Typically pregnant mothers arrive first, followed by females who will soon mate. In the weeks in the whales will venture as far south as cabo pulmo and cabo san lucas to winter, before turning around and heading north again to summer in arctic waters some of the pacific bays and lagoons of baja california sur are. Baja california has protected lagoons calm waters, protected from killer whales, so it is a relatively. Baja whale watching gray whales in baja california. The first official day of the season is december 15.
Baja airventures tours and ecolodge understands that there is a lot of uncertainty around your travel planning right. The average weight is arround 15 tons the name whale shark comes from its size, being as large as some species of whales. She provides a really positive experience, along with everything you need eco sunscreen. We provide the ultimate in glamping on the shores of magdalena bay during prime gray whale season from late january through midmarch. This behavior was first reported in 1976 from san ignacio lagoon and has grown each year.
From our tented camp,we went out twice a day to the whale watching zone of san ignacio lagoon most of the lagoon is protected for the whales and therefore offlimits to boats. Based on decades of respectful wildlife ecotourism. Observe one of the most miraculous natural phenomena on the planet. Personal encounter with grey whales in baja youtube. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. Visit our baja mexico kayak map page to view or print a larger version of this baja whalewatching tour map. Experience the gray whale up close while settling into the luxury accommodations of our beautiful bayside beach camp nestled in the dunes. After our whale shark and sea lion swims, yann and manolo escorted us to a semiprivate white sand beach and served up a fresh, authentic and delicious lunch as we overlooked the turquoise sea of cortez waters. To download the full whaleplanner as a graphic, please just click this link and save the graphic on the next page. A magical and close encounter with friendly mom and playful 2 month old gray whales in baja, mexico. The mood is festive in this hamlet at the midpoint of mexicos baja california peninsula because today is a day the town looks forward to all year longthe opening of abalone season. The gray whale lagoons of baja california offer the best possibility for this opportunity of anywhere in the world. Interestingly enough, here on the oregon coast, we also see the whales as the head north during their annual migration, then as.
Indepth, upclose encounterson six separate smallgroup skiff excursions, witness the spring finale of the gray whales annual migration from alaska to baja. Vizcaino desert discoverieswith two naturalist expedition leaders, explore. A remote beachfront eco campovernight in solitude in private whale cabanas at our camp on the shore of san ignacio lagoon, far removed from any other visitors. San ignacio is the middle of the three gray whale watching lagoons on bajas pacific coast. During friendly encounters, a gray whale approaches a whale watching skiff, eyes the passengers, and may come alongside and surface so that the tourists can touch or sometimes even kiss the. Tuition applies to age at the time of travel and children must be 7 years or older and traveling with parent or guardian. Every spring, hundreds of them return to traditional birthing and. Combination gray whale and blue whale trips each combination trip is unique with specific start and end points that vary with the itinerary date. Get inspired whale watching baja whale watching tours.
Gray whale season in baja was a huge success wildcoast. Limited to 18 travelers a very important feature of our whalewatching tours is the limited group size, as whale encounters are best experienced with fewer travelers for a more intimate nature experience. If youre here just for the sea kayaking, the best time to visit baja is the end of octearly dec, as well as marapr, as the wind drops and the sea of cortez is clear and calm. Arrive in cabo and transfer to todos santos 90 minute drive. Whale watching san diego style we love whales and have driven deep into mexico twice to the unesco world heritage site of the whale diy baja california road trip. Between december and april one of the most spectacular natural shows takes place. Know season and schedule for baja whale watching tours and. Although we can organise half and fullday experiences from cabo, this signature eightday expedition delves deeper into the islandlike peninsula of baja sur for incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking desert scenery, crumbling spanish missions, culinary exploration and a unique interaction with. Please scroll down for available trips and to book your trip. For more information on whales and whale watching in baja, please contact. It offers charter flights directly from san diego to san ignacio and fiveday, allinclusive packages, including accommodations at the camps. Baja discovery san ignacio 2020 all you need to know.
Playing with whales in guerrero negro, baja, mexico baja. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel. The first months of the year gray whales and humpback whales come close to shore on their annual migration from the cold alaska waters to the warm lagoons at the center of. The weather during the whale watching season late january through early march tends to be cool with a chance of wind and some rain. Killer whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours. Introduction to the best of baja with whale watching. This great whales of baja expedition is the ultimate land and sea whale watching experience. We also have grays, humpback, fin, minke and pilots, bryan jauregui tells travel agent. A gray whale spyhops in the waters of san ignacio lagoon, baja, mexico. North pacific right whale eubalaena glacialis aquatic mammal. Spend indepth time with giant gray whales that migrate to the warm waters of bajas pacific lagoons each winterin the worlds best place to see them up close. Gray whales in cabo san lucas whale watch cabo tours.
