Baja - Day Tours
Baja Desert Culture & History: San Javier Mission (Loreto)
Experience the Baja that few visitors see. Get a closer look at Baja's history and culture. Loreto was the first settlement by the Spanish in all of California, and from here, small missions were created along the entire peninsula. You will travel to the historic San Javier Mission that stands in its original form since 1744. Upon arrival, you'll enjoy a tour of the mision and an introduction to life in this small village by a local guide. San Javier only recently got electricity! You will also visit a local farm and learn to make tortillas by hand after a walk through the orchards and a warm lunch.
Blue Whale/Fin Whale Corridor (Loreto)
Join us for a fun, thrill-of-a-lifetime day tour in the Sea of Cortez looking for blue and fin whales that cruise the waters of Loreto Bay National Marine Park/UNESCO World Heritage site. Blue whales are the largest animal to ever inhabit the earth, with a body mass equal to 24 elephants and a mouth that could swallow a railroad box car. While blue whale sightings are not guaranteed, this is one of the few places on Earth to see these deep-ocean creatures with regularity. The islands off Loreto are often referred to as the “blue whale corridor.” Fin whales, the second largest whales, are even more common and equally breathtaking. Maximum 6 passengers per boat.
Skiff & Snorkel Tour Isla Coronado (Loreto)
Isla Coronado (Coronado Island) is a hat-shaped cinder-cone island off the coast of Loreto. The island features white sand beaches, sea lion colonies, and fantastic snorkeling. Spend the day snorkeling with colorful fish, enjoying a picnic lunch on the beach, and taking a nature hike with your bilingual guide. This is a perfect way to see the third island in the Loreto Bay National Marine Park, or as a Sea of Cortez extension from your whale camp tour. Maximum 6 passengers per boat.
Gray Whale Watching Tour (Loreto)
Extend your multi-day trip with a visit to Magdalena Bay on the Pacific Coast of the Baja Peninsula! These are the calving grounds of the gray whale. Here in the shallow waters of the bay, gray whales are becoming world famous for their "friendly" behavior toward whale watchers. The whales will often bring their calves right up to look back at you! This is one of the world's closest whale encounters.
Whale Shark Snorkeling Tour (La Paz)
Spend an extra day in Mexico snorkeling with whale sharks in the shallow bay of La Paz. Take a skiff out and enjoy the sunny skies of La Paz while searching for whale sharks, dolphins & watching the birds fly over. Once a whale shark is found, hop into the water with your whale shark specialist and follow the whale shark as it snacks on plankton. These juvenile whale sharks that roam the La Paz waters can vary in size, and tend to move fairly slowly as they eat. This is also a perfect way to see the waters around La Paz, as well as Espiritu Santo in the distance. A local whale shark specialist accompanies you on your swim. We partner with local conservation biologist and Director of Whale Shark México, Dení Ramírez Macías. In addition to their other conservation efforts, Macías and Whale Shark México have worked with tourist companies to promote sustainable marine-based tourist activities. Their efforts and passion for whale sharks are obvious as they work to make your time swimming in La Paz educative, meaningful, and memorable. Maximum 8 passengers per boat.
*Day tours must be reserved in advance through our reservation office. Full payment is required by credit card to reserve your spaces. Payments are non-refundable unless we cancel your trip for weather or other reasons. In this case, we will offer you a full refund or move your trip to another date.
