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BLUE WHALES OF LORETO~GRAY WHALE LAGOONS & SEA OF CORTEZ KAYAK/SNORKEL
THE ULTIMATE BAJA ADVENTURE
A Fully Catered Journey From Desert to Sea beginning in Loreto and ending in La Paz
(6 nights Luxury Camping+ 5 Nights Hotel)
February 13th-24th, 2027
12-14 guest: $3695 9-11 guest: $3995
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A close encounter at our whale camp, 2018
Welcome to Our Adventure in Baja!
I am pleased to welcome you to a fantastic adventure exploring the wonders and wildlife of the Baja Peninsula Sur, from Desert to Sea!
In 2027, We are extremely excited to offer what we believe is the ultimate combination of activities that Baja has to offer. The 12 day itinerary will provide a detailed account of our travels.
In the early dawn of Blue Water Ventures, I led several trips through the rugged peninsula of Baja. One of the most profound experiences of my life occurred while eye to eye with a California Gray Whale in a remote breeding lagoon of Baja. I am very excited to share such experiences with you as we explore Baja’s rich and varied wildlife together.
Our adventure will begin at the Oasis Hotel in Loreto where we hope to see the largest animal to ever roam earth, the majestic Blue Whale. We plan to spend two nights in the quaint coastal town of Loreto allowing us time to explore this beautiful region of the Sea of Cortez. From Loreto, we will travel a few hours to our California gray whale base camp in Lopez Mateos, in the northern region of Magdalena Bay. Located on Baja’s Pacific Coast we will spend three nights/four days whale watching and glamping, some nights listening to the sound of whales from our luxury camp. From whale camp, we then journey to La Paz and offer a lay over day with the option to snorkel among our planet’s largest fish, the whale shark. In La Paz, we will enjoy two restful nights at our cosy hotel not far from the water’s edge. We then plan to spend three nights/four days at our fully catered luxury campsite at Espiritu Santo Island in the Sea of Cortez.
In previous years, Loreto was offered only as an extension for close to $900. By adding Loreto into the program, we were able to provide a day with the Blue Whales at a more affordable price and greatly reduce the amount of driving from one destination to the next.
Sunrise from Our Hotel in Loreto
Hotel accommodations are included on Day One, Day Two, Day Six, Day Seven and Day Eleven. All meals are provided throughout the itinerary.
We are very excited to begin our program in Loreto. We plan to spend our first day together exploring Loreto National Marine Park in this ruggedly beautiful region of Baja. In mid February, our chances are excellent to view a variety of whale species. Blue, Humpback and Fin whales are listed as frequent visitors to this biologically rich marine region of Baja. Traveling by small ponga boats, we will look for the largest species on earth to ever live.
Over the years during our hotel based program in Loreto, we have had close encounters with large baleen whale species and several species of dolphins. However, we are always prepared for Plan B if sea conditions are not favorable. We can offer a guided interpretation of the historic San Javier Mission nestled in the dramatic Sierra de la Giganta Mountain range above Loreto. With this option, we include a leisurely hike learning about the indigenous cultures of the region and their medicinal use of the desert flora.
For centuries, California Gray Whales have traveled 10,000 miles round trip between their summer feeding grounds in Alaska and their winter breeding/calving grounds in the Pacific lagoons of Baja. Traveling in small skiffs into The lagoon of Lopez Mateos, we will wait for the whales to approach us. Naturalist-led beach hikes and kayaking excursions through the mangroves within the lagoon will also be offered.
Well known as a nursery and mating zone for Gray Whales, the sheltered lagoon of Lopez Mateos is an ideal location for our Pacific based whale camp. “Friendly interactions” initiated by the whales themselves are a fairly common occurrence here. For more information on our camp locations, please read our itinerary
In the ruggedly beautiful Espiritu Santos Island in the Sea of Cortez we will kayak, snorkel, fish, hike and relax from our dramatically scenic beach camp. At both sites, we have the comfort and ease of boat supported camps.
All activities are optional. We typically cover 2-4 miles when kayaking in the Sea of Cortez or Magdalena Bay.
Finally, to complete our Ultimate Baja Adventure, we have built in a lay over day in La Paz with the hopes of offering an optional snorkeling tour among the planet’s largest fish, the whale shark.
Our group is limited to 14 people so please reserve your spot by contacting Kim Powell by email at bluewaterventuressc@gmail.com then send a $200 deposit to: Blue Water Ventures, 220 Kenneth Street, Santa Cruz, CA. 95060. You may also make a bank transfer via Zelle or by credit card on Pay Pal. For instructions, please visit our Payment Center.
In order to participate in this program, you should consider yourself a moderately strong swimmer, relatively fit and comfortable swimming in open water. Sometimes we will enter the water from our support boat which will require the ability to climb back up the boat ladder using your arms and upper body for strength.
Excellent viewing of sea lions and other offshore fauna can be made from our support boat if you are unsure about in water encounters.
Boat rides may be bumpy and jarring with the prevailing winds across the Baja Peninsula. Please review Medical Requirements and other important trip details at: More Info before you decide to join our adventure.
Our Baja program takes us into a remote area of the world where a medical evacuation could be extremely costly. All costs for evacuations and/or medical treatments are the responsibility of each participant, a cost that travel protection should cover. Please review our cancellation policy and travel insurance options at: Travel Protection Be sure to travel with a credit card in the event that payments are required for an evacuation or medical treatment. We strongly recommend trip insurance for the full value of the trip which is an affordable way to protect your investment.
Payment schedule, cancellation policy and trip insurance may be reviewed at Deposits.
Before sending a deposit or making airline reservations, please email your interest and check trip status.
February 13th-24th, 2027
12-14 guest: $3695 9-11 guest: $3995
Includes:
5 nights of lodging, all restaurant meals, 6 nights of luxury camping with all meals, spacious walk in style tents, all planned activities, whale watching excursions, naturalist-led snorkeling and kayaking trips, natural history lectures, entrance fees, permits, and kayak instructional clinics.
The price does not include airfare, airport shuttles on Day 12 to San Jose Del Cabo Airport, travel insurance, phone calls, unscheduled boat excursions, activities not described in the itinerary, personal liquor, personal equipment (sleeping bag, snorkel gear or wetsuit), airport departure taxes if any. An optional whale shark snorkeling tour is $150, weather permitting.
In previous years we have suggested a per person gratuity that was shared among our Mexican guides, boat captains, cooks and hotel staff. However in 2027, the tip has been factored into the total trip cost listed above.
FLIGHT INFORMATION can be reviewed here: Getting to Baja
A complete package of information, most of which can be found on the website, will be sent to you before our trip departure. Please give me a call or send me an email if I can be of any other assistance.
May the Whales and Wild-Life be with us!
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