruins, food, etc

Cost: $1495 per person / single supplement add $200
Duration: 5 days
Season: Feb/Mar.
Contact: For more information please contact: davehensleigh@gmail.com or phone: 1 217 369 9897
Website page: Authentic Mexico Travel – Monarch Butterflies