Take an incredible adventure to the Baja Peninsula of Mexico, where you’ll stay in a luxury tented camp in San Ignacio Lagoon. Every year the Grey Whales arrive on their migratory path to these shallow waters, which are the perfect spot to rear their newborn calves.
This makes it the best place to observe these whales, usually very reclusive when in the open waters, it is a rare opportunity to see them up close. The whales in this ‘nursery lagoon’ have been known to approach the small boats called ‘pangas,’ these encounters are entirely on the whale’s terms. During your stay you’ll have the chance to visit the lagoon twice a day for this phenomenal whale watching experience. There’s also time to take in your stunning surrounds paddleboarding or kayaking in the mangroves, hiking, mountain biking and bird watching, as you explore the sandy shoals, and endemic foliage with the surrounding desert beyond.
Why book this trip
Observe grey whales up close as they approach small boats in the sheltered lagoon where they give birth.
Stay in a fully serviced luxury tented camp with fine linens, ensuite bathrooms, and heating, designed for comfort in all weather.
Unwind with fireside cocktails and insightful talks from Marine Biologists.
Explore the surroundings with birdwatching, guided hikes, or mountain biking.
When conditions allow, paddle through the mangroves by kayak or paddleboard for a different perspective on this unique ecosystem.
Arrive Los Cabos - Cabo San Lucas
We recommend you add a pre-night in Cabo San Lucas to ensure you arrive in plenty of time for your voyage. Take a taxi to Cabo San Lucas (there is an official taxi rank just outside the airport.) We can recommend the best hotels for your stay, depending on whether you’re looking for a beach resort or something close to the Marina. Enjoy a nights’ rest ready to start your adventures the next day.
Overnight: Ask your Destination Specialist for Recommendations
Wildlife
Grey Whales
Grey whale encounters offer an unforgettable opportunity to witness one of the most remarkable migrations in the animal kingdom
This morning after breakfast make your way to the SeeCreatures office in Cabo for your 6.30am luxury coach to return to the airport for your flight to San Ignacio. After just under two hours in the air, you’ll land on the lagoon airstrip to be welcomed with warm apple cider and bubbles. You’ll be transferred to the camp for brunch and your welcome briefing. There will be the option of two whale watching encounters in the afternoon, or just relaxing in camp. Watch the sun set with a cocktail around the firepit before dinner and a presentation by one of the camp’s naturalists.
Overnight: San Ignacio Luxury Camp
Where you are
Baja California
Where the desert meets the sea, Baja California unfolds in a striking contrast of rugged landscapes and thriving marine life.
To ensure there is no negative impact on the whales there are allocated times for local operators to enter the lagoon – with a maximum of 90 minutes per encounter. The mothers and newborn calves stay in the time area until the babies are big enough to start their migration, they will often choose to approach the small boats (pangas). These interactions are entirely on the whales terms, so no two days at camp will ever be the same! After an early breakfast you’ll head out to the lagoon for one of two whale watching trips in the morning. Visit the grey whales again in the afternoon and enjoy a plethora of other activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, mountain biking, bird watching – all weather dependent. Enjoy fireside cocktails beneath the Mexican stars and evening presentations by Marine Biologists.
Enjoy a final early breakfast in camp for a final whale watching encounter (weather permitting.) You’ll be transferred back to the airport for your flight to Los Cabos arriving just after midday. Here you can meet your international flight home later that afternoon, or if you wish to extend your trip, ask your Destination Specialist what further adventures can be added on.
Your Accomodation
San Ignacio Luxury Camp
Situated on the shore of San Ignacio Lagoon in a stunning natural setting, perfectly located for visiting the area’s famous grey whales during calving season. Each spacious tent has an en-suite bathroom and a small living space to relax during the day. In the evening chat with fellow guests by the firepit and enjoy talks by the naturalist guides after an incredible meal.
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