Trip Overview
The trips are designed with three variations and all include 3 nights in Loreto and 4 days and nights at San Ignacio ...
La Misión Hotel
Welcome to Loreto, Baja, Mexico. The hotel offers views of the Sea of Cortez and is only a few feet from ...
Cabins
Campo Cortez is a unique off-the-grid solar Ecolodge, offering 15 solar electric cabins that provide ...
The Ecolodge
Campo Cortez Ecolodge offers modern amenities that are clean, comfortable, and have a low impact on the ....
Dates, Fees, Booking
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8 Day Big Whale Trip Quick Description and Benefits
San Ignacio Lagoon to the Sea of Cortez
8 Day Big Whale Expeditions (BW1-BW3): Our BIG WHALE TRIP is the best of both coasts: Friendly Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon, and Sea of Cortez sea safaris with the chance to see Blue Whales and Humpbacks and a variety of other marine mammals. You have the benefit of a full four nights at Campo Cortez at San Ignacio Lagoon amongst Gray Whales and their calves and then another two days of sea safaris with whale watching and island excursions in the Loreto National Marine Park where Blue Whales, Humpbacks, Dolphins and other marine life and many sea birds like blue-footed boobies are a highlight. Enjoy Luxury accommodations with ocean views in the historic district of Loreto.
Benefits of this trip: Probably our most rewarding trip. Not only do you spend a full four nights and three full days at Laguna San Ignacio, but you also spend three nights and two full days in Loreto with 2 Sea Safaris in the Sea of Cortez in the Loreto National Marine Park. Additionally, you can easily extend your stay to take advantage of more fun, relaxation, and adventure in the small town of Loreto.
| Tour | Dates | Days | Status | Overview & Transportation | Whale Watches | Trip Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW1 | Feb 13 – 20 | Fri – Fri | Booking | Deluxe Big Whale Trip 1 Booking Link BEGINS IN LORETO, BAJA SUR, MX. ENDS IN SAN DIEGO, CA USA 3 NIGHTS in Loreto & Sea of Cortez Scenic Road trip to San Ignacio Lagoon 4 NIGHTS at Campo Cortez Ecolodge Private Charter flight & return to San Diego | 6 WW in San Ignacio Lagoon and 2 sea safaris in Loreto | $5,500 |
| BW2 | Mar 16 – 23 | Mon – Mon | Booking | Premium Big Whale Trip 2 Booking Link BEGINS IN SAN DIEGO, CA USA ENDS IN LORETO, BAJA SUR, MX. Private flight from San Diego to Lagoon 4 NIGHTS at Campo Cortez Ecolodge Private Charter Flight to Loreto 3 NIGHTS in Loreto at Luxury Hotel | 6 WW in San Ignacio Lagoon and 2 sea safaris in Loreto | $5,750 |
| BW3 | Mar 17 – 25 | Tue – Wed | FULL | Big Whale Trip 3 BEGINS & ENDS IN LORETO, BAJA SUR, MX. 3 NIGHTS in Loreto at Luxury Hotel Private flight to San Ignacio Lagoon 4 NIGHTS at Campo Cortez Ecolodge Scenic Road trip to Loreto & Luxury Hotel Overnight on the Sea of Cortez | 7 WW in San Ignacio Lagoon and 2 sea safaris in Loreto | $5,500 |
| Deposit and Additional Fees for 8 Day Big Whale Trip: | |
|---|---|
| Single Fees: | $850.00 USD |
| Biosphere Fee: | $90.00 USD |
| Loreto Park Fee: | $30.00 USD |
| Airport fees and CBX: | $210.00 USD (For BW1 and BW2 only) |
| Airport fees and CBX: | $115.00 USD (For BW3 only) |
| Deposit: | $1000.00 USD per guest |
Trip Highlights:
- 4 days and nights at Campo Cortez Ecolodge
- Full days whale watching at San Ignacio Lagoon
- 3 days and nights in Loreto, Baja in luxury Ocean-view hotel
- 2 sea safaris with whale watching and island hopping on the Sea of Cortez
- Guide-led activities at Campo Cortez Ecolodge
- Nightly presentations while at Campo Cortez Ecolodge
- Daily happy hour and drinks at Campo Cortez Ecolodge
- Beer, Soda, Margaritas all-inclusive at Campo Cortez Ecolodge
- All meals and snacks included at Campo Cortez Ecolodge
- Deluxe Breakfast daily in Loreto
- Hiking, birding, tide pooling at Campo Cortez Ecolodge
- Cabins with electricity and comfortable beds
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.