8 Day Blue Whale and Gray Whale Trip


Trip Overview

The trips are designed with three variations and all include 3 nights in Loreto and 4 days and nights at San Ignacio ...

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La Misión Hotel

Welcome to Loreto, Baja, Mexico. The hotel offers views of the Sea of Cortez and is only a few feet from the waterfront ...

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Cabins

Campo Cortez is a unique off-the-grid solar Ecolodge, offering 15 solar electric cabins that provide breathtaking views ...

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The Ecolodge

Campo Cortez Ecolodge offers modern amenities that are clean, comfortable, and have a low impact on the environment ....

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Dates, Fees, Booking

Availability is on a limited basis. Please make your reservations well in advance to secure your space at the Ecolodge ...

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Up Close Whale Watching in Baja, Mexico

Experience Unforgettable Gray Whale Watching in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Mexico.

Embark on a remarkable adventure with our 8-day Big Whale Trip, offering an unparalleled whale watching experience in the breathtaking landscapes of Baja, Mexico. Our journey takes you to two extraordinary destinations: the charming town of Loreto on the Sea of Cortez and the renowned Gray Whale Sanctuary at San Ignacio Lagoon along the Pacific coastline.

During this immersive 8-day expedition, you'll enjoy the luxury of a seaside ocean-view resort hotel on the Sea of Cortez, where we spend three nights and two days with sea safaris and opportunities to observe majestic whales and explore the local islands. Loreto boasts an abundance of marine mammal and bird wildlife, including Blue Whales, Humpbacks, Sperm Whales, Orcas, and playful dolphins, among others. The Sea of Cortez is globally recognized as one of the most biodiverse marine habitats, making it an ideal destination for an extraordinary whale watching experience.

We also venture to the Pacific coastline, home to the legendary San Ignacio Lagoon and its winter breeding grounds for Pacific Gray Whales. Nestled in our private Ecolodge "Campo Cortez," we immerse ourselves in four days and nights of unforgettable encounters with the famous "friendly Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon." These gentle giants approach our boats, inviting us to scratch, pet, and even sing to them and their adorable newborn calves. San Ignacio Lagoon is the exclusive site where this extraordinary interaction has become a regular phenomenon.

Join us on this unique journey to witness the wonders of whale watching in San Ignacio Lagoon and Loreto, Baja, Mexico. Book your adventure today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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We are consistently rated the #1 Travelers’ Choice on Trip Advisor year after year for one reason, our Staff and Owners - who are residents and locals to San Ignacio Lagoon. We are four generations of family living and working in the lagoon since the settlement of San Ignacio Lagoon. We take pride in our efforts at our Ecolodge to have a low-impact environmentally and the responsibility that we carry as Ambassadors to the lagoon and its many wildlife residents.