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Baja Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching
10 or 11 Days
Trip Highlights
- Sea Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island in the Sea of Cortez
- Baja whale watching in Magdalena Bay
- See birds, dolphins, Manta Rays, sharks & sea turtles
- Pacific gray whales migrate from the Arctic to Baja
- Explore dunes & coastline, birdwatch, sea kayak in mangrove estuaries
Departure Dates
2013: January 26; February 2, 9, 15, 16, 22
2014: January 26; February 1, 8, 15, 22
Price
2013: $1400*
2014: $1500*
Deposit: $500
Single Supplement: $195 hotel and tent, $75 tent only
Additional costs:
Sleep Kit/Tent: $20/Included
*Based on double occupancy
River Rating  | Minimum Age |
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| 5 Yrs |
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PrintBaja Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching in Mexico: Overview
Explore the best of both Baja, Mexico coasts on an O.A.R.S. sea kayaking and whale watching adventure. Our 10-day mid-winter adventure, Sea Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island in the Sea of Cortez and Whale Watching in Magdalena Bay, offers the experience of a lifetime for avid kayakers, bird and wildlife lovers, whale watching enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.
Each year Pacific gray whales migrate from the Bering Sea and Chukchi Sea in Northern Alaska to the breeding grounds of Baja, Mexico’s western shore, traveling up to 12,000 miles each year. This yearly round trip makes the Gray whale migration the longest annual migration of any mammal.
A portion of our Baja sea kayaking vacation involves exploring the exotic Island of Espiritu Santo in the Sea of Cortez. Guided sea kayak excursions from 1½-4 hours are offered daily along the coast and to outlying areas. The whale watching portion of this O.A.R.S. adventure begins in Magdalena Bay. We stay in safari-style beach camps and enjoy evening educational lectures, slide shows and dining under the stars. We head into Magdalena Bay each day via a motorized skiff (skillfully and sensitively operated by local guides) where we can experience Pacific gray whales in close proximity. Our days also include exploring dunes and the Baja coastline, birdwatching, sea kayaking in mangrove estuaries, playing volleyball or simply enjoying a good book in the warm Baja sun.
Baja Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching: Itinerary at a Glance
- Fly to La Paz, Mexico. Transfer to your hotel
- Transfer by boat to Espiritu Santo Island. After a hearty lunch, partake in a sea kayak orientation and brief paddle. Relax and explore camp
- Spend 2 days kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, fishing and relaxing. Guided kayak excursions are offered daily along coast and to outlying islands. Camp is in a large protected bay, allowing additional kayaking time to explore the area. Additional guided activities include skiff excursions to nearby snorkeling areas, including a sea lion rookery. Hike and fish for sea bass and red snapper
- Return to La Paz and indulge in a hot shower, dinner and overnight in your hotel
- Transfer to Magdalena Bay to whale camp. Take motorized skiffs into the bay and spend up to 2-4 hours per day observing the magnificent gray whales. Other activities include bird watching and hiking. Each evening, knowledgeable naturalists present slide shows on gray whale behavior and natural history
- After a morning spent whale watching, transfer to your La Paz hotel. Enjoy the afternoon on your own: explore historic museums or shop for authentic Mexican arts and crafts. Enjoy a farewell dinner with group
- Transfer to La Paz airport
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“Our guides did a good job. The food was good and the whale watching was everything and more than we enticipated.”
Jim Ewing ~ North Canton, OH
“It was a wonderful trip. It was very well organized, lots of things to do and simply beautiful.”
Amy Zanzig ~ Missoula, MT
“I thought the structure of the trip was very good between Sea of Cortez & Bahia Magdelena. The tour company was very well organized, providing excellent accomodations, food, naturalist guides and crew. It was exceptional fun to see the wildlife up close.”
Jeanne Eisele ~ Madison, NJ
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Local Weather & Current Conditions
| Average Temperatures | ||
| Month | High | Low |
| January | 80° | 50° |
| February | 85° | 65° |
| March | 75° | 58° |
| April | 80° | 63° |
| May | 80° | 63° |
| October | 90° | 80° |
| November | 80° | 70° |
| December | 80° | 70° |
| Water Temperatures | ||
| Seasonal Average: 60° - 75° | ||