Witness the gray whale migration, one of natures most phenomenal events, and see these gentle giants upclose in the heart of their breeding grounds. Orcas are infrequent visitors to cabo san lucas, we typically see orcas in cabo san lucas 4 or 5 times in the season. Live the adventure with ensenadas best whale excursions. We have the blue whale, the largest mammal on earth. Ok, i have europe on my big trip planning list celebrating the high schoolers graduating, but now it looks like whale watching in baja needs to be high on my list. Gray whales migrate every year from the cold waters around alaska where they spend the summer to the warmer waters of baja california in winter once in the mexican peninsula, around the last week of december, the gray whales begin to be in sight between todos santos islands and the ensenada bay on their way south the whale migration season runs from november to february. The humpback gets its name from its distinctive body shape. The alaskan arctic has large amounts of food amphipods for gray whales. Visit our baja mexico kayak map page to view or print a larger version of this baja whale watching tour map. Todos santos whale watching baja california, mexico. Whale watching season begins in baja california travel agent.
In late december the first gray whales begin to arrive in the baja, mexico. The whaleplanner december a whale watching infographic. Each season from december 15 to april 15, enjoy the sightings of the magnificent gray whale migration on a journey from the cold northern seas of alaska to the warm lagoons located at the center of the peninsula of baja california. It has a bulky head with bumpy knots tubercles and long pectoral fins. Every year, thousands of gray whales travel between mexico and alaska, one of the longest known maritime migrations. Then they go on their long journey to feed in the rich feeding grounds of the north. February is peak month for both grey whales and visitors, and whale watching trips take place in magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon. For most people, being close to a massive friendly whale with a gentle disposition is one of the greatest thrills in the animal world. Gray whales typically mate in small nonmonogamous groups. Your hotel is situated in the heart of the city, beside one of baja californias most picturesque squares. Called friendlies by whale watching tourists, many whales now seek human contact in the baja lagoons.
Whales can be seen all around the middle peninsula of baja california sur. The orcas we encounter on cabo san lucas whale watching tours are individuals from the eastern tropical pacific population that is known to travel between the baja and sea of cortez down to costa rica. Whale watching mexico mexico ecotourism natural habitat. But in reality there are not related to whales, they belong to the shark. Lodging for the popular best of bajas whales, dolphins and sea lions includes a bed and breakfast stay on the pacific ocean, as well as time spent at our famous las animas ecolodge, where you can experience sea lions, dolphins, and more whales. Baja adventure travel, baja whale shark, baja whale. As we begin to approach high season in cabo all sorts of interesting things start happening. From december to marchapril they mate and give birth in the warm and shallow waters off the baja california, mexico. Baja discovery is a leading ecotourism company providing natural history trips and tours in baja california mexico, including gray whale watching at san ignacio lagoon, sea kayaking, pack trips to visit cave paintings, and custom tours and treks for birding and botany. Baja california whale watching, mexico ultimate travel co. Best time to visit baja california responsible travel. Some of the mother whales bring their young to local boats called pangas to interact with humans. Mothers nudge their daysold babies up to the boats, they rub against the hulls, and in some cases even come close enough to be patted on the nose.
Whale season is getting underway in the mexican pacific, and baja california sur bcs is the place to be. Download scientific diagram study area around the baja california. Our 9day midwinter kayaking adventure in the sea of cortez with whale watching in magdalena bay, offers the experience of a lifetime for kayakers, bird and wildlife lovers, whale watching enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. Study area around the baja california peninsula where blue whales. The large concentration of gray whales that reside here each winter are extremely friendly, and regularly approach our small whale watching. Whale shark facts the whale shark is the largest fish on the planet, reaching lengths of arround 18 to 40 feet 5. The whale watching season officially starts on 15 th december with february being the peak month for sighting whales. A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over a dozen different whales, including curious gray whales of laguna san ignacio and earths largest inhabitants, blue whales. Close encounters with bajas gray whales oceanic society. Each year gray whales travel over 10,000 miles round trip between their nursery lagoons in baja california sur, mexico, to their feeding grounds in the arctic. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. Gray whale mating is usually seen only within the bajas bays and lagoons. But the highlight of your journey to loreto is undoubtedly your grey whale watching tour in magdalena bay, followed by a journey through las dunas to see the variety of bird species that inhabit the area.
Sergios whale watching ensenada baja california norte. Explore the best of both baja, mexico coasts on an oars baja sea kayaking and whale watching adventure. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. Each year the grey whales arrive in mexico from the bering sea to breed and give birth. In this baja, the gray whales come to you photography. Gray whales on the move teacher handout 1 answers to gray whale migration questions 1.
There are more cetacean species to be found in these waters than anywhere else. Grey whale watching in baja is one of the worlds most intimate wildlife encounters. On 20 february 1996, during an aerial survey along the baja california peninsula, we observed a single right whale eubalaena glacialis at 2302n. Baja californias recipe for saving fishing communities. Find out the 6 best places to see whales in baja california. Like the gray whale, the humpback is a baleen filter feeder whale that grows to about 12 to 16 meters 39 to 52 feet. Introduction to the best of baja with whale watching come with us to pet the whales, surf the waves, kayak the seas, hike the cliffs, swim with the sea lions, walk the dunes, make margaritas, and toast the stars some of the most magnificent adventures baja has to offer. Gray whale watching season begins in early december and moves along the pacific coast of the baja peninsula and ends in early april as the whale return north. Perhaps one of the most exciting things is the official dates for this seasons whale watching. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. Spyhopping, where the animal vertically pokes its head out of the water, is a. Whales and dolphins you may see on our 12day searcher natural history tour. The opportunities for whale encounters here are truly exceptional. I left the pacific ocean to go to the sea of cortez in search of the largest animal in the world.
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