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Thank you for your interest. Here are some details, dates and prices so
you can decide which trip is the best for you. Then you can explore the
itinerary that maps out your specific Baja adventure. All trips include
Marine Biologists, experienced guides, transportation, meals, and lodging.
We will have at least 2 trips out into the Lagoon for Whale Watching.
Trans-Peninsular Tour I
San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Dates: March 22 - March 26
Cost: $850 USD
ITINERARY I
Saturday March 22:
6:00 am Group will meet on Shelter Island in San Diego across from
Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn to pack vans. Accommodations and parking
are available at this location. Two 15-passenger vans will take us
South to explore the Trans Peninsular Highway of Baja California.
Our scenic coastal drive will take us through Ensenada and San
Quintin where we can stretch our legs and eat delicious fish tacos.
The highway will take us across the peninsula through the
picturesque high desert, where we will pass amazing volcanic rock
outcroppings and view the desert in bloom. In just a quick walk up a
sandy arroyo, we can see cave paintings. We arrive that evening in
the charming village of San Ignacio. This palm-filled oasis is
centered around a 17th century mission that towers over the plaza.
Tour the mission and cave art museum before we dine at Rene’s
restaurant on your favorite home cooked Mexican meal. Settle into
your comfortable accommodations at the Casa Leree, a blue colonial adobe near the plaza.
Sunday March 23:
We will rise early for a hot breakfast before a short drive to
Laguna San Ignacio for a morning of Gray Whale interactions that you
will not soon forget. Antonio’s Ecotours will take us out in one of
their durable pangas for an exciting boat ride through the
productive lagoon where we will see many species of birds, dolphins
and gray whales spouting and spy-hopping in the distance. Upon
reaching the gray whale observation channel, you will come face to
face with mother gray whales and their curious calves for up-close
interactions that will plaster a smile on your face and leave a
photographic imprint in your mind. We will later return to base
camp to unpack and talk over the day’s adventures. The afternoon
will be free to explore the lagoon where you can snorkel, kayak,
fish or watch the abundant bird life before settling in for a
delicious Mexican family-style meal served by Antonio’s wife Yaqui.
She usually makes chicken, beef or fish burritos with homemade
tortillas and beans (Vegetarian options by request).
Monday March 24:
Breakfast and coffee before loading into the pangas for another
exciting excursion to the gray whale observation area to assure
yourself that yesterday’s experience was not a dream but one of
nature’s greatest realities. You will observe the unique behaviors
of these friendly giants that cannot be experienced anywhere else in
the world. This is the time of year the males have headed north and
the females and their calves are still around. We have had some
amazing experiences with these sociable whales in the past. Be
ready to get wet either from the spray of the waves or from the
spout of a whale’s blowhole!
We will return to base camp for lunch and another afternoon of open
activities around the lagoon.
Snorkel in the shallows of the lagoon or explore the bird life of
the mangrove forest to work up an appetite for another amazing
home-cooked meal around the dinner table while sharing more of your
adventures and photos from the day. Schedule is subject to change
due to winds and weather in the lagoon.
Tuesday March 25:
Early breakfast and coffee prior to packing up the vans for a
journey across the peninsula to the Sea of Cortez. We will arrive
at the Vermillion Sea Field Station in Bahia de Los Angeles by noon
where we can settle in for a quick lunch before exploring the clear
and productive life in the Sea of Cortez. There will also be time
to check out the town, visit the museum, or hike up the hillside for
a view of the bay. Choose from one of our favorite restaurants in
town or stick around the field station for a burrito with your
guides. We will set up comfortable cots to sleep out under the
brilliant stars of Baja and dream of all the adventures of the week.
Wednesday March 26:
Eat breakfast and take one last morning plunge into the Sea of
Cortez before packing up the vans for the trip back to San Diego,
stopping for lunch along the way. We will cross the border by 7 pm
and get you back to you vehicles on Shelter Island.
What to
Bring:
» Baja Tours Registration & Health form
» Liability form
- Baja Tour Adventures
***Passport or
certified copy of birth certificate
***$22 for tourist
visa
| Sleeping Bag or
Blankets |
Sunscreen and Hat |
| Pillow |
Water Bottles |
| Warm Fleece
Jacket |
Bathing Suit |
| Raincoat or
Waterproof Windbreaker |
Towel |
| Sturdy Sandals (Tevas,
Chacos, any water shoes) |
Toothbrush/Toothpaste |
| 2 T-Shirts |
2 Pair of Shorts |
| 2 Long sleeve
Shirts |
2 Pair of Pants |
| Snacks or other food
items for the van ride |
Flashlight or lantern |
| Walkman, iPod…
Entertainment for the drive |
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Please pack light
in a carry-on size duffel bag preferably.
Everything is
provided for you; Marine Biologists, experienced drivers and guides,
accommodations, food, boat trips to the Whale Observation Area.
Bring some extra
money for shopping, dinner on the last night, and if time and
conditions allow, you could take an additional trip out to see the
Gray Whales. If you have your own snorkeling equipment, bring it.
If you would like
to snorkel, let us know so we can get you the gear.
It does get cold at
night, so dress appropriately. Make sure you have warm blankets or
sleeping bags.
It is important to
be responsible for your own wellness. Please make sure that you are
well hydrated. We will bring plenty of filtered water.
We plan to provide
you with an incredible experience to the best of our abilities.
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If you need
accommodations the night before, there are plenty of options in the area
Humphrey’s Half Moon Bay
http://halfmooninn.reachlocal.net/
2303 Shelter Island Drive Phone: 619-202-4373 Toll free 877-740-7134
Bay Club Hotel and
Marina http://www.bayclubhotel.com
2131 Shelter Island Drive Phone:800-672-0800
Vagabond Inn
http://www.vagabondinn.com/propdesc_303.html?propID=303
1325 Scott St Phone: 619-224-3371 800-522-1555
Ramada Limited
http://www.ramadasandiegoairport.com/
1403 Roscrans Phone:619-225-9461
Quality Inn Airport
http://www.choicehotels.com
2901 Nimitiz Blvd Phone:(619)
224-3655
Howard Johnson at San
Diego Sea World
http://www.howardjohnsonsandiego.com/
3330 Roscrans Phone:
800-742-4627
00-742-4627
Super 8
http://www.super8motelsandiego.com/
3275 Roscrans Phone:800-800-8000
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