Sea Kayaking Adventures and Expeditions with Gray Whales in Mexico with Hidden Trails.

Sea Kayaking - Baja, Mexico Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay Whale Watching Base Camp
Magdalena Bay is a series of lagoons sheltered from the Pacific Ocean by low barrier islands and is the winter breeding grounds of the California Gray Whale. The whales travel 5,000 miles from their Arctic feeding grounds to mate and bear their young in these protected waters. You can experience the whales and their newly-born calves surfacing just a few feet away from a motorized skiff, and if you're lucky, reach out and caress this extraordinary mammal. We offer three different itineraries for you to observe gray whales and discover Magdalena Bay's diverse, fascinating ecosystem of windswept sand dunes, vibrant desert flora and mangrove-lined estuaries. All three itineraries offer guaranteed whale sightings. Our five-day Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay whale watching tour includes three days at a safari-style base camp situated on a secluded beach at the center of whale activity. It is the perfect place to see the gray whales as they breach and spy-hop right in front of our camp! The area around our camp boasts the highest concentration of whales in Baja. Each day motorized stiffs take you out to the deeper waters of the bay, where "friendlies" swim up and nudge the hulls. On shore your guides will take you hiking, birding and beachcombing. The camp provides all the gear and amenities you need for a comfortable wilderness experience. Your guides point out wildlife and prepare all meals. Ideal for families with children ages 8-18 and those wishing a shorter, more focused experience with whales. ZZ-SK-H21 Rates includes three days whale watching by motorized stiff, airport transfers, two nights' hotel, all camping gear, meals and guides. Meet in Loreto. Days include arrival and departure days. Suitable for families with younger children. Guaranteed whale sightings. 5 days/ 4 nights $ 895 6 days/ 5 nights $1,095 2009 Dates - 5 days: Jan 27-Feb 1, 2009 Jan 30-Feb 3, 2009 Feb 1-5, 2009 Feb 6-10, 2009 Feb 8-12, 2009 Feb 13-17, 2009 Feb 15-19, 2009 Feb 20-24, 2009 Feb 22-26, 2009 Feb 27-Mar 3, 2009 Mar 1-5, 2009 Mar 6-10, 2009 Mar 8-12, 2009 Mar 13-17, 2009 Mar 15-29, 2009 Mar 20-24, 2009 2009 Dates - 6 days: Jan 27-Feb 1, 2009 Feb 3-8, 2009 Feb 10-15, 2009 Feb 17-22, 2009 Feb 24-Mar 1, 2009 Mar 3-8, 2009 Mar 10-15, 2009 Mar 17-22, 2009 Meeting: Loreto Airport: Loreto Transfer: included Note: Price does not include a $15 Park Use Fee. Deposit $400 per person	see Slide Show
Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Loreto airport. Meet our ground service and transfer to your hotel. Check into pre-assigned rooms (included in trip cost). Pre-trip meeting at the hotel later in evening. Day 2: Meet 8 AM in hotel, van transportation 2 hours to Magdalena Bay. From there we'll take a short boat ride across the bay to our base camp on a sandy barrier island located at the heart of whale watching activity. After settling in, we'll go whale watching for several hours in a skiff. Days 3-4: Your days are filled with whale watching, hiking along the sand dunes and beachcombing the Pacific beaches. In the mornings we will take a motorized skiff into the bay for close encounters with gray whales and kayaking in the afternoons. Day 5: Several motorized skiffs will meet us at camp for 2 hours of whale watching in Boca Soledad before returning to Puerto Lopez Mateos and van ride to Loreto. Evening at hotel. Farewell dinner with guides. Day 6: On your own for transportation to the airport for your flight to Los Angeles and connecting flights homeward.

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